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
Anniek Bao,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
While there technically are pedals, Cohen advised me not to use them, and said that customers keep the pedals in the locked position—like pegs.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
The programs pegged for closure include one designed to return the first soil sample from Mars and phasing out NASA’s massive Space Launch System moon rocket — which powered the Artemis II lunar flyby mission earlier this month — in favor of commercial rocket options.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
When speculative trades piled in, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia were forced to abandon their currency pegs, triggering cascading defaults and deep economic contractions that were worsened by International Monetary Fund austerity programs.
—Anniek Bao,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
While there technically are pedals, Cohen advised me not to use them, and said that customers keep the pedals in the locked position—like pegs.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
So a 2027 fourth-rounder is valued like a 2026 fifth-rounder and usually pegged around the middle of the round, since the exact ordering of picks won’t be known until after the season.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
The programs pegged for closure include one designed to return the first soil sample from Mars and phasing out NASA’s massive Space Launch System moon rocket — which powered the Artemis II lunar flyby mission earlier this month — in favor of commercial rocket options.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peg
Noun
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While averages are mathematically calculated, the rainfall totals run from near zero to up to 20 or more inches a year.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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They can be planted as little as one to two feet apart (though ideally in the 18-14 inches range) in rows 3 to 4 feet apart.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He was charged with battery and burglary of an unoccupied dwelling in September 2023, and with battery that May — both classified in court records as misdemeanors.—
Claudia Lauer,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The species is classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, a classification that reflects both the remaining threats facing the animals and the significant progress conservation efforts have made.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Minaj will attend as a guest of Fox News, which is also throwing its own VIP party before Saturday's official dinner, Fox confirmed to USA TODAY.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Padres’ only run in the first six innings came on a home run by Ty France in the fifth off Brandon Pfaadt, who had taken over for starter Zac Gallen, who departed following the third inning after being hit in his throwing shoulder by a line drive.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In three days time, Mary is to perform her first concert since a fall on stage that’s rendered more like a near suicide.—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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He was accused by some of being too preoccupied with his profile on the national stage, looking past the city onto bigger things while Stockton struggled with many chronic problems.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His athletic metrics rank among some of the best in recent years.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dugger was ranked as the 365th-best overall prospect by ESPN and was tabbed as the 25th-best linebacker in a New York Times special draft section.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Trevor Bauer, the former Cy Young Award winner and MLB All-Star, tossed a no-hitter for the independent Long Island Ducks in a 13-0 win over the Lancaster Stormers on Sunday afternoon at Penn Medicine Park in Pennsylvania.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Now, some things are always going to be worth tossing—anything broken that can't be repaired, for example—but for other items, the line between keep or toss isn't so clear cut.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Spartans and the Punishers are the latest chapter in the spotty history of Colorado arena football, which has been unable to sustain long-term momentum.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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As the Tag Heuer Formula 1 watches have continued to adapt and evolve alongside design, tech and cultural sensibilities, the introduction of the Tag Heuer Solargraph movement last year — which harnesses light as an energy source — marked a new chapter in the collection’s history.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Burnley lost and were relegated to the Championship.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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And the emotions weren’t relegated to the end, as the premise of the show often found the pair covering high drama from their lives, pop culture, famous friends and more.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Peg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peg. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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