flyer
noun
fly·er
less common spelling of flier
1
2
: a reckless or speculative venture
—usually used in the phrase take a flier
He took a flier in politics soon after getting his degree.
3
usually flyer
: an advertising circular
Flyers announcing the concert were distributed throughout the city.
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Multiple airports have advised flyers to arrive only a few hours before their flights to allow ample time to get through TSA lines.
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Kate Perez, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Though the movement has receded since the filing of the racketeering charges and the opening of the training center, the name Tortuguita is still invoked at anti-police protests, and the activist's image has become a common sight in murals and flyers across Atlanta.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Though the movement has receded since the filing of the racketeering charges and the opening of the training center, the name Tortuguita is still invoked at anti-police protests, and the activist’s image has become a common sight in murals and flyers across Atlanta.
—R.j. Rico, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Updates and organizing materials are shared primarily through social media channels, blog posts, and downloadable flyers that supporters are encouraged to distribute at protests, marches, or community events.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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Kate Perez, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Though the movement has receded since the filing of the racketeering charges and the opening of the training center, the name Tortuguita is still invoked at anti-police protests, and the activist's image has become a common sight in murals and flyers across Atlanta.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Though the movement has receded since the filing of the racketeering charges and the opening of the training center, the name Tortuguita is still invoked at anti-police protests, and the activist’s image has become a common sight in murals and flyers across Atlanta.
—R.j. Rico, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Updates and organizing materials are shared primarily through social media channels, blog posts, and downloadable flyers that supporters are encouraged to distribute at protests, marches, or community events.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Flyer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flyer. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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