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
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026
Chefs play the Cracker Barrel peg game to organize into teams for the chance to earn $12,000.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
Matt Baker, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Those accounts often hold index funds, which are pegged to major indexes like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 June 2026
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Noun
Guetlein said outside estimates, some of which peg Golden Dome’s cost at several trillion dollars, don’t take into account what the Pentagon is actually building.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026
Chefs play the Cracker Barrel peg game to organize into teams for the chance to earn $12,000.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
In 2023, Florida pegged the starting price tag at no less than $400 million.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Those accounts often hold index funds, which are pegged to major indexes like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peg
Noun
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This is about ten inches in length.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Authorities described him as 5 feet, 11 inches tall, weighing about 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
Verb
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All vehicles will be classified by the lead vehicle.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Brazil’s executive branch, however, has rejected the idea of classifying PCC and CV as terrorist groups.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
10 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Prescott has the 11th best odds, which probably have more to do with the Cowboys record (6-6-1) than his statistics; this season the Prescott has thrown for 3,637 yards with 26 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Dec. 2025
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In his 17-year NFL career, Rivers threw for 421 touchdowns and was named a Pro Bowler eight times.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The 2026 men’s World Cup group stage consists of 12 groups of four competing in round-robin competition, an increase of 16 teams from the last men’s World Cup.—
Boston Herald,
Boston Herald,
12 June 2026
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Local groups Sin Tope and Making Movies performed on the festival’s main stage, giving fans a chance to decompress and have some fun, rather than stressing about their favorite team.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Many of our member companies already rank Vietnam as their top market of interest in Southeast Asia.—
Brian McFeeters,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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Even the military, which ranks the highest, has seen a pronounced drop in support.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Add salmon to the remaining glaze in the bowl; toss gently to coat.—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
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Then toss your garment in the wash to fully remove the stain.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Either way, the future is bright as one heck of a chapter came to a close Saturday night.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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But tornadoes have also cast a dark chapter on Central Florida’s history.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Towns had been relegated to the bench for most of the first half in a game the Spurs dominated from the start.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Given his size and lackluster speed, Ballinger has been relegated to first base duties to date.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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“Peg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peg. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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