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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
Outside of her career, Gibson traveled, picked up hobbies like weaving and baking, and earned her pilot license, joining a local chapter of the Ninety-Nines, a group for women pilots started by famed flyer Amelia Earhart and 98 others.
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Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
When dinner was served, some of the highest flyers of Chicago were laid low, falling to the floor, groaning in agony and vomiting.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The Angels also have a handful of similar fliers in camp on minor league deals.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
The San Francisco Mycological Society has been working closely with the state public health department to create a warning sign and fliers that include a QR code leading to more information in multiple languages.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
When dinner was served, some of the highest flyers of Chicago were laid low, falling to the floor, groaning in agony and vomiting.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The Angels also have a handful of similar fliers in camp on minor league deals.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
The San Francisco Mycological Society has been working closely with the state public health department to create a warning sign and fliers that include a QR code leading to more information in multiple languages.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flier
Noun
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Five years later, that gamble has paid off — big time.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
14 Feb. 2026
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Leaning on Devaughn Vele, whom the Saints acquired via trade shortly before the 2025 season, might be a bit of a gamble.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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It was made by Meir's childhood best friend, as well as Crew-12 pilot Jack Hathaway's daughter.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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District 230 communications director Jennifer Waterman said, as with any co-curricular in pilot status, the club’s participation levels will be reviewed regularly, and student engagement and adherence to schoolwide expectations will be monitored.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Superior Court Judge Paul Ridgeway had the option to sentence him to life in prison with the chance for parole after at least 25 years, but Thompson did not face the death penalty given his age at the time of the crimes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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There’s still a chance of some wintry mix on the front and back end.—
Ian Livingston,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
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The idea was born of a recent trend of die-hard fans attending Pitbull concerts in bald caps, aviators, and snug-fitting suit jackets.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 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,
16 Feb. 2026
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Hotel 1928, the Gaineses’ latest downtown venture, has reinvigorated what had been the Grand Karem Shrine Building, which was erected in the 1920s and stood abandoned for nearly two decades.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Hollywood Reporter later reported that the venture has been shelved entirely.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For the biggest savings, snag this throw blanket that adds texture and warmth to sofas and beds.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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The art of grappling consists of throws, trips, sweeps, clinches, ground fighting, submission holds and takedowns.—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Flier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flier. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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