variants 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 Into this scene comes Luis (Sergi Lopez) and his son Esteban (Bruno Núñez Arjona), handing out fliers showing a young woman dressed in eco-warrior duds with cropped blonde hair. Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 May 2025 The annual subscription pass has become popular with spontaneous and frequent fliers who value a variety of low-cost travel adventures. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2025 This is an opportunity to understand the complexity of water management in the county and Southern California and what drives rates locally, the flier said. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025 Photo courtesy of Priority Pass Lounges For frequent fliers and savvy credit card holders, Priority Pass is a passport to comfort. Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for flier
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Noun
  • Tapper believes that the effort of family and his longtime staff members to hide Biden’s condition deprived the Democratic Party of the chance to determine if its chances were better with another candidate, who would have benefited from more time to mount a campaign against Trump.
    Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
  • There are two primary strategies to consider: Pre-Earnings Positioning: Review the historical probabilities of positive and negative reactions and establish a position before the earnings announcement, recognizing the equal chances.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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  • However, a few minutes later, the pilot announced that due to inclement weather in the Denver area, the landing would be delayed by approximately 25 minutes.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 22 May 2025
  • The hospital administrator referred them to Safar, who instead proposed starting a pilot ambulance program focused on the treatment and transportation of critically ill or injured patients.
    Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May 2025
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  • Dodgers Back in the lineup, Teoscar Hernández provides the offense as Dodgers beat Arizona May 21, 2025 Which is a major gamble in itself.
    Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
  • But for Ben & Jerry’s, staying silent is the bigger gamble.
    Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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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, 13 May 2025
  • In the 1920s, aviators captivated the public with stunts that, though dangerous and probably considered unnecessary to most, laid the groundwork for modern aviation.
    Jasmine Leflore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
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  • Garden Graduation is all about creating a whimsical experience with floral outdoor place settings, picnic-style decor with gingham throws, and charcuterie boards.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
  • Umpire Tripp Gibson initially ruled Vargas beat third baseman Santiago Espinal’s throw to first for a leadoff single.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
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  • As a result, these larger portfolio mandates require management to juggle multiple properties and strategies, including joint ventures, developments and debt investments.
    Chay Lapin, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
  • Her next ventures will undoubtedly continue to inspire wholesome games with cozy art.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 16 May 2025

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“Flier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flier. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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