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
Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
Consider small details that can make a big difference like a shoe rack under a bench, pegs lining the wall, and hooks by the door for leashes, bags, and more.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
The stablecoin market has exploded past $220 billion, with a staggering 99% of these tokens pegged to the US dollar.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Traits some might see as virtues — pop-star vocal chops, a progressive sensibility, a contrarian intelligence — made the singer-songwriter a square peg on country’s conformist board, precipitating her departure.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
Consider small details that can make a big difference like a shoe rack under a bench, pegs lining the wall, and hooks by the door for leashes, bags, and more.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
Verb
One pegged valuations for those at between 4x and 8x revenue.
—Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
The stablecoin market has exploded past $220 billion, with a staggering 99% of these tokens pegged to the US dollar.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peg
Noun
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The storms are packing quarter-sized hail (1 inch).—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Mar. 2025
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Then a 3-pointer over Celtics 7-1 center Luke Kornet — just inches from the Nets’ bench — confirmed what his teammates suspected.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Despite the depth and breadth of his transactions, Sweeney did not classify his work as a teardown.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Using data from nearly 10,000 herbarium specimens, scientists at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History have brought attention to the conservation status of these plants, revealing that 87 species—almost half of the genus—are now classified as threatened with extinction.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The 41-year-old Bachelor Nation alum revealed in a March 17 Instagram post that he was attacked by his family dog twice in a span of 12 hours several days earlier while throwing a barbecue with his friends.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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Princess Kate has thrown herself back into work in the weeks since, making several solo engagements and going to Wales twice with Prince William.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While first stage successfully separated, the second stage engine did not get it into orbit.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
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There will be three stages featuring bands, singers, dance teams and DJs.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The 31-year-old came into this week ranked No. 8 in the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR).—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Jayhawks came into the season ranked No. 1 in the country and haven’t lived up to the billing since the end of non-conference play.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The characters are near strangers, tossed together by weird and annoying circumstances.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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Warren, 25, has tossed 11 2/3 innings this spring training, and he's looked excellent each time out.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Ukrainian combat medic disappeared aged 33 in Mariupol, the eastern Ukrainian city that was then under siege in one of the bloodiest chapters in the Russian war against Ukraine.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN,
16 Mar. 2025
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And even though the refs reset the clock to 0.4 seconds, requiring someone to tip away Maryland’s desperation pass to close it out, add another chapter to the continuing story of fantastic finishes in March.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While most automakers have relegated AI to safety-system technology in current models, Mercedes' use of AI in the cabin is a new frontier for the North American market, especially for a vehicle on the lower end of a company's lineup.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Queen was left off the first team picked by the media and relegated to the second team.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Peg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peg. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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