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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
Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 15 June 2026
At the airport entrance, around 20 fans waved flags as the team arrived.
—Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Perhaps the Palestinian flags melted his anti-Israel heart.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
Larger flags, banners, posters or instruments must be approved in advance.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
Smiling citizens and permanent residents wave American flags proudly holding up their documents, thanking Leal for his services.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Materials move through multiple states before the flags are finally sewn in South Carolina.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 14 June 2026
Thousands of people stood packed onto the sidewalks of West Division Street Saturday afternoon, draped in Puerto Rican flags, vying to catch a glimpse of the 48th Annual Puerto Rican People’s Parade, part of the Fiestas Patronales Puertorriqueñas.
—Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Kansas Citians brought out their rainbow flags, makeup, outfits and other swag en masse this weekend for Pride in the 51st year of the beloved festival celebrating the LGBTQ community in Kansas City.
—Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026
Eric Henderson, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The terrain is difficult — AllTrails flags it as a destination for experienced, intensive hikers only.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The triglyceride-to-HDL cholesterol (TG/HDL-C) ratio is a simple, widely available screening marker that flags people who may have insulin resistance.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
The company also flags baseline cardiac disease, abnormal ECG, arrhythmia, prior cervical vagotomy, abnormal cervical anatomy, brain tumor or aneurysm history, head trauma, syncope, seizures and nickel allergy as unevaluated risks.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
At production scale, with thousands of concurrent users, the cost multiplier can reach 100x compared to a single API call—a reality the FinOps Foundation now flags as one of the fastest-growing sources of AI budget overrun.
—Satyabrat Chowdhury, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In the case of Alongside, the bot is plugged into the school support system, which flags if anything concerning takes place.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 28 May 2026
The report flags a video from the progressive nonprofit More Perfect Union on the destructive effects of a data center to nearby residents in Georgia.
—Daniel Boguslaw, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
This process flags up under-performing functions from posture and heart health to fat-burning efficiency and cognition levels.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Noun
Nichols organized a day where 26 volunteers came together to replace American tattered and torn flags with brand new ones, including David and Sue Hornbrook's torn flag.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 15 June 2026
At the airport entrance, around 20 fans waved flags as the team arrived.
—Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Perhaps the Palestinian flags melted his anti-Israel heart.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
Larger flags, banners, posters or instruments must be approved in advance.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
Smiling citizens and permanent residents wave American flags proudly holding up their documents, thanking Leal for his services.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Materials move through multiple states before the flags are finally sewn in South Carolina.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 14 June 2026
Thousands of people stood packed onto the sidewalks of West Division Street Saturday afternoon, draped in Puerto Rican flags, vying to catch a glimpse of the 48th Annual Puerto Rican People’s Parade, part of the Fiestas Patronales Puertorriqueñas.
—Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Kansas Citians brought out their rainbow flags, makeup, outfits and other swag en masse this weekend for Pride in the 51st year of the beloved festival celebrating the LGBTQ community in Kansas City.
—Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026
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The report estimates roughly $300 million in meal program fraud and also flags potentially $9 billion more in questionable Medicaid payments.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The terrain is difficult — AllTrails flags it as a destination for experienced, intensive hikers only.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The triglyceride-to-HDL cholesterol (TG/HDL-C) ratio is a simple, widely available screening marker that flags people who may have insulin resistance.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
The company also flags baseline cardiac disease, abnormal ECG, arrhythmia, prior cervical vagotomy, abnormal cervical anatomy, brain tumor or aneurysm history, head trauma, syncope, seizures and nickel allergy as unevaluated risks.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
At production scale, with thousands of concurrent users, the cost multiplier can reach 100x compared to a single API call—a reality the FinOps Foundation now flags as one of the fastest-growing sources of AI budget overrun.
—Satyabrat Chowdhury, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In the case of Alongside, the bot is plugged into the school support system, which flags if anything concerning takes place.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 28 May 2026
The report flags a video from the progressive nonprofit More Perfect Union on the destructive effects of a data center to nearby residents in Georgia.
—Daniel Boguslaw, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
This process flags up under-performing functions from posture and heart health to fat-burning efficiency and cognition levels.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flags
Noun
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In Beirut, cars were draped in banners of Moroccan red and green, while in Algiers horns honked in jubilation.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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Protesters gather with banners and placards outside the offices of Google Deepmind at a protest organized by PauseAI UK and other groups concerned in controlling the development of advanced Artificial Intelligence systems, in London on February 28, 2026.—
Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Noun
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That generational drop-off signals a clear and urgent problem.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Persistent low energy, irritability, brain fog and apathy toward daily life are the clearest signals that a structured wellness experience could help.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Too thick of a mascara coat, and suddenly my gaze droops.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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The cream should hold a soft, semi-sturdy peak that gently droops at the tip without collapsing entirely.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Whether a play endures or fades is fickle.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 June 2026
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Mattus notes that asters are a smart investment for September and October color when the rest of the garden fades.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said tsunami waves up to 10 feet were possible on some coasts of the Philippines.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Reid waves a paperback around before tossing it behind his back.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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In 2021, the Giants became the first team to incorporate Pride colors into their on-field uniform for their Pride game.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Fox’s studio coverage will also be in HDR for the first time, bringing a wider range of colors.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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After that meeting, Ball and Michelotti became lasting friends; her photograph still hangs above the bar.—
David Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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This cloud hangs over everything.—
Zulekha Nathoo,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Breakage occurs when damage to the hair shaft weakens it, causing strands to snap off.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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Technology was partly to blame for creating an environment which magnifies prejudices and weakens critical thinking, Leo said.—
Joshua McElwee,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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“Flags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flags. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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