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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
Alexandra Levy, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Major West Bank roads are lined with Israeli flags and slick new real estate billboards advertising affordable housing in settlements in Hebrew.
—Molly Hunter, NBC news, 2 May 2026
From a practical standpoint, outstate cities, towns and hamlets either could not or did not want to spend more taxpayer money on new flags and seals and new paint jobs for public equipment.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
The flags will be raised to full staff at sunrise on May 17, following the ceremonies, the governor’s office stated.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 2 May 2026
Outside the event at the Vancouver Convention Center there was a small group of protestors holding Iranian flags.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
On the floor, in front of the clock, lies a large, blue circular Kansas City 26 logo of a soccer field outlined by flags of the seven nations known to be either to playing in Kansas City or staying in Kansas City area as its base camp.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Original objects from the 19th century, including weapons, flags, official documents, paintings, and military uniforms, are on display.
—Christin Parcerisa Vigueras, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
The demonstrators also waved Iran and Palestine flags as the rain came down and dinner attendees walked into the hotel.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
In Chicago, the system flags invoices where a timekeeper was logged as working more than 10 hours a day.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
How to store silver bars Home safes are the most accessible way to store silver bars, but Berkel flags a key limitation.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
On the flip side, elevated AMH sometimes flags PCOS, since polycystic ovaries contain many small follicles producing more of the hormone.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
The car flags the fault with a red warning light and limits speed to 90 km/h (56 mph), giving the driver enough runway to reach safety.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
The utility said its billing system flags unusual consumption patterns and potential meter irregularities for review.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Rather than a static snapshot, Blueprints track live behavior, so if an AI system starts acting outside its intended purpose, the platform flags it.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
The system software flags violators.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
On election night, thousands celebrated in the streets, waving flags and blasting music written by Orbán’s outspoken critics.
—Alexandra Levy, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Major West Bank roads are lined with Israeli flags and slick new real estate billboards advertising affordable housing in settlements in Hebrew.
—Molly Hunter, NBC news, 2 May 2026
From a practical standpoint, outstate cities, towns and hamlets either could not or did not want to spend more taxpayer money on new flags and seals and new paint jobs for public equipment.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
The flags will be raised to full staff at sunrise on May 17, following the ceremonies, the governor’s office stated.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 2 May 2026
Outside the event at the Vancouver Convention Center there was a small group of protestors holding Iranian flags.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
On the floor, in front of the clock, lies a large, blue circular Kansas City 26 logo of a soccer field outlined by flags of the seven nations known to be either to playing in Kansas City or staying in Kansas City area as its base camp.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Original objects from the 19th century, including weapons, flags, official documents, paintings, and military uniforms, are on display.
—Christin Parcerisa Vigueras, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
The demonstrators also waved Iran and Palestine flags as the rain came down and dinner attendees walked into the hotel.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
The system then scans YouTube and flags potential replicas for that celebrity’s team to review.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
In Chicago, the system flags invoices where a timekeeper was logged as working more than 10 hours a day.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
How to store silver bars Home safes are the most accessible way to store silver bars, but Berkel flags a key limitation.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
On the flip side, elevated AMH sometimes flags PCOS, since polycystic ovaries contain many small follicles producing more of the hormone.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
The car flags the fault with a red warning light and limits speed to 90 km/h (56 mph), giving the driver enough runway to reach safety.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
The utility said its billing system flags unusual consumption patterns and potential meter irregularities for review.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Rather than a static snapshot, Blueprints track live behavior, so if an AI system starts acting outside its intended purpose, the platform flags it.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
The system software flags violators.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flags
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The Ridge Historic District, known for its many historic homes, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with 61 new banners commemorating its place in history, as well as some festivities.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Overstreet said most of the banners were put in place at night over two weeks starting in mid-April, and including last week.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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Fiber-optic drones are not piloted via, for example, GPS signals or radio control.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The two resulting signals are subtracted from each other to deliver the pure EPR signal—no speed-limiting feedback loop needed.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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The early read was that Alphabet , Microsoft , Meta Platforms , and Amazon all passed with flying colors, but beneath the strong headline numbers, a more nuanced debate is taking shape.—
Paulina Likos,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Designed by the label’s then creative director, Olivier Rousteing, the unorthodox gown was sculpted based on a cast of Tyla’s body, then created out of three different colors of sand mixed with micro-crystal studs, providing extra sparkle down to the tip of her mermaid train.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
1 May 2026
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These subjective calls decided at-bats, games, seasons and pennants — and, naturally, stirred endless debate.—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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In his six seasons in Baltimore, Frank Robinson helped the Orioles win four league pennants.—
Raymond Daniel Burke,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Flags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flags. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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