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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After a brief illness, Shyer died Friday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, according to the Hollywood Reporter.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Charles Dolan, a cable pioneer and patriarch of the Dolan family, which controls media companies, entertainment venues and sports teams, died Dec. 28 of natural causes, Newsday reported.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
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During the dot-com boom, many bearish voices on Wall Street fell silent, and some left their jobs, as their firms sought to profit from the boom by promoting or investing in Internet and tech stocks.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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The proposal comes as Nissan is urgently cutting costs, having fallen behind in the global EV race, while both companies are struggling in the bruising Chinese automotive market.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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Following a celebrated career, Caan passed away in July 2022 at the age of 82.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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For the Terry family, the puppies’ presence felt like a message from Sam, who passed away in 2023.KUTV Staff, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
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The Pro Pickleball Medal Tracker has now been updated with these results; check out this link online for a complete pro medal history for all tours and all pro events dating to the beginnings of all the major pro tours, plus pro events that predated 2020.Todd Boss, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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For a dinner party, check out A Golden New Year's Eve at El Puro.McKenzie Rankin, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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As an elder goose notes, Brightbill would likely have perished had he not been adopted by a creature with the dedication to raise him and the skills (extendable arms, logical deduction) to keep him alive.Elvia Wilk, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Her husband, John Jacob Astor the IV perished aboard the ship.Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
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The mother-daughter duo stepped out for the Golden Globes First-time Nominees Luncheon at Maybourne Beverly Hills on Tuesday, Dec. 17.Angel Saunders, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Celebrity babies, that is: Stars like Jennifer Lawrence, Megan Fox, and Hailey Bieber all stepped out as proud moms-to-be, totally redefining maternity style in the process.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Peg out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peg%20out. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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