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as in banner
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling
the flags of both countries were prominently displayed at the treaty signing
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as in to fade
to lose bodily strength or vigor
we flagged as we neared the end of the long mountain trail
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Recent Examples of flag
Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
With folk dances and white and blue flags, the crowning of the new queen was a celebration for Nicaraguans residing in Miami.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Ugarte then threads the ball to Amad, who misses the target, but is flagged offside anyway.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
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Noun
After the opening kickoff against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, a flag was thrown by the officials and Eagles star lineman Jalen Carter was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct – just six seconds into the new season – much to the bemusement of many in attendance at Lincoln Financial Field.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
With folk dances and white and blue flags, the crowning of the new queen was a celebration for Nicaraguans residing in Miami.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Issues that once caused weeks of delay are now flagged instantly.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Ugarte then threads the ball to Amad, who misses the target, but is flagged offside anyway.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flag
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The project was also an effective banner for the Nongame Wildlife Fund, which has since raised more than $13 million.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Looking to begin their title defense, the Eagles are already closing the door on last year’s success and won’t watch their newest banner be hung.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Sep. 2025
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These aren’t transactional breadcrumbs—they’re predictive signals that illuminate what’s next.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The fibers can also carry more than 1,000 times the power of conventional versions and transmit signals across a broader range of wavelengths.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Four years later, he was commissioned as an ensign and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
9 Aug. 2025
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Worse still, scans show portions of Gamble’s brain have died, which sends the ensign into a panic.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
7 Aug. 2025
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Plus, the women’s version is on sale in select colors as well.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Nearly 3,000 Amazon shoppers gave the candle trio a five-star rating for their adjustable brightness, realistic flickering features, and neutral colors.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Johnson played from 1965-78 and was the second baseman for Baltimore teams that won four pennants and two world championships.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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His Rangers won the World Series only two years ago, defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks in five games, his fourth title with two teams plus a National League pennant with another.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Flag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flag. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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