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
Cierra Morgan
march 4, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The e-motorcycle’s pedals had been replaced by motorcycle pegs and the motor was rated 750 watts, with a peak output of 5,000 watts, law enforcement found.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Our basic power ratings peg the Tar Heels as the 27th-best team in the country, sandwiched between UCLA and Utah State.
—Peter Keating, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The factory pedals had been swapped out for motorcycle pegs, disqualifying it from being classified as an e-bike.
—Cierra Morgan
march 4, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The e-motorcycle’s pedals had been replaced by motorcycle pegs and the motor was rated 750 watts, with a peak output of 5,000 watts, law enforcement found.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
Full year revenue was pegged at 25% to 29% growth against 30% in the fourth quarter.
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Our basic power ratings peg the Tar Heels as the 27th-best team in the country, sandwiched between UCLA and Utah State.
—Peter Keating, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peg
Noun
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Bain has 30 7/8-inch arms, while Howell’s are even shorter at 30 1/4.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Riding on 21-inch alloy wheels, our Lexus RX350h F-Sport tester had exterior pizzazz and looked great with its recent redesign.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Minnetonka Fire Department classified Johnson's death as a line-of-duty death.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The French philosopher argued that the author is not a true creator but a functional, historical construct designed to classify and limit the meaning of texts.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 2026
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Fry got out of the truck ranting and throwing sheets of paper on the ground, and left behind an orange duffel bag that prompted police to call in the bomb squad.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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There was a 10-second violation trying to get the ball past halfcourt, passes that were thrown to nobody, and Miami defenders who were a step behind.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The plan is in its final stages and just requires Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's final approval.—
Steven Beynon,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Missouri State reached the Final Four in 2001, Texas went in 2003 and 2025, Oregon reached that stage in 2019 and Virginia Tech made it in 2023.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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,
22 Mar. 2026
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Waddle ranked 38th in the NFL in targets last year in Miami, and tied for 60th the year before.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Diamond Crystal or Morton kosher salt over and toss to coat.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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So had Florida not decided to tweak its offense to emphasize paint touches, dwindling the bricks its guards had regularly tossed through the first two disastrous months, this could have been a historic season.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Broadway High School student Andrew Cates medaled in the chapter business procedure category, as did Jakari Sprewell from Pioneer High.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Then, the Bespoke Publishing Operations team gets the manuscripts ready to print, preparing the layout and design of the book, including internal art on chapter headers, font and maps.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Still, a handful of spots across Orange County (many relegating the dining style to Sunday brunches) continue to keep the format alive, and well worth a trip.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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That’s a style that’s relegated mostly to scotch whisky (although, despite what many people believe, only a small proportion of scotch is actually smoky).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Peg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peg. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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