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also flyer
1
as in gamble
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
His law bars blocking highways within one mile of a service or approaching someone to hand them a flier within 100 feet of a place of worship.
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Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
His law bars blocking highways within one mile of a service or approaching someone to hand them a flyer within 100 feet of a place of worship.
—CBS News, 26 May 2026
American in January rolled out free in-flight Wi-Fi for members of its frequent flyer program, following United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and others.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Their prey includes pigeons, ducks, shorebirds and starlings — fast, agile fliers that are capable of making sudden evasive turns.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
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Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
His law bars blocking highways within one mile of a service or approaching someone to hand them a flyer within 100 feet of a place of worship.
—CBS News, 26 May 2026
American in January rolled out free in-flight Wi-Fi for members of its frequent flyer program, following United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and others.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Their prey includes pigeons, ducks, shorebirds and starlings — fast, agile fliers that are capable of making sudden evasive turns.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flier
Noun
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Lando Norris may have taken the lead, which showed a possible upside to the strategy gamble given the grip levels.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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But that’s not the only reason this gamble on Paxton could end up being a disaster for Republicans.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
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The lawsuit was filed by Nicole Biffle, the ex-wife of Greg Biffle, on behalf of their daughter, Emma, against the estate of the pilot, Dennis Dutton, and her ex-husband on May 13 in Iredell County Superior Court.—
Jeff A. Chamer
May 29,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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The jet released the unpowered spaceplane, and its two pilots steered Unity to a runway landing at Spaceport America.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Saturday’s forecast suggests around a 50% chance of rain in the vicinity of the cave system, as Laos enters its annual rainy season.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Reeve said Kayla McBride led the defensive stand that limited Chicago’s chances in the paint.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Hyatt Regency Lake Washington Budding aviators, plane geeks and those looking for any type of airport job can get a sneak peek without even booking an airline ticket.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Axiom Space’s Director of Human Spaceflight and former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is the mission commander with aviator John Shoffner as pilot and two mission specialist seats paid for by the Saudi Space Commission, Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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The hotel was originally Maison de la Luz, a venture from the Ace Hotel Group.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Bethany Meuleners, head of venture at Variloom, told Sourcing Journal that the partnership sees both companies at an inflection point as sourcing transparency becomes the bare minimum in the fashion industry, as opposed to a competitive edge.—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Venice senior Lawrence Kensinger, who set the City Section shot put record with a state-leading throw of 65 feet 11 inches last week, had the third-best mark at prelims (59-6¾) and easily advanced to the finals.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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This time, Ava Van Heerde beat a throw to the plate in the second inning.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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“Flier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flier. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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