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as in drooping
to be limp from lack of water or vigor
flowers flagging in the summer heat
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as in weakening
to lose bodily strength or vigor
we flagged as we neared the end of the long mountain trail
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as in waving
to direct or notify by a movement or gesture
flagged the cars into the other parking lot
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as in weary
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as in exhaustion
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Recent Examples of flagging
semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2025
With her platinum blonde hair, sparkling dimples, and a wit sharp enough to slice through the static of a flagging Ohio radio station, Anderson, who died this week at 79, became an icon of glamour and grit.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
Zach Montague, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
The president has tasked Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, with downsizing the federal government, and his associates have combed through the Education Department’s data, flagging programs and grants for cancellation.
—Zach Montague, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Zach Montague, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
The president has tasked Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, with downsizing the federal government, and his associates have combed through the Education Department’s data, flagging programs and grants for cancellation.
—Zach Montague, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Bank of England cuts rates following historic split vote
The Bank of England cut interest rates by a quarter point to 4% Thursday, after a historic split among the Monetary Policy Committee required a second vote, indicative of the uncertainties plaguing a flagging UK economy.
—semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2025
With her platinum blonde hair, sparkling dimples, and a wit sharp enough to slice through the static of a flagging Ohio radio station, Anderson, who died this week at 79, became an icon of glamour and grit.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The president has tasked Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, with downsizing the federal government, and his associates have combed through the Education Department’s data, flagging programs and grants for cancellation.
—Zach Montague, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
The president has tasked Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, with downsizing the federal government, and his associates have combed through the Education Department’s data, flagging programs and grants for cancellation.
—Zach Montague, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Noun
The president has tasked Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, with downsizing the federal government, and his associates have combed through the Education Department’s data, flagging programs and grants for cancellation.
—Zach Montague, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
The president has tasked Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, with downsizing the federal government, and his associates have combed through the Education Department’s data, flagging programs and grants for cancellation.
—Zach Montague, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flagging
Adjective
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Sharon Stone is giving her take on the Basic Instinct reboot in the works and sounds weary about it.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
18 Aug. 2025
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What weary American, accustomed to a life of big-box stores and gig work, wouldn’t be charmed by the opportunity to while away the hours at a table at an outdoor café instead of one in an all-night diner?—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Each can have different side effects, including dizziness, rapid or slower heart rate, exhaustion, upset stomach and swelling in the legs.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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When a wave of illness finally makes its way through the household, most families feel equal parts relief and exhaustion.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Aug. 2025
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Clearly, the fans are tired of Smith's constant issues with James.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This is easier said than done, especially when a player is exhausted and struggling.—
Eric Zillmer,
The Conversation,
26 Aug. 2025
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Our entire business focuses on identifying companies that seem exhausted but have the potential for revitalization.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That regression may prompt some big changes for the second straight offseason—Chicago also parted ways with leading scorer Chennedy Carter after last year—something that was alluded to by Reese during an interview with Winsidr.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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As someone who regularly only gets maybe 3 hours of consecutive sleep (my baby is always going through a sleep regression), the idea of a product that’s not only effective but physically feels good to wear piqued my interest.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Colorado often sees an increase in deadly crashes during the summer, and troopers arrested 32 people on Labor Day alone last year for driving while impaired.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
28 Aug. 2025
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She is also charged with one count of allowing Kight to drive the boat while impaired resulting in injury and death, and one count of aiding and abetting Kight in boating while impaired.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Another concern surrounding the 49ers is starting kicker Jake Moody, who had a rocky 2024 season.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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Living together was rocky, in part because the teenager likely didn't realize the full extent of her mom's trauma.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Over time, these practices can make nights less miserable and mornings far less groggy.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
25 Aug. 2025
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With this in mind, learning how to style a bed can make all the difference between a peaceful sleep and waking up feeling groggy and uninspired.—
Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
9 June 2025
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“Flagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flagging. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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