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plural of flag
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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

flags

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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of flag

flags

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of flag

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of flags
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flags
Noun
  • The future king, 11, joined his sister Charlotte in a carriage procession at Trooping the Colour in June 2024 when Republic protesters camped out in the English capital to wave yellow banners calling for the end of the monarchy.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Google placed banners on its Brazilian homepage urging users to reject the legislation, while Meta ran advertisements questioning its implications for the digital economy.
    Camille Grenier, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The Astros captured four American League pennants, played for three more and won two World Series titles with Bregman atop their lineup and at third base.
    Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
  • His teams captured six pennants and three World Series titles.
    Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025

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“Flags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flags. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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