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
Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The brokerage maintains a buy rating on the stock and pegs target price at 150 Hong Kong dollars — over 76% upside from its current price.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 July 2025
Reports have pegged many packages at being valued at more than $100 million, with some topping $1 billion, an extraordinary sum for any employee.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
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Noun
Yet the reliance on USD pegs comes with regulatory frictions and geopolitical exposure.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The brokerage maintains a buy rating on the stock and pegs target price at 150 Hong Kong dollars — over 76% upside from its current price.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Verb
Investors peg the chances of interest rates holding steady at an overwhelming 97%, according to the CME FedWatch Tool, a measure of market sentiment.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 July 2025
Reports have pegged many packages at being valued at more than $100 million, with some topping $1 billion, an extraordinary sum for any employee.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peg
Noun
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Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches with or without a handle or strap.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
12 Aug. 2025
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According to the South Florida Water Management District, Palm Beach County has had 65% of normal rainfall for the year thus far — more than 12 inches below normal.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The lockbox is fireproof and waterproof and Underwriters Laboratory (UL) classified.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The best way to protect yourself from poor air quality is to stay indoors, especially when the Air Quality Index reaches above 101, which is classified as unhealthy for sensitive groups, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The woman with Wednesday escapes, but Tyler picks Wednesday up and throws her through a window as cops arrive on the scene.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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The girl was thrown from the SUV that rolled but was able, on her own power, to make her way back to the vehicle to check on the woman, the sheriff's office said.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Researchers who study trends and pathways to radicalization suggest social media and the internet have played a significant role in all stages of a person's exposure to extremism.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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There will also be sizeable increases in pay for those who progress to the latter stages of the competition, with singles finalists earning $2.5 million (a 26% increase), semifinalists $1.26 million (a 26% increase), and quarterfinalists $660,000 (a 25% increase).—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Cleveland Browns quarterback ranks first among NFL rookies for merchandise sales, according to data from Fanatics that tracks sales of jerseys and other apparel from its network of sites, including NFL Shop.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Despite this, New York still ranks in the bottom-third of teams based on fielding percentage at .985, which is the same mark as in 2024.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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From there, Young tossed an accurate ball to Sanders for a would-be first down and it was dropped by the second-year tight end, who has put together an otherwise excellent camp.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Aug. 2025
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Teams of two will compete by tossing bacon from skillet to skillet.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With a wedding ahead and a new chapter within reach, the young woman is holding onto her vision for a future of freedom and peace.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But cartoon lookalikes aside, the creature may help rewrite one of the earliest chapters in animal evolution.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Although Lollapalooza has long booked electronic artists, they’re typically relegated to Perry’s stage, including headliners.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
3 Aug. 2025
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Sheffield United stayed up in 2019-20 but have since been relegated (twice).—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Peg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peg. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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