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as in banners
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 signals
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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as in droops
to be limp from lack of water or vigor
flowers flagging in the summer heat
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as in fades
to lose bodily strength or vigor
we flagged as we neared the end of the long mountain trail
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as in waves
to direct or notify by a movement or gesture
flagged the cars into the other parking lot
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Recent Examples of flags
Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol, flags and signs.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Indeed, by ending with a celebration of the flags of the Americas, Bad Bunny reminded us that America is more than the sum of its parts.
—Ediberto Roman, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
However, claiming a loss every single year can raise some flags around the legitimacy of your business.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
And it was covered with USA flags.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Later, people placed crosses, stuffed animals, American flags and images of Pretti.
—Jack Brook, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny wrapped up the show with a display of Latin American and Caribbean flags while singing a plena song with African rhythms used for both protest and celebration.
—Lara N. Dotson-Renta, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
The flags are just one example of how much character lies within each corner of the city, from the water towers of Mount Airy to the riverside views of Downtown.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Feb. 2026
Peter Sadera, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
The system software flags violators.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
To slow those losses, Happy Returns, which specializes in boxless in-store returns for online purchases, is testing a new artificial intelligence tool that flags fraudulent returns before refunds go out.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
If the inspector flags any of these concerns, consider ordering a separate mold assessment from a qualified specialist.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
When an agent flags an issue, the chain of reasoning is visible.
—Norbert Jung, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
In September, officials blamed ICEBlock, an app that flags sightings of immigration officers, for playing a role in a shooting that killed one detainee and injured two others at a Dallas ICE facility.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
Finally, Keatley flags something else to consider.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 7 Nov. 2025
Cochrane, who also had an interception from his linebacker position in the game, has accumulated three special teams flags this season.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
After the rain-sleet mix, these elite, professional drivers crashed and brought out yellow flags 10 times.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol, flags and signs.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Indeed, by ending with a celebration of the flags of the Americas, Bad Bunny reminded us that America is more than the sum of its parts.
—Ediberto Roman, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
However, claiming a loss every single year can raise some flags around the legitimacy of your business.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
And it was covered with USA flags.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Later, people placed crosses, stuffed animals, American flags and images of Pretti.
—Jack Brook, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny wrapped up the show with a display of Latin American and Caribbean flags while singing a plena song with African rhythms used for both protest and celebration.
—Lara N. Dotson-Renta, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
The flags are just one example of how much character lies within each corner of the city, from the water towers of Mount Airy to the riverside views of Downtown.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
If the audit flags an inconsistency, the refund is withheld.
—Peter Sadera, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
The system software flags violators.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
To slow those losses, Happy Returns, which specializes in boxless in-store returns for online purchases, is testing a new artificial intelligence tool that flags fraudulent returns before refunds go out.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
If the inspector flags any of these concerns, consider ordering a separate mold assessment from a qualified specialist.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
When an agent flags an issue, the chain of reasoning is visible.
—Norbert Jung, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
In September, officials blamed ICEBlock, an app that flags sightings of immigration officers, for playing a role in a shooting that killed one detainee and injured two others at a Dallas ICE facility.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
Finally, Keatley flags something else to consider.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 7 Nov. 2025
Cochrane, who also had an interception from his linebacker position in the game, has accumulated three special teams flags this season.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flags
Noun
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But one of the bills could also prevent local governments from flying banners celebrating things like 4-H or high school graduates.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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On great banners overhead, the Jaguars' lank-haired quarterback, Trevor Lawrence, looks on impassively, his vibe somewhere between ’90s skate slacker and chisel-jawed jock.—
Toby Skinner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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By tracking how those signals curved through Jupiter’s atmosphere, the team created detailed maps of temperature and density across the planet.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Analysts cautioned that markets may be over-interpreting diplomatic signals that could quickly reverse.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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True to her signature flair for whimsy, Samuel brought in lots of playful elements featuring warm colors, bright patterns, and contemporary silhouettes.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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Gap CashSoft Oversized Chunky Cardigan My daughters also loved this soft, chunky cardigan from Gap, available in multiple colors.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
13 Feb. 2026
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Wadstrom filled its interior with colorful pillows and draped the entrance with a string of bright pennants.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Getty Images The Atlanta Braves have won a pair of World Series championships and plenty of National League pennants since relocating to their home city in Georgia.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Flags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flags. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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