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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
Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2026
By March 2024, the state had already spent $3 million reimbursing ranchers for damages caused by wolves throughout the northern part of the state, as well as the cost of investing in nonlethal deterrents to keep them away, such as fencing, flags and other methods.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
On the other side of the country in Los Angeles, a police helicopter’s search light beamed down on protesters on Alameda Street, who were outfitted with upside-down American flags and handmade anti-ICE posters.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Demonstrators waved flags, chanted slogans, and sang songs in support of Iranians facing a violent government crackdown.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Yasin Akgul—Getty Images Madrid A number of protesters have been congregating in the Spanish capital, with many waving anti-regime flags.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
So, too, would the ability of customers to order Israeli flags on custom products, which Breads produces for private events.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Also full of flags, and helpful for supplementing cheese reserves.
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Large American flags were draped along the side of the main stage where The Beard & The Bird entertained guests with a blend of jazz, blues, and country music.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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
The report also flags looming tipping points for the Amazon rainforest, polar ice sheets, and key ocean currents that help regulate Earth's climate.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
In 2010—back when the same Republican Party that now flags the dangers of food dyes and seed oils was portraying Let’s Move!
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
Many people held up trans flags calling to protect trans rights and provide equality for all people under the law.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2026
By March 2024, the state had already spent $3 million reimbursing ranchers for damages caused by wolves throughout the northern part of the state, as well as the cost of investing in nonlethal deterrents to keep them away, such as fencing, flags and other methods.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
On the other side of the country in Los Angeles, a police helicopter’s search light beamed down on protesters on Alameda Street, who were outfitted with upside-down American flags and handmade anti-ICE posters.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Demonstrators waved flags, chanted slogans, and sang songs in support of Iranians facing a violent government crackdown.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Yasin Akgul—Getty Images Madrid A number of protesters have been congregating in the Spanish capital, with many waving anti-regime flags.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
So, too, would the ability of customers to order Israeli flags on custom products, which Breads produces for private events.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Also full of flags, and helpful for supplementing cheese reserves.
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Large American flags were draped along the side of the main stage where The Beard & The Bird entertained guests with a blend of jazz, blues, and country music.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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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
The report also flags looming tipping points for the Amazon rainforest, polar ice sheets, and key ocean currents that help regulate Earth's climate.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
In 2010—back when the same Republican Party that now flags the dangers of food dyes and seed oils was portraying Let’s Move!
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flags
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Around noon, Lang arrived with a group of supporters carrying banners and flags.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2026
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Officials said Todorovich will be working with Penick, Margolies and Paolo Riva, the chief buying officer, thereby covering all Saks Global retail banners and selling channels.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Teams must interpret ambiguous signals, coordinate across functions, and make high-stakes decisions under intense pressure.—
James Hadley,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Through radar, thermal signals, audio input and environmental tracking, the lamp gathers accurate, real-time sleep data.—
Sleepal,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Or, are you drawn to bright colors, bold illustrations, and more of a maximalist vibe?—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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The artist combines finger painting and collaging on the surface of his canvases to evoke vivid colors, bold compositions, patterns and textures.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 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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Those products include headwear, baseball cards, memorabilia, posters, photographs, pennants, computer and video games, patches, decals, collectibles, bags and drinkware.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Flags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flags. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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