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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
Holt Renfrew’s annual volume was pegged around 700 million Canadian dollars earlier this year.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Jake Bird and Victor Vodnik were both pegged for three runs apiece; Ryan Rolison allowed five runs.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
Boise’s municipal airport expansion and terminal improvement project is pegged at no more than $700 million to be complete by 2029.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Sep. 2025
The value of TikTok’s US assets had previously been pegged at anywhere between $20 billion and $100 billion, depending on whether the agreement included access to the app’s algorithm.
—Samantha Waldenberg, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Other models pegged them for 63 or 64 victories.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
More than a third of the lost cash, or $327 million, was pegged to the Allston Multimodal Project, an overhaul of the Mass Pike in Allston that would have seen the replacement of viaducts with a ground-level highway and a new transit hub, among other things.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
That is rising steadily but is pegged to the league’s revenue growth.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
But mortgage rates aren't pegged directly to the short-term federal funds rate, which the Federal Reserve sets at its policy meetings.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Jake Bird and Victor Vodnik were both pegged for three runs apiece; Ryan Rolison allowed five runs.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
Boise’s municipal airport expansion and terminal improvement project is pegged at no more than $700 million to be complete by 2029.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Sep. 2025
The value of TikTok’s US assets had previously been pegged at anywhere between $20 billion and $100 billion, depending on whether the agreement included access to the app’s algorithm.
—Samantha Waldenberg, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Other models pegged them for 63 or 64 victories.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
More than a third of the lost cash, or $327 million, was pegged to the Allston Multimodal Project, an overhaul of the Mass Pike in Allston that would have seen the replacement of viaducts with a ground-level highway and a new transit hub, among other things.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
That is rising steadily but is pegged to the league’s revenue growth.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
But mortgage rates aren't pegged directly to the short-term federal funds rate, which the Federal Reserve sets at its policy meetings.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pegged
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Both teams are currently ranked in the top 10, and as is well-documented, Franklin has struggled in such games.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Out of more than 80 potential options for what makes sports fun, winning never ranked higher than 40th.—
Jonathan Carone,
Parents,
4 Oct. 2025
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Carr has barely attempted 30 passes in three games, but threw only 12 in a blowout win over Purdue.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Oct. 2025
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In response, Clarkson burst into laughter and threw her hands in the air, as if she were absolved of her grief.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And while Handmaiden wouldn’t necessarily be classified as a horror film, this pairing would make a great double feature.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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Air traffic controllers are classified as essential workers, so they are expected to continue working without pay during shutdowns.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That drive fell apart two plays later when Madsen tossed his third of four interceptions in the game.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Oct. 2025
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Carbonara When the pasta is tossed with the eggy cheese sauce, the noodles quickly soak up every drop.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Four innings before the Jays finished Saturday’s 10-1 blowout win over the New York Yankees, snatching a series-opening victory in the American League Division Series, Gausman was relegated to spectator.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Moreover, while athletes that make the transition to media, whether during or after their sports careers, were once relegated to sports analytics and commentary, the canvas has become much broader.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Mullen was 29-6 before Marco Wilson hurled a cleat and 5-9 after it.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The government shutdown blame game continues Democrats and Republicans across the Senate and House hurled mutual accusations of blame as the federal government entered a shutdown.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Called the Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors, the stays are grouped by the types of activities travelers seek, whether that’s hiking near alpine lakes, snorkeling among coral reefs teeming with fish, or getting cozy in a cabin in the woods.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Sep. 2025
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The eclectic designs can be displayed on their own, or they can be grouped together to form a funky gallery wall.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Caleb, beside her, had an empty backpack from Skywalker Ranch slung over his shoulder.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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The man was captured on a trail camera wearing camouflage with an AR-15-style rifle slung across his chest, according to the affidavit.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Pegged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pegged. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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