PEGGED Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

pegged

verb

past tense of peg

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 The qualifying threshold and resulting grants vary based on the office sought, with the lowest amounts pegged to races for the state House of Representatives and biggest for governor. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026 Credit card APRs could reach record highs Generally, shorter-term rates on consumer debt are closely pegged to the prime rate, which is typically 3 percentage points above the fed funds rate. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026 Firm figures are hard to come by, but people in and around Florida State and across the industry have pegged the Seminoles’ player payroll around the middle of the ACC. — Matt Baker, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 The Chiefs enter this season with Rice and 2025 first-round pick Xavier Worthy, who played with a shoulder injury last year, pegged as their play-making receivers. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2026 High bond yields are driving interest rates higher on consumer loans that are pegged to Treasuries, including mortgage rates. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 Lane pegged those late weekend storm chances at a negligible 20%, however. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 The sale price was not divulged by the parties, but numerous press reports pegged it at around $4 billion, a new MLB record. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026 The enrollment decline has been pegged as the primary cause for recent budget cuts. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

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The Roos are ranked 16th in the latest United Soccer Coaches Top 25 poll with a 4-1-1 record.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
In the past, Asheville and Great Smoky Mountains National Park have ranked among the nation’s best places for fall travel.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of ranked

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Brady Russell, who is also classified as a fullback but often plays as an inline tight end, took over Ouzts’ role.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Terrain Terrain is classified into six types, each presenting different strategic advantages and dangers.

— Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of classified

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Designers are making the claim that the humble sweater, long relegated to serving as a convenient layer beneath tailoring and outerwear, can also be the main attraction.

— Jon Roth, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026
Despite the victory, they were still relegated to Spain’s second division, but the strike was nominated for the club’s goal of the year award for 2025.

— Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of relegated

Verb

Last month, Vance hurled himself into an obscure debate over burrito prices to make a gratuitous swipe at a conservative Washington Post columnist’s weight.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
Another member of Colorado’s group finally had enough and hurled an orange Gatorade bottle up at the fans.

— Seth Emerson, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of hurled

Verb

Pantone grouped 20 of the new shades into four trend palettes demonstrating how its forecast for bolder color can take several markedly different forms.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Some were already set up in the street, grouped together holding banners and signs for the events.

— Jesse McLaren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of grouped

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On September 13 the Materialists star was photographed leaving the 2026 US Open men’s singles championships with the cozy layering piece slung over her shoulder, revealing a romantic white silk camisole underneath.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2026
Nearby, a 9-year-old washed his face discreetly in the bushes with a bottle of water, a bright orange backpack slung over his shoulder.

— Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2026