pegging

present participle of peg

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of pegging Algeria has a tough road to repeat that feat, with FanDuel pegging its odds to reach the Round of 16 at 3-1. Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 4 June 2026 In some cases, stabilization requires introducing a new currency or pegging the currency to a more stable one, signaling a credible break from past policies. Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026 The project has faced a series of cost increases over the years, with a 2014 projection pegging the price tag in the $4 billion range. Grace Hase, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026 Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to maintain relatively stable values by pegging them to assets such as fiat currencies or gold, reducing price volatility compared with other digital tokens. Matthew Chin, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026 One of the most contentious aspects of the bill is whether stablecoins, a class of cryptocurrency intended to maintain a stable value by pegging itself to a non-volatile real-world asset, can pay their owners rewards for holding them. Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 17 Jan. 2026 And for the record, Colton has the exact right read on Lisa Rinna, pegging her as far too quiet in the roundtables for her usual demeanor. Joe Reid, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026 Research varies as to how many viewers actually go the over-the-air route, with Nielsen pegging the total percentage of homes at 18% and an April 2025 study by Horowitz Research putting it at 32%. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025 Fed officials pressed President Harry Truman to be relieved of their pegging commitment. Robert Hormats, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pegging
Verb
  • The legislation, which Gribbin advocated for, authorizes the warnings by classifying a shark attack as an event for which an emergency alert can be issued.
    Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • He is credited as the first and most significant contributor to South Florida archaeology of the time, classifying materials, recording 49 sites across Miami-Dade and making the first outline of a chronology of indigenous habitation.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Barczi, a 6-foot-3, 217-pound catcher, suffered an injury in his throwing shoulder on a slide during a game against Eastern Michigan.
    Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Rangers starter Jacob deGrom left after throwing 80 pitches in five innings because of an issue with his left hip and leg.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • No two suburbs are alike, but several cities in this ranking share some features in common, like proximity to water and higher education.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • So, that was a huge unlock for me in terms of just making the work sustainable, which is where the different series, like Botched, What’s in the Fridge, and the ranking content originated from.
    Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Serve up the comforting flavors of chicken pot pie with less pressure by simply tossing all of the ingredients into your Dutch oven.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • As the actor who originated the role, Johnson fares a bit better as Maui, smirking and preening and repeatedly tossing Moana off her own boat in attempts to commandeer it for himself.
    Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • Perhaps its most red card-worthy offense was relegating Kuno Becker’s charismatic lead — the series’ only mainstay — to bit part, focusing instead on two new England internationals without an ounce of personality.
    Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026
  • The new format will be familiar to fans of other sports like soccer, where some leagues feature differentiated divisions that promote and retain the best performing teams, while relegating those who don’t perform as well to lower circuits.
    Dominic Chu, CNBC, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • English soccer fans have earned a reputation for violent hooliganism, hurling plastic chairs and brawling their way across the piazzas and boulevards of Europe.
    Alexander Smith, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • One of his favourites was dal paran — a traditional folk competition which involves hurling stones off the side of a mountain.
    Colin Millar, New York Times, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • But researchers like me are tackling the problem by studying mixtures that reflect real-world exposures and grouping chemicals with similar biological effects.
    Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
  • Unlike standalone projects developed individually, Lightshift is grouping the installations into a larger portfolio.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • The forward Agustin Canobbio was red-carded in the final seconds after grabbing referee Ismail Elfath’s arm and flinging it away.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 28 June 2026
  • The video showed the person flinging open the office door and opening fire from the hallway.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2026

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“Pegging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pegging. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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