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as in ranked
to arrange or assign according to type
pegged her as a backstabber right from the beginning
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as in threw
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 pegged
Not only did some have the Bears pegged as playoff contenders, but there were even some who viewed them as a legitimate dark horse in the NFC.
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Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Focus Features on Thursday released the official trailer, which was pegged to the film’s premiere at the Venice Film Festival on the same day.
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Third-quarter revenue is pegged at $256 million, higher than analysts expected.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
This is pegged at £885 million, down from £923 million last year.
—Royston Wild, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
In an interview with GQ pegged to his new Stephen King film The Long Walk, the 22-year-old actor reflected on his feelings over not being able to connect with the late Philip Seymour Hoffman.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Minutes after the speech, investors pegged the chances of a quarter-point interest rate cut at 91%, up from a 75% chance assessed one day earlier, according to CME FedWatch Tool, a measure of market sentiment.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2025
Still, Hong Kong already has stablecoin regulations and some Chinese experts are pushing for regulations to prepare for a possible stablecoin pegged to the yuan.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
Affordability is pegged to a buyer spending 30% of their household income on these house payments.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Focus Features on Thursday released the official trailer, which was pegged to the film’s premiere at the Venice Film Festival on the same day.
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Third-quarter revenue is pegged at $256 million, higher than analysts expected.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
This is pegged at £885 million, down from £923 million last year.
—Royston Wild, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
In an interview with GQ pegged to his new Stephen King film The Long Walk, the 22-year-old actor reflected on his feelings over not being able to connect with the late Philip Seymour Hoffman.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Minutes after the speech, investors pegged the chances of a quarter-point interest rate cut at 91%, up from a 75% chance assessed one day earlier, according to CME FedWatch Tool, a measure of market sentiment.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2025
Still, Hong Kong already has stablecoin regulations and some Chinese experts are pushing for regulations to prepare for a possible stablecoin pegged to the yuan.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
Affordability is pegged to a buyer spending 30% of their household income on these house payments.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pegged
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In 2007, Kansas was picked to play in the Orange Bowl over Mizzou, even though the Tigers were ranked higher and had won the head-to-head matchup in the final week of the regular season.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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His 151 carries ranked sixth, while his 631 rushing yards ranked seventh.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Lewisville quarterback Tre Williams threw four touchdowns, three of them in the third.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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FanDuel, a popular online gambling company, threw them a Hail Mary by offering to restore express train service for the Philadelphia Eagles’ season opener against National Football League (NFL) division rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, on Thursday.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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After recently being told by the state officials that her personalized license plate was revoked because it is not classified as free speech, a Tennessee woman is appealing the decision to the United States Supreme Court.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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Students who take the assessment are classified into one of four performance levels, with level four being the highest.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Sep. 2025
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Inside the venue, Parmigiano Reggiano-forward dishes will pop up at a range of spaces, including the Commissioner’s Club, Green Room and Coaches Club where the Jets will offer antipasto stations featuring the cheese and tossed pasta stations highlighted by Parmigiano Reggiano cheese wheels.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ever since Julia was tossed into Castle Leathers, there’s been jealousy brewing.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Worthy certainly was a significant part of the game-plan, and then his significance in the game was relegated to one series.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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This summer will have been a baptism of fire for Underwood, too, jumping from the insulated confines of academy football into the bearpit of a window that will go some way to deciding whether Leeds are relegated or not.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Some would have been hurled inward, toward the sun.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Protesters hurled rocks at government vehicles, breaking windows and side-view mirrors, according to prosecutors.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Half of the miscellaneous productions also blew their budgets though they aren't grouped under one franchise.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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War-naming conventions There are a number of different ways in which wars are named, but they can be broadly grouped around place, participants or time.—
Esther Brito Ruiz,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Herbert ran to his right on the Kansas City 23-yard line and slung a sidearm pass to Johnston for his second touchdown of the game.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Lowden is already positioning himself as a Cool Dad™, with a graphic tote slung over his shoulder and a newspaper tucked under his arm.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Pegged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pegged. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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