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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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as in weary
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as in exhaustion
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Recent Examples of flagging
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The president, for his part, isn’t backing down despite flagging consumer sentiment and consternation from economists.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 13 Aug. 2025
Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
TwelveLabs’ technology uniquely reduces that friction, surfacing the right scene faster, flagging potential issues earlier, and clearing the path so creators can focus more of their energy on emotion, framing, and story arcs.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
TwelveLabs’ technology uniquely reduces that friction, surfacing the right scene faster, flagging potential issues earlier, and clearing the path so creators can focus more of their energy on emotion, framing, and story arcs.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Filtering noise, flagging anomalies and fostering governance ensure outputs are fair, safe and aligned with business goals.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The president, for his part, isn’t backing down despite flagging consumer sentiment and consternation from economists.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The technology also generates specialty-specific summaries flagging critical issues for doctors ahead of patient visits.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
TwelveLabs’ technology uniquely reduces that friction, surfacing the right scene faster, flagging potential issues earlier, and clearing the path so creators can focus more of their energy on emotion, framing, and story arcs.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
The technology also generates specialty-specific summaries flagging critical issues for doctors ahead of patient visits.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
TwelveLabs’ technology uniquely reduces that friction, surfacing the right scene faster, flagging potential issues earlier, and clearing the path so creators can focus more of their energy on emotion, framing, and story arcs.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flagging
Adjective
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In a democracy that grows weary from tribal warfare, independence can be an act of public service and personal liberation.—
John H Bolthouse,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Now, supporters react with weary resignation.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tatar says these small but impactful changes compound over time, helping both workers and executives avoid the exhaustion and inefficiency that can come with new office mandates.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Not one time mentioning his exhaustion or lack of sleep going into a show day.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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If the Jays can take advantage of a tired Seattle squad in the first two games of this contest, their grip on the series could be hard to overcome.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
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Once off the field, Burrow was observed limping in the tunnel of the stadium with no shoe on his left foot.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
14 Sep. 2025
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While Belly writes thank-you cards for her bridal shower, Conrad enters the house limping.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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By daybreak, we were soaked, hungry, and exhausted.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
8 Oct. 2025
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Once the jaguar is secure on the floatation device, the rescue vessel carries the exhausted predator along the river — one of the largest tributaries of the Amazon — towards land.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even before this rash of injuries, their defense had shown major signs of regression, and a usually reliable offensive line has really struggled.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Volpe earned just $879,000 this season, so that increase would mark a raise of more than 400% despite his regressions on offense and defense.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In 2025, kids put their cards into clear resin or plastic containers to preserve and protect them from scratches or damaged corners.—
Mark Billingsley,
Sacbee.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The museum was heavily damaged following a bombing that occurred on May 14, 1943.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Flagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flagging. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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