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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
Sources pegged the brand’s net sales at around $100 million annually, about an even split between retail and the brand’s website.
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Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Along with a massive run through North America and Europe, a new EP, Redux, is pegged to the album’s anniversary.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2025
The Colts were pegged to land at least one major trade for their ascent and playoff push, and Gardner could be the right player to do just that.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Yamal’s transfer value alone is routinely pegged by independent outlets above €300million.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The scientific consensus pegged this second dinosaur as a teenage Tyrannosaurus rex — a conclusion that would soon be overturned.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Although adjustable-rate mortgages are pegged to the prime rate, the 10-year Treasury influences the longer-term outlook.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year, Allweiss says one of her clients was readying to make a big announcement pegged to sustainability, but the political climate briefly paused plans.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
That’s a leap from the analysis released on landfall day that pegged damages at $22 billion.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Along with a massive run through North America and Europe, a new EP, Redux, is pegged to the album’s anniversary.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2025
The Colts were pegged to land at least one major trade for their ascent and playoff push, and Gardner could be the right player to do just that.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Yamal’s transfer value alone is routinely pegged by independent outlets above €300million.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The scientific consensus pegged this second dinosaur as a teenage Tyrannosaurus rex — a conclusion that would soon be overturned.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Although adjustable-rate mortgages are pegged to the prime rate, the 10-year Treasury influences the longer-term outlook.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year, Allweiss says one of her clients was readying to make a big announcement pegged to sustainability, but the political climate briefly paused plans.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
That’s a leap from the analysis released on landfall day that pegged damages at $22 billion.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pegged
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Then, amid the noise, athletic director Chris McIntosh jolted the fan base by declaring that Fickell would return in 2026 — even as the Badgers sat 2-6 with an offense ranked 134th of 136 nationally.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Personal services, child care and education ranked at the top for satisfaction.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Asked in court to provide proof that the items had nails fixed to them, Hewson said agents threw them away after the incident.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The children also broke a weight scale, threw sports equipment throughout the room and stole several items.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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As a result of this change, Puma United will be classified as a discontinued operation in the company’s financial reporting from November 2025 onwards.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Every call to 211 is classified by the need of the caller, such as shelter, rent, utilities or food – each of which has its own code.—
Matthew W. Kreuter,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Marshall tossed an overhead pass to Flagg, who slammed in a dunk.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Check in on your hair tools before the year end to see what’s still in good shape and what needs to be tossed.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Thus far, Arsenal’s excellent form has relegated the injuries to a subplot.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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And that feeling of attachment, as Friedman sees it, is not relegated to vintage.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Brown hurled obscenities at the manager and left the building as the fast-food worker screamed in pain, according to the footage.—
Mitch Picasso,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The ball on offer is the one that Chad Patrick hurled at Ohtani in the fourth.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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Competitive sections for features, documentaries, and shorts each comprise 16 titles, while retrospectives, restorations, and regional premieres are grouped into three out-of-competition strands of 24 films.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sixteen years ago, food scientists in Brazil created a new system called Nova, which grouped foods into four ascending health categories based on processing.—
David A. Brenner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Several others showed up heavily armed, including Ben Fitzpatrick, of Eagle, who wore a black MAGA hat and carried a semi-automatic rifle slung across his shoulder.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
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In recent times, everyone from Hailey Bieber to Alexa Chung, Dianna Agron, and Sarah Jessica Parker have slung the open top canvas top over their shoulders.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Pegged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pegged. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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