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noun

ˈpeg How to pronounce peg (audio)
Definition of pegnext
as in inch
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking took the arrogant student down a peg

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verb

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
Noun
The singer said that the commercial underperformance of Nobody’s Daughter knocked her down a peg. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Aug. 2026 Known for their homestyle country cooking, Southern hospitality, and that addictive little peg game, Cracker Barrel has long been a source of nostalgia and comfort for many a road-weary traveler and homesick Southerner. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
Among Stevie’s fans, Christopher was known for introducing Stevie before performances, including tours pegged to her albums Rock a Little (1986), The Other Side of the Mirror (1989), Street Angel (1994), and Enchanted (1998). — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2026 High bond yields are driving interest rates higher on consumer loans that are pegged to Treasuries, including mortgage rates. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for peg
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peg
  1. inch
  2. classify
  3. throw
  4. stage
  5. rank
  6. toss
  7. chapter
  8. relegate
Noun
  • Hargitay, who is best known for her short styles as Detective Olivia Benson, went for a longer length to host the Emmys, adding a few inches to her brunette bob with clip-in and tape-in extensions for length and fullness.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The weather service said total rainfall of 2 to more than 6 inches of rain is possible, mainly north of the Missouri River.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of inch
Verb
  • The department does not classify its calls by snake type, the spokesperson said.
    — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The petition sought to classify data centers as industrial nuisances, arguing that a ban would protect residents’ property and preserve city resources, such as water and electricity.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of classify
Verb
  • In Lebanon, the state-run National News Agency said the Israeli army threw stun grenades where Lebanese army forces were stationed at the entrance to the town of Deir Mimas.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Reboots gonna reboot, although simply restarting things from scratch and/or throwing canon out the window is no guarantee of an upgrade.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of throw
Noun
  • The property also has a private landing stage, from which canal tours and even floating dinners can be arranged.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Related Stories At the end of the three-and-a-half-hour program, much of the show’s performing cast and winners reemerged on stage for the finale, a tribute to the late Raul Malo of the Mavericks.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of stage
Verb
  • Detroit ranked 30th in steals last season and 26th two years ago.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of rank
Verb
  • The arrival of a cadre of veteran playmakers tossed into the mix in Cincinnati was here and, consequently, the reason the Bengals won.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Legal issues in speech and removal from game Central to the dispute is whether the Sky had sufficient grounds to toss Kanter.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of toss
Noun
  • Beginning in the fall of 2021, the first chapter of Loktev’s documentary epic charted the months leading up to the Ukraine invasion.
    — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • What was sworn to be the final chapter in a revolutionary trilogy, the shift in tone from the first two installments can be attributed to a change in writers.
    — Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of chapter
Verb
  • That’s basically the role that Black women have been sort of relegated to — to be truth tellers.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Chinese Americans, in the hundreds and even thousands, were relegated to the background as atmosphere.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
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“Peg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peg. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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