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
Christa Swanson, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Bain & Company’s latest luxury study pegs the Middle East as the sector’s brightest performer globally, outpacing the Americas, Europe, China and Japan.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
In the first episode of the season, there’s a moment when Whitney goes to bed with Harper, then asks her to peg him.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
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Noun
His electric dirt bike is mostly black with purple pegs.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Bain & Company’s latest luxury study pegs the Middle East as the sector’s brightest performer globally, outpacing the Americas, Europe, China and Japan.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
He's largely been pegged among the best five pass-rushing prospects in a deep edge class.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
In the first episode of the season, there’s a moment when Whitney goes to bed with Harper, then asks her to peg him.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peg
Noun
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Another was a 5-foot-4-inch race car driver.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The storms are packing quarter-sized hail (1 inch).—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The commander in chief has broad authority to personally classify or declassify documents as delegated by proper processes under Executive Order 13526, issued by Obama, said Liza Goitein, senior director of the Brennan Center’s Liberty and National Security Program.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Though classified as a software firm, Strategy has effectively transformed itself into a Bitcoin holding vehicle, financing large Bitcoin purchases through debt and equity issuance.—
Mariana Trujillo,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Trump’s increasing willingness to use overwhelming military force to pursue American interests abroad throws that calculus into question.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Americans walked 17 times and forced Brazil to throw 221 pitches.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Others have been outspoken about the return of the Russian flag to the global stage and are defending their nation’s boycott of Friday’s opening ceremony.—
Tales Azzoni,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The three-stage, solid-propellant missile can reach ranges of more than 7,000 kilometers depending on payload configuration.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The most coveted offensive player for a lot of teams might be former Baltimore center Tyler Linderbaum, ranked by Pro Football Focus as the fifth-best at his position and someone who improved his PFF grade in every season since entering the league five years ago.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Here are three stocks favored by some of Wall Street's top pros, according to TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Additionally, Greg likes nuts and cocoa, can toss a penny into a jar from across a room, and played minor league hockey, which will put him back on skates here.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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In the dream, of course, the victor is on offense, tossing away the bat with one arm raised.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With a different school as the backdrop for each chapter, the series probes the ambitions, secrets, and corruptions that fester within institutions.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2026
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In chapters set in contemporary times, Cory’s sister Crystal, a detective with the Chicago Police department, gets on the case of the dead boy and learns his older brother committed suicide.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the Jim Crow South of the 1940s and 50s, Austin’s Black citizens were relegated east of Interstate 35.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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They were relegated to National League South on the final day of last season.—
Ryan Brennan
March 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Peg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peg. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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