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as in weary
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as in exhaustion
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as in drooping
to be limp from lack of water or vigor
flowers flagging in the summer heat
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as in weakening
to lose bodily strength or vigor
we flagged as we neared the end of the long mountain trail
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as in waving
to direct or notify by a movement or gesture
flagged the cars into the other parking lot
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Recent Examples of flagging
By Charlie Campbell/gelephu, Bhutan, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
Paramount could also shed some of its flagging cable channel operations.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
What to Consider The hotel grounds are massive; walking from a lagoon room to the beach can take some time, as can flagging down a golf cart ride.
—Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
In 2023, Bhutan’s government halved its daily tourist levy to just $100 to boost flagging arrivals.
—By Charlie Campbell/gelephu, Bhutan, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
Paramount could also shed some of its flagging cable channel operations.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
What to Consider The hotel grounds are massive; walking from a lagoon room to the beach can take some time, as can flagging down a golf cart ride.
—Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
What to Consider The hotel grounds are massive; walking from a lagoon room to the beach can take some time, as can flagging down a golf cart ride.
—Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flagging
Adjective
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For my company, that means being both a refuge for weary DEI professionals and a launchpad for those ready to step into their next great act.—
Dria James,
refinery29.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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One weary buyer confided in Parrish, cried on his shoulder.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But what’s catching up to us now is exhaustion and low energy.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Feb. 2025
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For Clark and thousands of other people in her shoes, the waves of exhaustion and optimism are likely to continue for a very long time.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While their rap beef was a major moment for Hip-Hop and has elevated multiple personalities and podcasts, some people are tired of discussing it; Charlamagne seems to fall into that demographic.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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People get tired and begin complaining about the sketch.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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That’s why an exhausted Gustavsson was slow to embrace his teammates after the final horn sounded.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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King Charles cant get involved in Prince Harrys security woes: author Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine and author of ‘My Mother and I,’ explains why the monarch is too exhausted to deal with his younger son’s ongoing court battle.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Rangers are banking on a healthy Jung, a more experienced Wyatt Langford and the additions of Jake Burger and Joc Pederson to pad their lineup and protect against any regression from other players.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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Regardless, Gourde would have likely fetched something for Seattle general manager Ron Francis because his pedigree is valued once spring-time roles around regardless of age and stat regression.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Timberlake — who shares sons Silas, 9, and Phineas, 4, with the Emmy nominee — pleaded guilty in September to the lesser charge of driving while impaired.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2025
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Police arrested 37-year-old Casey Hatley Ruppe and charged her with driving while impaired.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Best guess: Testi plays former secret agent John Dimas, now in his 70s, relaxing on a rocky beach of the French Riviera.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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The trail from the bay leading to the preserve’s entrance is rough, rocky and messy.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As holidays go, however, Flag Day can feel a bit lame.—
Kevin Fisher-Paulson,
San Francisco Chronicle,
8 June 2021
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My 11-year-old loved watching the pups roll balls and play a giant floor piano, but for non-dog owners (guilty as charged), parts of the series—like dressing dogs in little hats and outfits for a Parisian fashion show—feel lame.—
Tim Neville,
Outside Online,
23 Nov. 2020
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“Flagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flagging. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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