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noun

Definition of flagnext
1
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 signal
an object intended to give public notice or warning road crews using handheld stop signs as flags at both ends of the highway construction zone

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verb (1)

1
as in to droop
to be limp from lack of water or vigor flowers flagging in the summer heat

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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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verb (2)

as in to motion
to direct or notify by a movement or gesture flagged the cars into the other parking lot

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Recent Examples of flag
Noun
Pricing Meta is clearly looking to plant its flag and capture as much of the consumer market as quickly as possible. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026 The welcome ceremony was also set to include a flyover by two B-1 bombers, flower presenters, platoons from each military service, and a presentation of the flags and anthems of both countries. — Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
The speed at which artificial intelligence can scan online information to flag inconsistencies or problematic claims presents another point of exposure. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 As deputies were on the way, they were flagged down by a man who said he had been shot at, according to the sheriff’s office. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flag
  1. banner
  2. signal
  3. droop
  4. fade
  5. motion
  6. ensign
  7. hang
  8. weaken
Noun
  • Edward Berger, the filmmaker behind All Quiet on the Western Front and Conclave, is producing via his Nine Hours banner with partner Luke Rivett.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Debnam spoke on what Whitner has taught Jordan Brand about having community and retail presence in multiple places, saying that The Whitaker Group shows up authentically across its banners.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of banner
Noun
  • The system could therefore separate where a biological signal is detected from where treatment is delivered.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • One of the novel’s sharpest scenes comes when Ellen calls and Ruby, hearing urgency in her voice, runs automatically through the house to find better signal.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of signal
Verb
  • One of the villain’s henchmen was a small, shaggy blue creature with a long drooping snout and a sour expression that lived in a cigar box.
    — Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Ensure Proper Care Lastly, Awot-Traut says ensuring proper care for your sunflower is essential to prevent drooping.
    — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of droop
Verb
  • The anger, the criticism, and the frustration of missing an opportunity have faded after a victory over the Giants.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Eleven Swiss cantons have introduced birth allowances over the years, and one study found that the payments increased fertility, mainly among lower-income immigrants, but the effect quickly faded.
    — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of fade
Verb
  • The 2022 ruling came after the defense motioned in 2020 to have Toshpuldzoda evaluated for mental health issues.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026
  • District 4 Councilwoman Renee Perkins Johnson motioned at the May 11 meeting to rescind support for the project’s funding agreement.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of motion
Noun
  • The young ensign who, after seven seasons, remained an Ensign, Harry Kim was kind of the dork of the show, which is saying something for Star Trek.
    — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026
  • The ensign is hoisted, the pennant is broken, the orders have been read, the first watch set.
    — Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Definition of ensign
Verb
  • Those tend to work for the incumbent because they're known and the challengers aren't, but the economic variables with Iran and gas prices are hanging there for the Republicans to hurt them.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • But please don’t expect everyone else to hang their heads in shame when looking at the heritage of this nation.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of hang
Verb
  • Higher borrowing costs can eventually weaken loan demand and increase stress among borrowers.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Recent polling supports the article’s claim that Latino support has weakened amid concerns about inflation, immigration enforcement, jobs and wages.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
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“Flag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flag. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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