1
as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
pegged her as a backstabber right from the beginning
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of peg
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
The president likely meant to say $250 billion instead of $250 million, since the office of the U.S Trade Representative pegs that number at $235.6 billion in 2024.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Riley Jones, Footwear News, 8 June 2025
The Employment Development Department’s May report pegged the 2025 loan balance at $23.2 billion, rising to $23.7 by the end of 2026, as Newsom leaves office.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 8 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for peg
Noun
The Panthers stacked their offensive line depth chart by keeping Corbett, Mays and Christensen around this offseason, and Nijman — who had an up-and-down first season in Charlotte — was seemingly knocked down a peg in the Panthers’ plans.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
The president likely meant to say $250 billion instead of $250 million, since the office of the U.S Trade Representative pegs that number at $235.6 billion in 2024.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Verb
Analysts have pegged the brand’s reliance on classic silhouettes such as the Air Force 1, Air Jordan 1 and Dunk as troublesome.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 8 June 2025
The Employment Development Department’s May report pegged the 2025 loan balance at $23.2 billion, rising to $23.7 by the end of 2026, as Newsom leaves office.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 8 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for peg
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peg
Noun
-
The storms are packing marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
-
The crinoid has between 20 and 22 arms that can reach up to 5.5 inches long, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
Verb
-
Geomagnetic storms are classified using a G-scale, which ranks their intensity from G1 (minor) to G5 (extreme).—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
12 June 2025
-
One half of respondents say price increases have caused financial hardships for them or their household, with 16% classifying it as serious hardship.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
-
He’s compensated by throwing a ton of sliders, with just over a 40% usage rate.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
-
Rollins threw Knight into the ladder and then hit him with a Stomp.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
-
Shohei Ohtani is there as well, in the late stages of Tommy John surgery rehab that could be completed just after the All Star break.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
-
The band went on stage at 3:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, just after Janis Joplin and just before The Who.—
Mark Osborne,
ABC News,
9 June 2025
Verb
-
The Stallions finished 18-3 and ranked No. 2 in the nation after their 6-5 loss to rival Lake Highland Prep.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
-
In May 2024, the largest solar flare since 2017 was detected, ranking at an X-8.7 magnitude.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
Verb
-
Pomeranz has now tossed 18 1/3 innings for the Cubs and has yet to allow an earned run.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
-
As for her glam, the jewelry designer tossed her hair back into a messy bun with strands of hair to frame her face.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
Noun
-
Women now may face lengthy prison sentences for decades-old chapters of their pasts.—
Ryan Mac Natasha Singer Alyce McFadden Jiawei Wang,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
-
Nearly three years after joining John Hardy as creative chair, Reed Krakoff has effectively reinvigorated the brand, ushering in the next chapter of its storied history.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
Verb
-
Southampton were relegated from the Premier League in April with seven games remaining.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
-
The other half, the humanistic component that transforms good organizations into great ones and sustainable success into legacy, has been relegated to the background, often dismissed as too soft, too unmeasurable, or too idealistic for serious business consideration.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Peg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peg. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share