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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
Use some bike pant pegs to ensure the fabric doesn’t snag when cycling! — Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026 Storage is clever, with cubbies, peg walls, and fold-down desks (Executive Kings offer full desks). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
Verb
For all the film focuses on Carlson’s irrational attempts to peg the murder on gay people, the actual gay man Tom disappears from the narrative for long periods of time. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 July 2026 Americans have been drinking less alcohol in recent years, and headlines have pegged Gen Z as leading the charge. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 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
  • Its front door was six inches too short for its frame and outfitted with a bathroom push knob instead of a lever handle, almost as if the original slab had been blown from its casing by an internal explosion.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Powerball jackpot inches closer towards the $1 billion mark and is now $975 million after no one wins Monday's drawing.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of inch
Verb
  • Some are classified as electric motorcycles with the capacity to reach greater speeds than e-bikes can and the ability to cause a lot of damage if not safely operated, Obolenskiy said.
    — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Aggressive plants have robust growth, can be native or nonnative, and are sometimes further classified as invasive.
    — Dr. Lauren Kurtz, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of classify
Verb
  • Back on the job the morning after the alert was lifted, Isidro threw a rope over an avocado tree about 20 feet (6 meters) high and climbed up.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The quarterback who has thrown Allen the most passes during camp practices — Patrick Mahomes — spent his time Saturday standing on the sideline.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of throw
Noun
  • This extended to her closest competitors in the Tour, after Niewiadoma-Phinney accused Vollering’s teammate Célia Gery of boxing her in during the crucial penultimate stage.
    — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • That could remove a potentially costly stage from the production of semiconductor-quality material.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of stage
Verb
  • Najib was later detained and became one of the highest-ranking officials to be put on trial.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Minnesota ranked 29th in passing yards per game, 30th in QB rating and 32nd in turnovers.
    — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of rank
Verb
  • The slab was too heavy to toss aside, and Osorio was worried there could be more people trapped underneath.
    — Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Taylor Walls homered from both sides of the plate for the second time in his career, Nick Martinez tossed a complete game and the Tampa Bay Rays won their eighth straight game, 12-4 over the Athletics on Tuesday night.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of toss
Noun
  • The California chapter denies the allegation and said its opposition to the bill is rooted in concerns about property rights and cultural preservation.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • August is the month for many of our county and state 4-H fairs, and much livestock has a concluding chapter at a local butcher.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of chapter
Verb
  • On the other hand, Hull were relegated, as were Sunderland, with David Moyes at the helm in his only season there, although there were factors beyond merely the identity of the manager.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Hayes gives Valkyries spark Salaun was relegated to the role of spectator, but the Valkyries did not lack for scoring off the bench.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
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