1
as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
pegged her as a backstabber right from the beginning
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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
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Recent Examples of peg
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
Van Lith went off for 21 points and seven rebounds against the Gators, and a square peg returned to the square hole.
—Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
While industry sources have long pegged Steelman as a natural successor to Kimbell, the fact that the change was immediate raised many eyebrows.
—Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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Noun
If possible, hang your tools on hooks or pegs to keep them from touching damp floors and prevent handles from warping.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
Van Lith went off for 21 points and seven rebounds against the Gators, and a square peg returned to the square hole.
—Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
Spotrac has currently pegged the slugger's market value for a long-term deal at 12 years and $427 million.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
While industry sources have long pegged Steelman as a natural successor to Kimbell, the fact that the change was immediate raised many eyebrows.
—Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peg
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As of Wednesday afternoon, Little Rock is forecast to receive around 9 inches of snow, Goudsward said.Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Will this year be different? → 8 puppies saved from trash can at Fort Worth park → 2 to 3 inches of snow possible this week [Get our breaking news alerts.Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
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And our findings have broader implications for how species are classified and protected under conservation laws.Andre A. Naranjo, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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Not a nor'easter Monday's snowstorm will not be classified as a classic nor'easter, Taylor said, which are some of the most infamous winter storms for East Coasters.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Of course, best-sellers like the totally versatile Everywhere Belt Bag and the buttery-soft Align High-rise Pant leggings made the list, but there were a few surprises thrown into the mix.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
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Pedretti and another friend fulfilled Henneman’s last wish to have a Christmas party and threw one replete with festive cheer on Nov. 6, 2020.Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025
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There is even a truly stunning Noh stage, the only one of its kind at a hotel in Kyoto, and a small bamboo garden free of crowds unlike the famous Arashiyama forest.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2025
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The incident occurred in Bisha, Saudi Arabia, during the 48-hour marathon stage, notorious for its tough conditions, including sandy terrains and steep dunes.Lydia Mee, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Keys ranks second in that count, with 24 top 10s, while Gerald Levert and R. Kelly share the third-place mark, at 22 each.Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
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Senate Armed Services chair Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and ranking member Jack Reed (D-R.I.) have been briefed on the report.Hans Nichols, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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DiVincenzo stood in place for a brief period after the horn sounded, tossing his arms up once more.Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2025
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Trump has tossed expansionist rhetoric not just at Canada but also at other U.S. allies, with arguments that the frontiers of American power need to be extended to the Danish territory of Greenland, and southward to include the Panama Canal.Jim Morris, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
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The most exciting chapter of your life is waiting to be written.Mark Protus, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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In November, the fitness model opened up to PEOPLE about beginning a new chapter following the couple’s split.Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Without that, you'd be relegated to insignificance.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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When the department returned to the office in July 2022, Bohn relegated Bell Limbrick to an office in Galen Center, far away from other department officials.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Peg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peg. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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