FLIER Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

flier

noun

ˈflī(-ə)r

variants also flyer

Definition of flier

as in gamble

a risky undertaking willing to take a flier on the bold, new venture

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

sure thing

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 Frustrated flyers should speak with the flight attendant, not the parents, said Leff. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 Lorenzo Martinez, owner of Olympic Tools, learned about the project in June when someone brought him a flier. — Hanna Kang, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2026 The aircraft is also a very quiet flier, making just 75 decibels—about the same noise as a vacuum cleaner—at a distance of 300 feet during takeoff. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 July 2026 This is a screenshot of the Facebook flyer police sent out In the aftermath of his killing. — Peter D'oench, CBS News, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for flier

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Noun

The trade seems like a worthy gamble considering Dorofeyev’s age and critically important skill.

— Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 21 July 2026
For a republic that lived on trade, the gamble was a huge risk.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026

Definition of gamble

Noun

The city did briefly conduct a body camera pilot program in the summer of 2024.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Six passengers were taken to a hospital in Bellingham, 4 passengers were transported to a hospital in Harbor, and the pilot was transported to a hospital in Mount Vernon, the airline said in its statement.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Definition of pilot

Noun

The rabid cheering section continued through the bottom of the ninth when Jo Adell came to the dish with the bases loaded and a tie ballgame with the chance to walk it off.

— Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
This might be their best chance to win in the next few seasons.

— Tim Britton, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of chance

Noun

On the nonfiction side, World War II women aviators called Atta-Girls!

— Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026
Despite the different sunglass trends that are out there—tiny sunglasses, cat-eyes, wayfarers—aviators continue to remain Aniston’s favorite.

— Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 22 July 2026

Definition of aviator

Noun

McCrary, who entered the game as a pinch-hitter in the ninth, caught Wade Meckler’s fly ball in the top of the ninth then made a strong throw to third to get Grissom for an inning-ending double play.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Happ had plenty of time to get under the ball and deliver an on-target throw for an inning-ending double play to keep the game tied.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

Definition of throw

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