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also flyer
1
as in chance
a risky undertaking
willing to take a flier on the bold, new venture
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2
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
Family members and volunteers handed out fliers asking for help to find Josiah.
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Ellen Pompeo’s Adoption Mystery Good American Family Gets Release Date at Hulu — See First Photos
On the jet, one of the specialists turns out to be a very nervous flier.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 28 Jan. 2025
In a flier posted to X on Friday, L.A. County warned against handling fire debris.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
Searches for the missing 28-year-old have come up empty, and the parents have made an annual trip to the popular music festival to distribute fliers and attempt to gather information, according to WXMI.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Ellen Pompeo’s Adoption Mystery Good American Family Gets Release Date at Hulu — See First Photos
On the jet, one of the specialists turns out to be a very nervous flier.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 28 Jan. 2025
In a flier posted to X on Friday, L.A. County warned against handling fire debris.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
Searches for the missing 28-year-old have come up empty, and the parents have made an annual trip to the popular music festival to distribute fliers and attempt to gather information, according to WXMI.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flier
Noun
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For your best chances of seeing the northern lights tonight, head out to a dark location far from city lights and look northward.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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In the face of industry-wide macroeconomics, the Sundance platform may be the only chance for some films to be seen.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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At Giorgio Armani a pilot silhouette nodded to vintage eyewear designs, ditto for the new styles in Carrera’s women’s collection.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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The team is running a small pilot program that is putting heart monitors on six seal pups.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
14 Feb. 2025
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President Donald Trump is taking a significant gamble with his approach to Ukraine.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Her gamble paid off: by her ninth treatment session, her tumor had entirely disappeared.—
Jamie Ducharme,
TIME,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The three aviators from the helicopter who were identified by the Army: The plane carried talented and ambitious young skaters from around the country.—
Julie Bosman,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2025
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Related article Exclusive: NTSB fought to retain employees after Trump’s federal worker resignation offer Those who were killed included three Army aviators in the Black Hawk: Capt. Rebecca Lobach, 28, who was identified Saturday; Staff Sgt.—
Kaanita Iyer,
CNN,
2 Feb. 2025
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Philadelphia followed that up with a huge 55-23 victory over the Commanders, with Barkley and quarterback Jalen Hurts each scoring three touchdowns on the ground and the latter adding a TD throw.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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Clark believes there are seven key elements to a cozy nook: environment, seating, foot rest, pillows, light, a side table, and a throw.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In the years since Miss Congeniality debuted, the cast members have pursued various ventures and expanded their families.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Venezuela has a heavy type of crude oil that is optimal for asphalt, which is produced by a joint venture project run by PDVSA and Chevron, said Juan Fernández, a former PDVSA executive director of planning, who now lives in South Florida.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Flier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flier. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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