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also flyer
1
as in chance
a risky undertaking
willing to take a flier on the bold, new venture
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2
as in pilot
one who flies or is qualified to fly an aircraft or spacecraft
a hot-air balloon flier
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Recent Examples of flier
Frequent flyers on Reddit back up how helpful the feature can be.
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Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
In earnest style, Safdie has been literally handing out flyers to his movie for a while in Manhattan.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
Disturbing flyers appeared on a university campus in last week's News Quiz.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The flyer circled the meadow for thirty-eight minutes and three seconds.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 3 Oct. 2025
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Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
In earnest style, Safdie has been literally handing out flyers to his movie for a while in Manhattan.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
Disturbing flyers appeared on a university campus in last week's News Quiz.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The flyer circled the meadow for thirty-eight minutes and three seconds.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flier
Noun
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As for the rest of the division, the Commanders are right in the hunt with a 36 percent chance of making the playoffs.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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According to Senate President Ty Masterson, the redistricting blitz would in no way jeopardize the state’s chances of landing a stadium megaproject before the end of the year.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Department of Energy has already taken steps to use federal sites to advance nuclear reactor development through its pilot reactor program.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
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Washington — New air traffic control audio captures pilots in an apparent struggle to regain control of a private business jet as the plane plunged into woods near Lansing, Michigan on Thursday, killing all three on board.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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The question now is whether Takaichi’s election, and the LDP’s gamble on her, will revive the party’s fortunes or hasten its decline.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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The movie was getting some rapturous early reviews, so his big gamble—my big gamble, too, in a different way—seemed to be paying off.—
Susan Orlean,
New Yorker,
11 Oct. 2025
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The unusual directive, marked as a top priority by the White House, has agents combing through decades-old files tied to the famed aviator.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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The aviator disappeared on July 2, 1937 while attempting to become the first woman to fly across the globe.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Keeping the wick trimmed is essential for a proper flame, reducing soot, and maximizing scent throw.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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The 32-year-old achieved his goal, fielding the ball well all year long and making several big throws.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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That deal saw a 20-year partnership run through a joint venture containing all of Madrid’s in-stadium income, with the exception of season-ticket sales.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Curry’s new restaurant and bar Steph Curry and Michael Mina’s culinary venture, Bourbon Steak and The Eighth Rule, just opened in San Francisco’s Union Square.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Flier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flier. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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