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as in ranked
to arrange or assign according to type
pegged her as a backstabber right from the beginning
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as in threw
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 pegged
Their inability to be pegged to one specific era?
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Sophie Collé, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
In 2021 the government scrapped the dual currency (the peso and the convertible peso, which was pegged to the dollar) and reformed prices, salaries, the ration economy, and pensions.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
However, the company’s growth rates are pegged at just about 25% for both 2024 and 2025 per consensus estimates.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Some have pegged the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres as favorites for Sasaki, but his agent, Joel Wolfe, said the right-hander hasn’t mentioned a preference for the West Coast.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
The five-year pact, pegged at $500 million at the time, had a unique structure that allowed Abrams to draw from a significant pool of money to sign other writers to overall deals.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Many have pegged the Dodgers and Padres as favorites for the 23-year-old, but the Yankees and Mets, among others, are also expected to pursue Sasaki.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
Though many Pixel users haven't even updated to Android 15 yet, Google is already actively testing Android 16 among developers, with a tentative release date pegged for May 2025.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 8 Dec. 2024
It’s pegged as a horror story about co-dependency, though plot details are mainly under wraps.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Sophie Collé, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
In 2021 the government scrapped the dual currency (the peso and the convertible peso, which was pegged to the dollar) and reformed prices, salaries, the ration economy, and pensions.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
However, the company’s growth rates are pegged at just about 25% for both 2024 and 2025 per consensus estimates.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Some have pegged the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres as favorites for Sasaki, but his agent, Joel Wolfe, said the right-hander hasn’t mentioned a preference for the West Coast.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
The five-year pact, pegged at $500 million at the time, had a unique structure that allowed Abrams to draw from a significant pool of money to sign other writers to overall deals.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Many have pegged the Dodgers and Padres as favorites for the 23-year-old, but the Yankees and Mets, among others, are also expected to pursue Sasaki.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
Though many Pixel users haven't even updated to Android 15 yet, Google is already actively testing Android 16 among developers, with a tentative release date pegged for May 2025.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 8 Dec. 2024
It’s pegged as a horror story about co-dependency, though plot details are mainly under wraps.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pegged
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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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Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.—
Joohee Cho,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
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Steam's recommendation algorithm noticed, and tossed 2021's Fights in Tight Spaces at me.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Dec. 2024
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Geno Smith threw for an impressive 314 yards and 3 touchdowns but also tossed 2 interceptions.—
Kilty Cleary,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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Santos Vs Corinthians Just over a year ago Santos were relegated for the first time in their 111 year history.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The duo's collaborations aren't just relegated to the recording booth and the stage, either.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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Queen scored 17 points and, with Orlando clinging to a one-point lead with 12 seconds remaining, hurled a pass to da Silva in the left corner.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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At another nearby grove, settlers hurled stones, injuring one of the Palestinian pickers.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
19 Dec. 2024
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The shoot was also distinguished by a series of high-profile visitors.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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My hope is 2025 will echo that distinguished past, welcoming new voices to our civil society that push leadership in a similar direction — with substantial carbon emissions reductions.—
Mike Gunter,
Orlando Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2025
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They were presumed dead, flung along with countless others into the mass graves dug across the country.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
The New Yorker,
30 Dec. 2024
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The mind reels at the musical darts that the late Phil Ochs could have flung in the direction of the person who’s about to re-enter the White House.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
22 Dec. 2024
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All that remained was the center of Structure 10, and there, in the weak morning light, was the hearth where the cow skull had been placed upside down.—
Peter Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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In the current digital age, countless enterprises have placed their focus on improving automation and implementing emergent artificial intelligence (AI) technology.—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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The offensive coordinator who brought him in, Phil Longo, was fired late in the season.—
Antonio Morales,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Bears offense struggled under coordinator Shane Waldron, so he was fired.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Pegged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pegged. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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