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
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 25 Sep. 2025
The addition of Clarkson could bump him down a peg rotationally already, but if the Knicks also hold on to Brogdon and/or Shamet, McBride's development could be further curtailed.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Steve Madeley, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Team valuations, many of which had been eight figures last year, are now pushing half a billion dollars, and expansion fees are pegged at two hundred and fifty million.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The result was a sharp selloff that hit everything from dollar bonds to the peso and equities — and left the government burning through foreign-exchange reserves to prevent its currency from breaking its peg to the US dollar.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 25 Sep. 2025
The addition of Clarkson could bump him down a peg rotationally already, but if the Knicks also hold on to Brogdon and/or Shamet, McBride's development could be further curtailed.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
The chart from yesterday underlines how Brighton posed all of the threat from the hour-mark until the seemingly inevitable equaliser arrived, with Wolves generating some attacking momentum only after they had been pegged back.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Team valuations, many of which had been eight figures last year, are now pushing half a billion dollars, and expansion fees are pegged at two hundred and fifty million.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peg
Noun
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How To Dig Up Dahlia Tubers Cut back the dead foliage to about 4 inches above ground to prevent diseases and pests and make removing the clump from the soil easier.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Quince Ultra-Stretch Ponte Straight-Leg Pants The inseam options include 26, 28, 30, and 32 inches, and Quince’s size guide offers recommendations based on height.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Related Stories In a nutsell, the test arranged by the cutter’s union documented that AI tools are great for organizing, classifying and summarizing.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Police and the media classified Gacy’s victims as male prostitutes and homosexuals, using that as an excuse to marginalize and blame them.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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There was one consequential defensive bust that was likely related to Warner’s absence, while Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was particularly effective throwing to the middle of the field, where Warner usually roams.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Quarterback Jared Goff, originally under center, went in motion out to the left and running back David Montgomery threw a pass to him.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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In a sneak peek aired on GMA, Swift is seen attempting to relax after a show, filling up a giant marble bathtub while still wearing one of her glittery stage outfits.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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The new research focused on an NOA mouse model specifically designed to mimic human genetic deficiencies causing meiotic arrest — a stage where sperm production stalls.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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Chicago ranks 23rd in EPA/play, according to TruMedia, and its most impressive performance has come against a dreadful Cowboys defense.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Board members used a points system to rank their top three choices; each member's top candidate received three points, their second choice received two points and their third choice received one point.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
16 Oct. 2025
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Randy Johnson tossed the ceremonial first pitch on Wednesday.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Justice Department has also argued to the justices for the current Gingles framework be tossed.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Oct. 2025
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Center for Renewing America fellows had written two more chapters in the report.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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The premiere episode of Boston Blue kicked off the next chapter of the Blue Bloods saga on CBS.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In defence, the signings of Jules Kounde and Christensen relegated Garcia to a secondary role.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Sora 2 remains at the top of the free iPhone apps chart on the Apple App Store, with ChatGPT now relegated to second place.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Peg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peg. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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