1
as in ranks
to arrange or assign according to type
pegged her as a backstabber right from the beginning
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2
as in throws
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
pegged the ball to the second baseman
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Recent Examples of pegs
Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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In the seed stage area, Drake Star pegs Eberg Capital as the leader with 10 deals, including into Betr and PLN.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pegs
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The Environmental Protection Agency actually classifies capsaicin as a biochemical pesticide and animal repellant.Amiah Taylor, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
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The law classifies international surrogacy as a universal crime, putting it on par with serious offenses such as terrorism.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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The photo was posted to an account, verified by NBC News, belonging to Betar, which describes itself as a Zionist activist movement, with several global chapters, including one in France.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The piles of books around the place give a clue to the next chapters, a handful of which the indie company founders will reveal for the first time here.Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
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Stover’s dedication to offering an all-encompassing approach to artist management distinguishes MTS from its competitors.SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 1 Oct. 2024
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Artisan distinguishes itself by effectively addressing app sprawl.Dasha Shunina, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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The Vietnam arm also distributes both Vietnamese and international films, including titles from Warner Bros, Universal and Paramount.Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
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The fund distributes funds to service organizations that help with disaster response and recovery.Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Pegs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pegs. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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