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as in banner
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling
the flags of both countries were prominently displayed at the treaty signing
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as in to fade
to lose bodily strength or vigor
we flagged as we neared the end of the long mountain trail
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Recent Examples of flag
Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
The race offered fans enough excitement to cherish, featuring ten caution flags.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
The account was previously flagged in a different investigation.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In a video posted online by TMZ, at one point what appears to be a pro-Palestine demonstrator is seen being chased by two people after apparently snatching an Israeli flag from someone at the event.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
The race offered fans enough excitement to cherish, featuring ten caution flags.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
In the months leading up to Sampson’s death in 2022, the technician had flagged safety issues with the 400-foot drop free fall ride to his superiors at ICON Park, according to the lawsuit filed in Orange County on March 19.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
The account was previously flagged in a different investigation.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flag
Noun
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People gathered later Wednesday near Istanbul’s police headquarters, carrying posters of the mayor and banners with his photo around their shoulders.—
Mehmet Guzel and Suzan Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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With no streamer or network picking it up, the film found a home with Tom Ortenberg’s theatrical banner Briarcliff Entertainment.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This sharp decline signals trouble across the ecosystem, particularly for smaller players.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Using glass can improve wireless signal strength compared to fully metal bodies, too.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Shakespearian plot revolves around Othello as a military commander who is convinced that his wife has been unfaithful by his ensign, Iago.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
24 Mar. 2025
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Does lust play any part in the ensign’s envy of the handsome lieutenant, who is also, in Burnap’s performance, so boyishly sympathetic?—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
24 Mar. 2025
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Members of ownership unveiled a massive pennant that hung beyond center field.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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What the Blue Jays decide to do with Guerrero could change the balance of power in a pennant race down the stretch.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Flag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flag. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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