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also flyers
1
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
The case stems from a dispute at Noblesville High School in Hamilton County, where a student's flyers were deemed too political to be posted on its walls per its flyer policy.
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Cate Charron, IndyStar, 29 Jan. 2026
The closure came without warning on what is typically the busiest day of the holiday period for flyers heading home from vacation.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
So Love breaks out the old notebooks and photos, the gig flyers and mementos, and reminisces.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2026
Five elite wing suit flyers navigate an opening in the world’s tallest hotel at speeds exceeding 124 mph.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
During the event, volunteers walked through the aisles at El Rey handing out bilingual flyers that included tips on how to identify federal immigration agents, what judicial warrants look like and the number for the alliance’s rapid response team.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Southwest flyers had a complicated relationship with open seating, not unlike an estranged relative.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Many airlines have put travel waiver programs in place that allow fliers to reschedule their trips at no cost.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
Indivisible Rosedale Huddle’s protest release said participants can expect American flags, protest signs, oversized banners and flyers at both sites, with photos and video shared on social media.
—Kiah Collier, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
Cate Charron, IndyStar, 29 Jan. 2026
The closure came without warning on what is typically the busiest day of the holiday period for flyers heading home from vacation.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
So Love breaks out the old notebooks and photos, the gig flyers and mementos, and reminisces.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2026
Five elite wing suit flyers navigate an opening in the world’s tallest hotel at speeds exceeding 124 mph.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
During the event, volunteers walked through the aisles at El Rey handing out bilingual flyers that included tips on how to identify federal immigration agents, what judicial warrants look like and the number for the alliance’s rapid response team.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Southwest flyers had a complicated relationship with open seating, not unlike an estranged relative.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Many airlines have put travel waiver programs in place that allow fliers to reschedule their trips at no cost.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
Indivisible Rosedale Huddle’s protest release said participants can expect American flags, protest signs, oversized banners and flyers at both sites, with photos and video shared on social media.
—Kiah Collier, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fliers
Noun
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Just like the aftermath of the dot-com bubble, many of those who lose the golden handcuffs that tied them to comfortable jobs will take big swings and start new ventures.—
Cortney Harding,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Both Trumps participate in numerous business ventures, selling everything from watches, fragrances and Bibles for him to jewelry, Christmas ornaments and digital collectibles for her.—
Darlene Superville,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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If the bill passes and the FAA approves the name change, hundreds of aviation navigational charts, air traffic control documentation and airline avionics computer codes that allow pilots to safely operate aircraft might have to be changed to reflect the new airport name.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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American Airlines said its pilots receive training on how to handle potential laser illumination incidents and are instructed to report any such events immediately.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Dodgers didn’t take any one-year gambles to address their need in the outfield this winter.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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Two fourth-down gambles by Cignetti in the fourth quarter, after Fletcher's second touchdown carved the Hurricanes' deficit to three points, put Mendoza in position to shine.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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However the role of naval aviators—renowned for their flying skills—has not been eliminated, and unmanned technology is seeing pilots able to wield swarms of drones under their command in flight.—
Zita Ballinger Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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With allowable errors in the helicopter’s altimeters and other equipment, as well as Army rules expecting aviators to hold their altitude within 100 feet, the aircraft can end up being much closer.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The results noted a significant increase in risk of major cardiovascular events, including a 29% higher likelihood of heart attack, 20% higher risk of stroke and twice the chances of cardiovascular death.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Republicans are publicly calling for the removal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and privately freaking out that her Minnesota mess will doom their chances of holding Congress in the 2026 midterms.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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In an administration staffed by a number of former top business folks, including Commerce and Interior Secretaries Howard Lutnick and Doug Burgum, and Small Business Administration chief Kelly Loeffler, Bisignano is the figure who’s had by far the biggest jobs in the most prominent enterprises.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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However, if large enterprises are hesitating to commit and implement, that’s a broader industry headwind impacting everyone, not just SAP.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Among the primary speculations made by police was that Christie may have run off to London and disguised herself in men’s clothes.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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The bubble speculations rage almost daily as breaking news and earnings reports send Mag 7 stock prices rising and falling, leading analysts to constantly update their buy, sell or hold recommendations.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Matthew Stafford was brilliant, 374 yards, three touchdowns, countless big throws.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Check The Care Label Some heated blankets and heated throws, however, are actually washing machine-safe.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Fliers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fliers. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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