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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
Mosquitoes and many other pests are not strong fliers and can be kept away from porches with the addition of a strong fan.
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Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Hidden-city tickets can save fliers hundreds of dollars, but there are certain risks to be aware of when booking.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
Photos and fliers lined the walls, road cases were stuffed with memorabilia, and the sound of early demos played on actual tape recorders filled the space.
—Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
His students passed out flyers and helped register voters.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
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Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Hidden-city tickets can save fliers hundreds of dollars, but there are certain risks to be aware of when booking.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
Photos and fliers lined the walls, road cases were stuffed with memorabilia, and the sound of early demos played on actual tape recorders filled the space.
—Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
His students passed out flyers and helped register voters.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flier
Noun
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Because of his five-tool talent, however, Robert, at 28, was worth the gamble by Stearns, and to Cohen.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Derek Stevens—owner of Circa, The Golden Gate and The D—took a big gamble on remaking Downtown Las Vegas.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Many companies were doing pilot projects with AI that didn't go into full production last year.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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Time will tell if the audience intends to stick around for what’s to come when The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins returns to NBC on February 23 for an encore of the pilot and a new episode immediately following.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2026
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Manager Alex Cora said Crawford should have as good a chance as anyone to earn a place in the rotation.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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There is a solid chance that the AI might not be proficient at performing music therapy.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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With allowable errors in the helicopter’s altimeters and other equipment, as well as Army rules expecting aviators to hold their altitude within 100 feet, the aircraft can end up being much closer.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The latest collection tipped an earflap cap to aviator style, showcasing shearling bombers, leather trenches, and coats with stand-up buckle collars.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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Jennie headlined Coachella as a solo artist while expanding her fashion ventures.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Larry Ellison, the Jewish founder of Oracle and a major pro-Israel donor, has recently been in the headlines for his media acquisition ventures with his son.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Celtics prevailed despite being outscored 29-10 at the free-throw line — Brooklyn attempted 34 foul shots to Boston’s 16 — and finishing on the wrong end of a 58-41 rebounding margin.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Blair shot 8 for 15 from the floor overall, 5 for 6 from the free-throw line and had five steals.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Flier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flier. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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