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also flyers
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as in ventures
a risky undertaking
willing to take a flier on the bold, new venture
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as in pilots
one who flies or is qualified to fly an aircraft or spacecraft
a hot-air balloon flier
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Recent Examples of fliers
Cops recovered doorbell camera footage of the woman stuffing fliers in mailboxes before the attack.
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 5 June 2026
Frequent flyers on Reddit back up how helpful the feature can be.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
An Ohio man accused of throwing plastic bags full of antisemitic flyers in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood asked the court to reduce his littering fine on Wednesday.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 3 June 2026
According to the group, the idea began in February 2023 when a Brooklyn resident named Ryan posted flyers around her neighborhood inviting fellow Ryans to meet.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 June 2026
For frequent flyers, the appeal is obvious.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
The concept is sure to be alluring to many travelers, as snaking lines from March’s government shutdown still loom large in fliers’ collective memories and summer vacation crowds begin to throng terminals.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin III are younger than Beckham, but are similar as cheap fliers on players with past production.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Flight attendants, while still dressed appropriately and serving drinks and food to fliers, are also frontline employees during aviation incidents, ushering passengers out on slides or handling other emergency situations.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 5 June 2026
Frequent flyers on Reddit back up how helpful the feature can be.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
An Ohio man accused of throwing plastic bags full of antisemitic flyers in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood asked the court to reduce his littering fine on Wednesday.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 3 June 2026
According to the group, the idea began in February 2023 when a Brooklyn resident named Ryan posted flyers around her neighborhood inviting fellow Ryans to meet.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 June 2026
For frequent flyers, the appeal is obvious.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
The concept is sure to be alluring to many travelers, as snaking lines from March’s government shutdown still loom large in fliers’ collective memories and summer vacation crowds begin to throng terminals.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin III are younger than Beckham, but are similar as cheap fliers on players with past production.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Flight attendants, while still dressed appropriately and serving drinks and food to fliers, are also frontline employees during aviation incidents, ushering passengers out on slides or handling other emergency situations.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fliers
Noun
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Dodds had plans to continue his creative ventures, right up to his sudden death this week, King said.—
Kendrick Calfee
June 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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But shares of Tesla have also been buoyed by moonshot ventures like self-driving taxis and humanoid robotics.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Museums are set up in hangars at Moton Field — one of five Tuskegee area training sites used for Black pilots, and the only one that still exists for the public to experience.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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In early April, the US military had to launch a risky operation to rescue one of the pilots of a F-15E Strike Eagle that was shot down inside Iran.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The alien invasion adventure opens on June 12 and, with its $115 million budget, represents one of summer’s biggest gambles — a twisty conspiracy thriller that doesn’t come wrapped in familiar IP.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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For the first four games, the extensive gambles taken by the front office — not just this season but for years — seemed to be paying off in a surprising 3-1 road trip.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Thousands of family and friends crowded the pier for the roughly 3,500 sailors still on board, after the aviators who flew the planes attached to the carrier, flew off earlier in the week.—
Steve Walsh,
NPR,
23 May 2026
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These blackouts occur when intense X-ray and ultraviolet radiation from solar flares ionize Earth's upper atmosphere, interfering with high-frequency radio signals used by aviators, mariners and amateur radio operators.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Mexico continued to press with numerous chances in the first half, including another shot by Quiñones that hit the post and another great save by Williams, who was South Africa’s best player.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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That’s when Patriots goalkeeper Mamie Kosicki shined, saving multiple high-quality chances to hold the score.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Insurance companies also feature prominently among the country’s oldest enterprises.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Set the scene Frenetic Sandton bustles with traffic, office and residential towers, and commercial enterprises.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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And even King Charles and Queen Camilla are faced with these speculations.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
3 May 2026
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While some had theories, including speculations of the site serving as an Underground Railroad route, researchers found little evidence to back those ideas up.—
Emily Curiel,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
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García left the Phillies' 7-4 win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday night in the seventh inning after making consecutive throws to home plate on sacrifice flies.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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One of his last throws resulted in a touchdown off a trick play.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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“Fliers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fliers. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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