1
as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
pegged her as a backstabber right from the beginning
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2
as in to throw
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 peg
Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Boxer Punch on Every Curve | The all-new BMW R 1300 R
To that end, it's got sporty streetfighter ergonomics, with the rider leaning forward a fair bit to reach the flat handlebar and slightly rear-set foot pegs.
—New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2025
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
Winfrey and Fischer cited the benefits of integrating streaming services like Max, Disney+ and Peacock into Spectrum plans, pegging the net value per month to customers at upwards of $80.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
For the opening stretch of the Max medical drama’s first season, she’s set up as a light heel who’s begging to be knocked down a peg.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Boxer Punch on Every Curve | The all-new BMW R 1300 R
To that end, it's got sporty streetfighter ergonomics, with the rider leaning forward a fair bit to reach the flat handlebar and slightly rear-set foot pegs.
—New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
Conventional wisdom pegged Bellinger as a perfect fit for Yankee Stadium, where the short right field porch is a left-handed swinger’s best friend.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
Winfrey and Fischer cited the benefits of integrating streaming services like Max, Disney+ and Peacock into Spectrum plans, pegging the net value per month to customers at upwards of $80.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peg
Noun
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The Almanac Average temperature: High 88, Low 66 Rainfall: 3.74 inches 1.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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The entire unit is about 15.1 inches in diameter and 5.3 inches thick (383.3 mm by 135.5 mm).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Of the 23 players in the squad that have made 11 or more league appearances this season, nine (almost 40 per cent) can be classified as long-distance internationals.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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How Businesses Can Remain Compliant Governance platforms and compliance partners focus on helping any business, from enterprises to startups, to monitor, identify, classify and ensure that AI is built in accordance to the new EU AI Act.—
Jessica Mendoza,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This felt like a culmination of different ideas that had slowly come together throughout the previous six games, with different bits being taken from each and all thrown together at Wembley.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Another star for Crespi was sophomore Mikey Martinez, who threw 3 2/3 innings of stellar relief.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Morrissey is planning to get back on stage at Centennial Hall in Tucson, AZ on Monday night (May 5) after postponing a pair of shows on his spring U.S. tour over the weekend due to health issues.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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On Friday night, Gaga treated fans by rehearsing on the stage, giving them a teaser of what was to come.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
4 May 2025
Verb
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Former high school teacher Ryan Walters was elected Oklahoma state superintendent of schools in 2022, but more than two years later, the state still ranks 49th in education.—
Shanelle Kaul,
CBS News,
1 May 2025
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McNeeley is ranked 15th in ESPN’s list of top draft prospects.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Just keep in mind that not all finishes are dishwasher safe, so check before tossing it in.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2025
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Heat president Pat Riley has always sought to follow up a big splash by tossing another boulder into the pond.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With a focus on inclusivity and national unity, these celebrations will bring together communities, organizations, and individuals to reflect on the nation’s journey while looking ahead to the next chapter of its history.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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New installments in development include a fifth chapter in the main series, an animated prequel, and a spin-off focused on Donnie Yen’s blind assassin, Caine.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
Verb
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If the next generation of cross-border rails is written in Brussels, Shenzhen or Riyadh, the dollar could be relegated to just one more token on someone else’s ledger, accepted out of habit rather than structural necessity.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Does that relegate the 2024 second-round pick to the bench, assuming Williams holds onto his starting role alongside McKinney?—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Peg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peg. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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