1
as in classifying
to arrange or assign according to type
pegged her as a backstabber right from the beginning
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as in throwing
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 pegging
Algeria has a tough road to repeat that feat, with FanDuel pegging its odds to reach the Round of 16 at 3-1.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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%.
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Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
Fed officials pressed President Harry Truman to be relieved of their pegging commitment.
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Robert Hormats,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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%.
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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
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The team began sorting through possible origins for this high-energy neutrino particle by acting like cosmic forensic detectives, classifying the detection of the particle as a crime scene and hunting for potential clues that point toward a culprit.
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Researchers debuted an inventory for classifying apocalyptic belief, comprising anthropogenic causality, theogenic causality, imminence, personal control, and the question of whether the end is a good or bad thing.
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The bear was completely oblivious to this crowd of people screaming and throwing things at it.
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There is a real distinction between a city unified by five fine starting players in a game that originally involved throwing a ball into a peach basket and that, however improbably, became the city game, and the bloody display in the nation’s capital.
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Some human rights experts have said that detaining such a high-ranking and high-profile doctor has left a chilling effect.
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The list considered 13 indicators and weights to measure global research performance and reputation, ranking the world's 2,250 top universities.
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Applying frosting is one of the few things that cannot be said to be a subset of Haaland’s métier; after tossing his balky piping bag aside in frustration, the Norseman issued an expletive that was deemed bleep-worthy by Fox’s Standards & Practices crew.
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Given the vast number of teens who are nowadays encountering mental health issues, tossing specialized labor at the matter is simply not realistic.
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Though the team attempted to dismiss the controversy with that response, Agrest noted that the statement did not include an apology for relegating the Spanish-language broadcasters in favor of their English-speaking counterparts.
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Decades ago, two six-year-olds went missing for thirty-six hours, sparking a media frenzy that they had been briefly abducted by UFOs but eventually relegating them to a pop cultural punchline.
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At its core, the hearing involved two former business partners hurling major accusations against one another.
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Jets and winds from black holes are textbook physics, and scientists have observed many supermassive black holes hurling them into space.
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Unlike standalone projects developed individually, Lightshift is grouping the installations into a larger portfolio.
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The Batch Zero framework aims to speed up the study process by grouping qualified projects of at least 75 MW into one study so ERCOT can assess demand, allocate grid capacity and identify transmission upgrades.
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The players rotated quickly, setting flurries of picks and cutting, creating space by driving to the basket, stretching the defense to the point of breaking, and then flinging the ball to the open man in the corner.
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My summer version of Jay Gatsby flinging his silk shirts over a balcony is filling a room with dainty cotton blouses and dresses in sweet floral motifs.
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“Pegging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pegging. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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