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as in weary
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as in exhaustion
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as in drooping
to be limp from lack of water or vigor
flowers flagging in the summer heat
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as in weakening
to lose bodily strength or vigor
we flagged as we neared the end of the long mountain trail
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as in waving
to direct or notify by a movement or gesture
flagged the cars into the other parking lot
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Recent Examples of flagging
Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
China's rollout of measures to boost its flagging birth rate remains patchy and inconsistent, a team of researchers has found.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
But among the favorite cyclical sectors entering the year, only industrials have truly continued to lead, with financials and consumer discretionary flagging.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Industrials was the worst performing S & P 500 sector in the session, with Barclays industrial analyst Julian Mitchell flagging that recent changes in Section 232 metal tariffs might have a larger impact on the group than what investors are ready for.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Trump has also enlisted the help of Vice President JD Vance, who visited Pennsylvania at the end of 2025, as the administration seeks to bolster its flagging economic favorability ahead of the midterms.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
China's rollout of measures to boost its flagging birth rate remains patchy and inconsistent, a team of researchers has found.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Noun
And how some close to him bristled when asked questions about his authoritarian streak and his departure from organizing, distractions that left the union’s power flagging.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
But among the favorite cyclical sectors entering the year, only industrials have truly continued to lead, with financials and consumer discretionary flagging.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
Swift responds politely but cautiously, asking questions about how she is portrayed and flagging moments where the framing might shape readers’ interpretation of her intentions.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Industrials was the worst performing S & P 500 sector in the session, with Barclays industrial analyst Julian Mitchell flagging that recent changes in Section 232 metal tariffs might have a larger impact on the group than what investors are ready for.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flagging
Adjective
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Shortly after the full-time whistle blew on Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat at Manchester City, a weary team trudged over to the corner of the ground occupied by the travelling fans.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The storm-weary central US will finally get a breather starting Sunday as a welcome change in weather pattern ushers in cooler temperatures.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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When John begins spitting out his food, his mother, Heather (Shirley Henderson), worn down by exhaustion and anger, banishes him from the dinner table—the first in an unceasing series of maternal rejections.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Sepideh Moafi is incredible in this scene, perfectly hitting every note of the anger, fear, and exhaustion Al-Hashimi is feeling.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Keep an eye out for wilting leaves, and check the soil for dryness.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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The first sign your peace lily is thirsty will be yellowing and wilting leaves.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Right whales, with their characteristic drooping dorsal fin, are most often seen along the Eastern Seaboard, but over the past few years two of them were spotted in the Gulf, one with a calf.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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If the plant’s leaves start turning yellow, drooping, or curling, that is an indication of overwatering.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Increase heat to medium, add drained pasta; cook, stirring constantly, until a creamy sauce forms and clings to pasta, about 2 minutes.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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What starts as small talk always ends up in heated debates that leave me feeling drained and resentful.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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With the Bulls’ season limping toward a finish and the transfer portal opening tomorrow, Chapel Hill clearly didn’t want to wait.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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The chopper flew across New York harbor and landed at a Manhattan heliport, where Maduro, limping, was loaded into an armored vehicle.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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Households would receive a maximum credit of $5,000 per year until all funds are exhausted.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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If there is a post-Games deficit the city is responsible for the first $270 million after the $270 million LA28 contingency fund is exhausted.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Flagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flagging. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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