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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
Scarlet lily beetles are impressively strong fliers that can easily fly into your garden from your neighbor’s property or beyond.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2025
Here’s how fliers can unravel the tangle of programs and unfamiliar aviation terms.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 27 July 2025
Airlines haven’t been as concerned with making fliers content in the cabin, but both Delta and American admitted that in-flight internet service is transitioning from an amenity into part of the hard product.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 25 July 2025
With most flight under three hours, Johnson says fliers can often upgrade for less than $100.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2025
Here’s how fliers can unravel the tangle of programs and unfamiliar aviation terms.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 27 July 2025
Airlines haven’t been as concerned with making fliers content in the cabin, but both Delta and American admitted that in-flight internet service is transitioning from an amenity into part of the hard product.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 25 July 2025
With most flight under three hours, Johnson says fliers can often upgrade for less than $100.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flier
Noun
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That gave those youngsters a chance to get to know their new manager and gain some valuable minutes with the first team.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
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And don't expect a washout, because widespread rain chances remain low.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The young pilot, Ethan Guo, set out in his small plane to become the youngest person to fly solo across the world.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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One real-world example is Toronto’s Peak Drive pilot.—
Carlos Georgescu,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Watermelon is the classic summer fruit, but picking the right watermelon can feel like a bit of a gamble.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
13 Aug. 2025
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Many have found that the gamble doesn’t pay off and have reverted back to some human-to-human interaction.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The airline will also downgrade 140 pilots from captain to first officer, according to a note to aviators from the Air Line Pilots Association, their union.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
28 July 2025
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More than 380 aviators died in training to fly the aircraft, and even more died flying it in combat.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Only a couple of throws later, linebacker Jack Cochrane smothered tight end Noah Gray, but Mahomes still drove a line-drive bullet over his head, hitting Gray in stride.—
Sam McDowell
August 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 Aug. 2025
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Laureano has shown a little Jurickson Profar with his quick, strong throws from left field.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Live Nation, for example, the world’s leading live entertainment company, is controlled by Liberty Media, a U.S. conglomerate whose venture arm has investments in Israeli firms — a link activists have used to justify boycott calls.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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The venture became a massive success, hitting a billion page views in 2007 and competing directly with giants like Disney and the BBC.—
Jason BARNARD,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Flier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flier. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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