as in to die
to stop living
when her pet pig pegged out she grieved for weeks
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Recent Examples of peg out
Wilderness camping is also pegging out fresh terrain in Kyrgyzstan, with yurt stays on the steppes trending for 2024, according to Wild Frontiers, as is Mongolia; while Albania, Mongolia, Pakistan and the Empty Quarter of Oman are all on the radar for an increasing number of travelers.
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Condé Nast Traveller, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Dec. 2023
They’re not supposed to peg out, abruptly and without grace, in the middle of the goddamn street.
—Jason Kehe, Wired, 18 Jan. 2021
Condé Nast Traveller, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Dec. 2023
They’re not supposed to peg out, abruptly and without grace, in the middle of the goddamn street.
—Jason Kehe, Wired, 18 Jan. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peg out
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Jason died Thursday in his West Hollywood home after a long battle with cancer, a family representative told The Hollywood Reporter.—
Mike Barnes,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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The cat also tested positive for the virus and died 24 hours later.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Vaccination Rates As reported by the CDC, the measles vaccination rate among children in kindergarten nationally has fallen since 2019, from approximately 95 percent of children receiving a two-dose MMR coverage to 92.7 percent.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The market also soured on Salesforce, which fell 4% despite topping analysts’ profit expectations for the latest quarter.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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But shortly after these sweet and easy writing sessions, Mirabella passed away suddenly in April of 2022.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Angus Cloud, who was best known for playing the lovable drug dealer Fez on the hit show, passed away unexpectedly in July 2023 at just 25 years old.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
15 Feb. 2025
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2025
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For more recommendations, check out our guide to the Best Heat Protectant Sprays.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
27 Feb. 2025
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The names of the boaters who perished and those hospitalized were not immediately released.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2025
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That was quickly followed by two fatal accidents aboard small planes—one in Philadelphia and then one in Alaska—in which a total of 17 people perished, adding to the unease.—
Barbara Peterson,
AFAR Media,
20 Feb. 2025
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So much of Alex’s adult life has been spent trying to step out of her father’s shadow.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2025
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In the 4 Nations Face-Off, Brady Tkachuk stepped out of his brother’s shadow.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Peg out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peg%20out. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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