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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The organization, created in 2002 after four students at a Jefferson County high school died by suicide in a nine-month period, is branching out beyond the Front Range.Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Suddenly, Stephen is a father again, tearfully clutching a crying boy, the one his son died to save.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Valor recovered the ensuing onside kick and ran out the clock after that as Regis fell a win short of the quarterfinals for the second year in a row.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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That’s in part because Democrats fell short in their bid to flip enough battleground districts in Southern California and the Central Valley to help the national party win a majority.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Jones passed away at home in Bel Air, California, his publicist told Variety and other outlets on Sunday, November 3.Justin Curto, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Rainey, who passed away in 2023, spent decades opposing Napolitano’s story and calling her a liar.Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2024
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To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.TJ Hutchinson, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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For the sake of his general health, he should be checked out, first with his dentist and possibly later with his doctor.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The twist involves a naming switch-up between Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and his Jedi master Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson), who perishes at the hand of Darth Maul (Ray Park) at the conclusion of the divisive prequel.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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In the end, 384 men survived and 828 perished, either in the hold or in the water.Mathew Scott, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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At the glitzy 2024 LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles last night, the reality TV star stepped out sporting a plunging, form-fitting white Gucci gown and the Attallah cross pendant that was famously worn by the late royal, CNN reported.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Building relationships outside your organization may seem like a no-brainer, but stepping out and engaging directly with the community can be daunting.Tylor Taylor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Peg out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peg%20out. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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