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as in chance
a risky undertaking
willing to take a flier on the bold, new venture
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as in pilot
one who flies or is qualified to fly an aircraft or spacecraft
a hot-air balloon flier
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Recent Examples of flier
Thanks to a partnership with DIG, transatlantic JetBlue fliers can choose a healthy by building custom grain or salad bowls with all the fixings from the seat-back entertainment system.
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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Discount and price comparison apps Discount apps like Flipp aggregate sales fliers and store circulars.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
Frequent flier programs regularly change their rules, often to the traveler’s disadvantage.
—Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
On Tuesday, the group of volunteers canvassed the neighborhood where Bryan was last seen, taping up posters, handing out fliers and talking to shopkeepers and passersby.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Discount and price comparison apps Discount apps like Flipp aggregate sales fliers and store circulars.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
Frequent flier programs regularly change their rules, often to the traveler’s disadvantage.
—Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
On Tuesday, the group of volunteers canvassed the neighborhood where Bryan was last seen, taping up posters, handing out fliers and talking to shopkeepers and passersby.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flier
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There’s an 80% chance of precipitation from Friday night into Saturday, which would mean a snowy start to the weekend.Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
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With the extra chance, Winston hit Cedric Tillman for the decisive touchdown.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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California Emergency evacuation alert sent in error to large number of Los Angeles residents 1 hour ago Drone pilots can apply for waivers to fly in the restricted airspace, but the FAA said no such waivers had been granted as of Thursday afternoon.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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For its pilot year, the USWNTPA also partnered with the MLS Players Association and had four MLS players join the program, with funding for each participant coming from the players’ union.Melanie Anzidei, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Watch—And Rewatch—This 215-Minute Film The Brutalist’s ambitious gamble with the audience mostly pays off.David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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That feels like a gamble the Bears aren’t in a position to take.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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Axiom Space’s Director of Human Spaceflight and former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is the mission commander with aviator John Shoffner as pilot and two mission specialist seats paid for by the Saudi Space Commission, Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
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The dapper duo both sported suits for the evening, as well as aviator shades.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Against those in-breaking routes, the Kansas City defense led the NFL in opponent completion percentage (50 percent) and yards per attempt (6.8) and ranked third in passer rating allowed on such throws (64.4).Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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The 6-foot-4, 220-pound Purdie is a former 3-star prospect out of Maryland’s Milford Mill Academy who threw for 1,802 yards, completing 50% of his throws (100 of 200) for 10 touchdowns with 6 interceptions while also rushing for a score in 2024.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
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The project marks Maddock Films’ first venture into the historical epic genre and features Kaushal alongside Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
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Also try: Check out these other dogsledding ventures within driving distance of Pittsburgh.Ryan Deto, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Flier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flier. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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