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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
Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Mamdani announced that on Saturday the Big Apple would lower flags to half-mast at all municipal buildings to honor Gresham.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Some rings are simple and timeless, while others incorporate personal or symbolic touches, like references to national flags or family members.
—Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Thousands had already gathered in the square as the new representatives were sworn in, many waving Hungarian and EU flags and wearing Tisza T-shirts.
—CBS News, 9 May 2026
Many of those gathered waved Hungarian and EU flags and wore Tisza T-shirts.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Continue reading … STARS AND GRIPES — Blue-state local official says US flags are 'not great,' suggests swapping them.
—FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Since the war began, tennis players from Belarus and Russia have had to play with their countries unnamed and without flags next to their names.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Governments still may fly flags that are not categorized as religious, political or ideological.
—Idaho Statesman, 7 May 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
To my eye, apart from more Masters flags, the setting has hardly changed since my parents were picking up the tab.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Mamdani announced that on Saturday the Big Apple would lower flags to half-mast at all municipal buildings to honor Gresham.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Some rings are simple and timeless, while others incorporate personal or symbolic touches, like references to national flags or family members.
—Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Thousands had already gathered in the square as the new representatives were sworn in, many waving Hungarian and EU flags and wearing Tisza T-shirts.
—CBS News, 9 May 2026
Many of those gathered waved Hungarian and EU flags and wore Tisza T-shirts.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Continue reading … STARS AND GRIPES — Blue-state local official says US flags are 'not great,' suggests swapping them.
—FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Since the war began, tennis players from Belarus and Russia have had to play with their countries unnamed and without flags next to their names.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Governments still may fly flags that are not categorized as religious, political or ideological.
—Idaho Statesman, 7 May 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
Noun
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And supporters are left to fill the silence with speculation, chants and, now, airborne protest banners.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Others have opted to place banners in the stands or sponsor emblems on seatbacks.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2026
Noun
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When leaders send clear, honest signals, people can calibrate in the face of threat.—
Deepti Hajela,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Physicians work those hours, and we are trained to override the bodily signals that would tell us to stop.—
Frances Mei Hardin,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 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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After the rogue’s gallery is introduced early on, nearly everyone except for Tim, Elliot, and Rebecca fades into the background, although delightfully, Emma Thompson nails her brief comedic role as a brusque solicitor handling George’s last will and testament.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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This weekend, the moon fades toward last quarter, opening up darker skies with each passing night.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar waves a Hungarian flag after delivering his victory speech in Budapest on Sunday.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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At the end of the video, Williams proposes to Laufey as her guest stars watch on with vacant expressions — even as the Grammy winner waves her hands in front of their faces.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The classic brushes come in two different sizes and 15 to 20 colors each, with every one working well.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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But if our test cars are any indication of what’s possible during the ordering process, these accent colors can be altered or removed as would-be owners see fit.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Who among us doesn’t have a glitzy skirt that hangs limp in the back of the closet for most of the year?—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
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In Wood’s ritzy dressing room worthy of Elizabeth Taylor, a cherub hangs overhead, while a leap of ceramic leopards prowls the lounge.—
Zoey Goto,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 2026
Verb
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But the weakening of that regime weakens the proxies as well.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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Jeff Marks, director of portfolio analysis for the Club, said the report weakens the case for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts because the labor market remains stable.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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“Flags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flags. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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