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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
Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Behind them, a small crowd waved Jordanian flags and clapped their hands to the beat in an informal procession where onlookers cheered and filmed on their cellphones.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
Team Melli was essentially the home team in the Los Angeles area for its second straight match in front of a stadium packed with fans from the diaspora both supporting the Iranians and decrying the government, with boos of the anthem and hundreds of pre-revolutionary Lion and Sun flags displayed.
—ABC News, 21 June 2026
The sea of light blue Uruguayan fans went silent as a smattering of Cape Verde fans around the stadium erupted and waved their flags.
—Miami Herald, 21 June 2026
Not so fast The caution flags are flying, commissioners.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026
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
Santhosh Jayaprakash, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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
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
In another, a Midwestern college town is hanging flags and learning chants for a country most of its residents had never thought much about before June.
—Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Behind them, a small crowd waved Jordanian flags and clapped their hands to the beat in an informal procession where onlookers cheered and filmed on their cellphones.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
Team Melli was essentially the home team in the Los Angeles area for its second straight match in front of a stadium packed with fans from the diaspora both supporting the Iranians and decrying the government, with boos of the anthem and hundreds of pre-revolutionary Lion and Sun flags displayed.
—ABC News, 21 June 2026
The sea of light blue Uruguayan fans went silent as a smattering of Cape Verde fans around the stadium erupted and waved their flags.
—Miami Herald, 21 June 2026
Not so fast The caution flags are flying, commissioners.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026
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
Verb
By the time a scanner flags an exposure, the window has been open for days.
—Santhosh Jayaprakash, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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
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 2026, Trump has made America about himself — about his petty wants and needs, about his aesthetic vision, about his visage on banners, currency and passports, about his ideas on art and culture and history.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Representatives of the company, under giant banners of Blackpink’s Jennie in Ray-Ban and Kylian Mbappé in Oakley, said the conversation has now shifted from the technology to pushing fashion adoption and as a creator product rather than a gadget.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
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The Federal Aviation Administration published a Notice to Airmen ahead of time warning any pilots flying into the area that the military would be jamming GPS signals, so aviation safety expert Steve Arroyo said the medevac pilots should have been prepared to rely on other navigation systems.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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But the global energy markets are much more financialized than the markets for most economic goods, and quick to respond with price signals that are more immediately actionable, prompting market participants to begin to adapt much sooner.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
18 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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But eventually, the party fades, and the album turns inward.—
Maria Nenet Barrios,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
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The app automatically filters content using quality scores derived from user behavior, so better-quality content is likely to rise to the top, whereas poor-quality content fades away.—
Jill Duffy,
PC Magazine,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Daddy Yankee waves the Puerto Rican flag on a float during the Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City on June 14.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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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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As for its dark blue away jersey, that’s inspired by a traditional painting technique from capital city Buenos Aires — filete porteño — that’s used for ornamental design, combining brilliant, swirling colors with specific lettering styles.—
Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Residents arrive dressed in the school's maroon and white colors, bringing yearbooks, photographs and other memorabilia from their school days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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This combo works well for fancy cocktails and weekend hangs alike.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
12 June 2026
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My wife takes their coats and hangs them on the rack by the door.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Restricting those channels weakens influence competitors have struggled to match.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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Iran’s government warned that any division at home over the deal weakens its negotiating position, and that those criticizing negotiators are taking aim at a national decision.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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“Flags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flags. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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