1
as in ranks
to arrange or assign according to type
pegged her as a backstabber right from the beginning
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2
as in throws
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 pegs
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The factory pedals had been swapped out for motorcycle pegs, disqualifying it from being classified as an e-bike.
—Cierra Morgan
march 4, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The e-motorcycle’s pedals had been replaced by motorcycle pegs and the motor was rated 750 watts, with a peak output of 5,000 watts, law enforcement found.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Forcing square pegs into round holes is never a desirable strategy.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
His electric dirt bike is mostly black with purple pegs.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Bain & Company’s latest luxury study pegs the Middle East as the sector’s brightest performer globally, outpacing the Americas, Europe, China and Japan.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
This One’s for You is down several pegs on the two tallies, but its anniversary is nonetheless worth honoring.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Some people swear by using hooks or pegs to hang towels in a bathroom to save space, and others are firmly team towel bar.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
Giles Hudson, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Nationwide, the organization pegs the total number of defaulted borrowers at close to 9 million.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
Those assets, which didn’t exist when Disney battled DirecTV or Charter before that, help Disney’s leverage but an estimate this week by Morgan Stanley pegs weekly losses by the programmer at $30 million.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
The boogie-woogie vibe instilled by Federici’s jangly piano pegs it as a pool hall hit rather than the headphones-listening and ponderous nature of the original.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The Society for Human Resource Management pegs average cost per hire near $4,700, and far higher for hard-to-fill specialists.
—Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Those two leads will get to play with Margo’s former lover (and the one who pegs her husband) Callie, played by Jaime Ray Newman.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
The Bloomberg Billionaires Index pegs Musk's wealth at about $385 billion, while Forbes estimates his wealth is at $436 billion.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Morningstar pegs that risk at 25%.
—Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
The four horseshoes come in bright colors, and the two rubber mats with bright yellow center pegs are sturdy and easy to see for players.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The factory pedals had been swapped out for motorcycle pegs, disqualifying it from being classified as an e-bike.
—Cierra Morgan
march 4, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The e-motorcycle’s pedals had been replaced by motorcycle pegs and the motor was rated 750 watts, with a peak output of 5,000 watts, law enforcement found.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Forcing square pegs into round holes is never a desirable strategy.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
His electric dirt bike is mostly black with purple pegs.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Bain & Company’s latest luxury study pegs the Middle East as the sector’s brightest performer globally, outpacing the Americas, Europe, China and Japan.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
This One’s for You is down several pegs on the two tallies, but its anniversary is nonetheless worth honoring.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Some people swear by using hooks or pegs to hang towels in a bathroom to save space, and others are firmly team towel bar.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
The city pegs immediate urgent repairs at $329 million, but the costs would climb sharply to bring the building fully up to date.
—Giles Hudson, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Nationwide, the organization pegs the total number of defaulted borrowers at close to 9 million.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
Those assets, which didn’t exist when Disney battled DirecTV or Charter before that, help Disney’s leverage but an estimate this week by Morgan Stanley pegs weekly losses by the programmer at $30 million.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
The boogie-woogie vibe instilled by Federici’s jangly piano pegs it as a pool hall hit rather than the headphones-listening and ponderous nature of the original.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The Society for Human Resource Management pegs average cost per hire near $4,700, and far higher for hard-to-fill specialists.
—Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Those two leads will get to play with Margo’s former lover (and the one who pegs her husband) Callie, played by Jaime Ray Newman.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
The Bloomberg Billionaires Index pegs Musk's wealth at about $385 billion, while Forbes estimates his wealth is at $436 billion.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Morningstar pegs that risk at 25%.
—Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pegs
Noun
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Cote sank another layup seconds later, giving Wareham its first lead since the early stages at 47-45.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Tiu, a Southern California harpist who has graced stages from Seattle to Savannah, recently served as Visiting Principal Harp of the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If sustainability ranks just as high as comfort on your checklist, Earthfoam makes a compelling case.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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Get cool in Helsinki Finland consistently ranks as the happiest country on earth.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Already on edge from a rough morning, John rips up the TV deal and throws it in Berman’s face.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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The video shows a security guard holding back a male security guard who is moving toward a young man who throws his backpack on the ground, and appears ready to fight as the woman is being handcuffed.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Speculation on munitions While the exact bombs used are not confirmed, the impact points resemble damage seen at Iran’s Fordow and Natanz nuclear facilities during previous operations.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Three Vandals finished in double figures in the win, led by sophomore guard Ana Beatriz Passos Alves da Silva with 12 points.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The State Department classifies how safe a place is to travel by assigning an advisory level, from Level 1 to Level 4.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Experts say vaccination is the best way to protect against measles, which the CDC classifies as one of the most contagious infectious diseases.—
Stephen Swanson,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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While the two men struggle with the jammed backdoor, Weisz’s character tosses them both a look before rushing toward the flames to grab her unfinished manuscript, written on legal pads, and dashing out of the cabin just in time.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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Gyllenhaal lovingly crafts this scarred, stapled and eccentric Bonnie and Clyde duo then tosses them into a landscape of curiosities that matches their weird.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Now came the surprise of my effortful steps, the shock of how unyielding the dress’s shell was, as if I were being held in place by a firm hand.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Follow your interest, then translate insight into action by choosing a useful resource and mapping clear steps with someone who’s already traveled this path.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nina sort of hurls the question of authenticity back to the foreign tastemakers hot on her heels.—
Lé Baltar,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2026
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The House of the Spirits is a family saga that charts the Trueba family through multiple generations, spanning violent social change and culminating in a crisis that hurls a tyrannical patriarch and his beloved granddaughter towards opposite sides of the fence.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pegs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pegs. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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