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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
In the part of the $300 million concourse closest to the main hub of the airport, grand staircases and elevators will go up to a second floor where there will be a Delta Club for that airline's fliers and a new Club JAX for other travelers who pay a fee for use of the lounge.
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David Bauerlein, Florida Times-Union, 28 Feb. 2026
The event featured kite flyers, sky divers, ice hockey and the only 5K that takes place solely on ice.
—Berly McCoy, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
Flores started hanging fliers in Guadalajara after his 19-year-old son was forcibly disappeared by agents from the Jalisco state prosecutor's office.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
On Wednesday, supporters of the defendants gathered outside the federal courthouse, distributing fliers to passersby.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Nat’s bedroom was a collage of old film posters and flyers for upcoming plays.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
The flyers do not carry a disclaimer as required for political mail, and the agency has not yet responded to questions about how they were funded.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Southwest carried more than 40% of Austin’s flyers in 2025.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
In the days leading up to the walkout, Clifton and other student organizers disseminated flyers on social media inviting students to join in.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
David Bauerlein, Florida Times-Union, 28 Feb. 2026
The event featured kite flyers, sky divers, ice hockey and the only 5K that takes place solely on ice.
—Berly McCoy, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
Flores started hanging fliers in Guadalajara after his 19-year-old son was forcibly disappeared by agents from the Jalisco state prosecutor's office.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
On Wednesday, supporters of the defendants gathered outside the federal courthouse, distributing fliers to passersby.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Nat’s bedroom was a collage of old film posters and flyers for upcoming plays.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
The flyers do not carry a disclaimer as required for political mail, and the agency has not yet responded to questions about how they were funded.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Southwest carried more than 40% of Austin’s flyers in 2025.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
In the days leading up to the walkout, Clifton and other student organizers disseminated flyers on social media inviting students to join in.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fliers
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Brees, who regularly attends Padres games and participates in marketing for Vuori, has invested in professional flag football, pickleball and other athletic ventures.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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The money, speed and urgency with which Musk and other tech leaders are pursuing the ventures didn’t give communities in Southaven much time to push back over noise and health concerns.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
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More information from insiders goes a long way Fran Grant and Jeanne McElhatton, both licensed pilots, founded the clinic in 1976.—
Evan Roberts,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2026
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Late last year, the pilots and flight attendants, whose union backed the ALPA letter, agreed to produce $100 million in labor cost reductions.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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At a time when Disney is facing major disruption, such gambles may be just what the company needs.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Second-round picks always have been relative gambles and have only lost value in recent years as fewer players declare for each draft.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Bring it into 2026 by trying oversized aviators in place of oval shades.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday evening in Forest Hills, the community came together to honor the history of aviation while also celebrating a new program to find the aviators of the future.—
Josh Taylor,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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But Porter’s gubernatorial chances took a hit in late 2025 after an interview with a local television reporter in Sacramento went seriously awry.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The loss to the Hawkeyes hurt those chances, but beating Ohio State, which is fighting to host the first two rounds of the tournament at home, is a step in the right direction.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Public resources can help unlock that process, but job creation at scale depends on the private sector — especially micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises that generate most employment.—
Ajaypal Banga,
Twin Cities,
1 Mar. 2026
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Other extremely successful bicoastal enterprises—galleries that make New York and LA their primary home bases—include David Kordansky Gallery, Karma, Matthew Brown, Jeffrey Deitch, Hoffman Donahue, François Ghebaly, and James Fuentes.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
28 Feb. 2026
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In addition, Younger lost a major chunk of revenue from being closed for two days and receiving fewer customers throughout the week, due to the rain and speculations that the shop was still closed.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Though there were speculations of it, she will not be punished by the International Olympic Committee.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The bedrooms are where the mood shifts just a bit—they’re still wrapped in wood, but are softened with velvet throws, patterned pillows, and bedding in shades of blue and green that nods to the surrounding forest and the lake.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
23 Feb. 2026
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Cal Fisher moved from third base last year to shortstop this year, showing good hands but too much inconsistency on his throws despite plenty of arm strength.—
Keith Law,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fliers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fliers. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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