1
as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
pegged her as a backstabber right from the beginning
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2
as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
pegged the ball to the second baseman
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Recent Examples of peg
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026
Chefs play the Cracker Barrel peg game to organize into teams for the chance to earn $12,000.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
The federal government pegs the primary source as Mexican cartels using chemicals sourced from China.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
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Noun
Guetlein said outside estimates, some of which peg Golden Dome’s cost at several trillion dollars, don’t take into account what the Pentagon is actually building.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026
Chefs play the Cracker Barrel peg game to organize into teams for the chance to earn $12,000.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
Per a series of call and put options pegged to the performance of Tilbury’s business, Puig is set to buy Tilbury’s stake and reach 100 percent ownership between now and 2031.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
The federal government pegs the primary source as Mexican cartels using chemicals sourced from China.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peg
Noun
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With a pole that is about one inch thicker than similar Spalding hoops and an additional powder coating, the company offers resistance to weather and rust.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Cleaning every inch of a car interior is a daunting task, with dirt somehow making its way into every crevice between cupholders and seatbelts.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The incident being classified as a homicide, according to Skokie police.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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Silicone and plastic are both classified as polymers, but they are built differently at the molecular level.—
Ryan Brennan
May 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Once Joyce is cleared to throw again, the question will be how far back he is set in his rehab.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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While the rally at a central square in Belgrade passed peacefully, groups of young assailants later clashed with riot police, throwing flares, rocks and bottles at police cordons.—
Jovana Gec,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Rashad knows that even now, at this late stage in hip-hop’s evolution, rappers are expected to guard their reputations carefully.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Daniella Segura Thursday evening's debate marks the fifth time the seven candidates have taken the stage in recent weeks.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Verb
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As such, the Tax Foundation ranks Florida fifth on its State Tax Competitiveness Index, reflecting a competitive overall structure.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Across the sub-categories, the report highlights Boise, Idaho, as having the best park system for dogs, while Cincinnati scored best for playgrounds, and Boston ranked first for splash pads.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Soak the charcoal in water before tossing it.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Episode 2 concludes with Dennis finding Paula’s daughter Hazel’s cleats, which had been accidentally tossed outside Trevor’s home.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
Noun
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The players are ready for the last chapter.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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When younger generations don’t have interactions or relationships with older adults having vibrant lives, later chapters of life can be stereotyped as a time of pain, difficulty and loss, Emery-Tiburcio said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
Verb
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The film plays out like a tale where too much has been relegated to the margins and left between the cuts, where the performances shine but their emotional foundations have been laid in reverse.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Parikh is just one of many election deniers who were long relegated to the fringe and are now—with Trump back in office and still not over his electoral defeat six years ago—embedded inside the government.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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“Peg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peg. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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