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also flyer
1
as in chance
a risky undertaking
willing to take a flier on the bold, new venture
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2
as in pilot
one who flies or is qualified to fly an aircraft or spacecraft
a hot-air balloon flier
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Recent Examples of flier
Family members and volunteers handed out fliers asking for help to find Josiah.
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Ellen Pompeo’s Adoption Mystery Good American Family Gets Release Date at Hulu — See First Photos
On the jet, one of the specialists turns out to be a very nervous flier.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 28 Jan. 2025
In a flier posted to X on Friday, L.A. County warned against handling fire debris.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
Searches for the missing 28-year-old have come up empty, and the parents have made an annual trip to the popular music festival to distribute fliers and attempt to gather information, according to WXMI.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Ellen Pompeo’s Adoption Mystery Good American Family Gets Release Date at Hulu — See First Photos
On the jet, one of the specialists turns out to be a very nervous flier.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 28 Jan. 2025
In a flier posted to X on Friday, L.A. County warned against handling fire debris.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
Searches for the missing 28-year-old have come up empty, and the parents have made an annual trip to the popular music festival to distribute fliers and attempt to gather information, according to WXMI.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flier
Noun
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In the face of industry-wide macroeconomics, the Sundance platform may be the only chance for some films to be seen.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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Jacobs said the Sacramento Kings also had a chance at getting basketball star Luka Doncic earlier but ultimately passed over the player, whose trade to the Los Angeles Lakers caused waves across the sports industry.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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The team is running a small pilot program that is putting heart monitors on six seal pups.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
14 Feb. 2025
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At Giorgio Armani a pilot silhouette nodded to vintage eyewear designs, ditto for the new styles in Carrera’s women’s collection.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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President Donald Trump is taking a significant gamble with his approach to Ukraine.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Sterling was another big gamble — one that has yet to show any real sign of paying off.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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Axiom Space’s Director of Human Spaceflight and former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is the mission commander with aviator John Shoffner as pilot and two mission specialist seats paid for by the Saudi Space Commission, Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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Cara Delevingne Cara Delevingne also wore a black aviator jacket, instead pairing it with a white scoop-neck top, wide-leg dark wash jeans and black loafers.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Clark believes there are seven key elements to a cozy nook: environment, seating, foot rest, pillows, light, a side table, and a throw.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Philadelphia followed that up with a huge 55-23 victory over the Commanders, with Barkley and quarterback Jalen Hurts each scoring three touchdowns on the ground and the latter adding a TD throw.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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Fubo sued days after the announcement and won a preliminary injunction from a federal judge last August to temporarily block the venture.—
Erik Hayden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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As per details of the historic agreement, Amazon MGM Studios, Wilson and Broccoli have formed a new joint venture to house the James Bond intellectual property rights.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Flier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flier. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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