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
Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
This One’s for You is down several pegs on the two tallies, but its anniversary is nonetheless worth honoring.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
But the film right on target globally, with initial expectations pegged to $70-80 million.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The debut is timed to Valentine’s Day, which is a pretty good scheduling peg.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
This One’s for You is down several pegs on the two tallies, but its anniversary is nonetheless worth honoring.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
That deal was pegged in the $10-12M range.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
But the film right on target globally, with initial expectations pegged to $70-80 million.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peg
Noun
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New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
19 Feb. 2026
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All other bags must be clear and no larger than 12-by-12-by-6 inches.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The embassy reopening plans are classified and the State Department declined to comment on details beyond confirming that the congressional notification was sent.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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According to Chase, that includes grocery stores, specialty food stores or delivery service merchants that classify as grocery store merchants.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The swirling, whirling mass approaches like a steam train, picking up thousands of tons of matter on its descent, throwing clouds of snow into the air as its gathers speeds of up to 130 kph (80 mph).—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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With just 12 seconds remaining, Oregon threw the ball into its star big man, Nate Bittle, down low.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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But fans remain hopeful, especially as Team USA’s men’s hockey team — which has advanced to the knockout stage — prepares for a critical matchup today that could determine their medal chances.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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By the same stage in this one, the figure was 23.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Still, Bridgeman ranked outside the top 100 on DataGolf.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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In franchise history, the most games in the leadoff spot by a hitter younger than 22 were Doerr’s 86 in 1937; Anthony’s 31 (27 starts) already rank fourth in franchise history.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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On 26 total pitches against six batters, Birdsong tossed 12 balls and left after giving up a grand slam to former Granada High star Miles Mastroubuoni, a 381-foot blast to right-center.—
Haley Smilow,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Don’t give up and toss your plant into the compost pile.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2026
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With an independent test data set for release, the coming weeks may determine whether Donut Lab’s claims mark a genuine breakthrough or another chapter in the long and difficult quest to commercialize solid-state batteries.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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But with a gritty performance and one decisive shot, the Bruins rewrote their story, capping an interesting chapter in their illustrious history.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Neither starts the series out with much in the way of prospects, with Jon the illegitimate, unacknowledged son of a Lord and Sansa relegated to the status of servant after her father is executed before her very eyes.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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But why relegate the trend to just the inside of your home?—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Peg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peg. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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