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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
David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
Rose took a three-shot lead into the second round and had the advantage of playing early, before the wind became strong enough to make flags snap and create just enough indecision.
—Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Countless more stood outside with umbrellas and Dominican flags.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
Backstroke flags are held in place with fishing wire, and the assistant coach’s husband, José Preciado, used his 3D printer to make red, regulation 15-meter markers for the team.
—Cara Anthony, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
Yellow flags provide the perfect opportunity to practice clear communication—a lynchpin of any successful relationship.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2025
Taking souvenirs isn't allowed It is prohibited to take anything from Augusta National's grounds, including signs, golf balls, flags, and sand.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Um, some complete idiot doing it with flags.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
The resort's green was repeatedly dug up, and Palestinian flags were planted on the grounds.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
The incident brought out the caution flags.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
Rose took a three-shot lead into the second round and had the advantage of playing early, before the wind became strong enough to make flags snap and create just enough indecision.
—Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Countless more stood outside with umbrellas and Dominican flags.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
Backstroke flags are held in place with fishing wire, and the assistant coach’s husband, José Preciado, used his 3D printer to make red, regulation 15-meter markers for the team.
—Cara Anthony, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
Yellow flags provide the perfect opportunity to practice clear communication—a lynchpin of any successful relationship.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2025
Taking souvenirs isn't allowed It is prohibited to take anything from Augusta National's grounds, including signs, golf balls, flags, and sand.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Um, some complete idiot doing it with flags.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
The resort's green was repeatedly dug up, and Palestinian flags were planted on the grounds.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Flags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flags. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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