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as in drooped
to be limp from lack of water or vigor
flowers flagging in the summer heat
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as in faded
to lose bodily strength or vigor
we flagged as we neared the end of the long mountain trail
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as in waved
to direct or notify by a movement or gesture
flagged the cars into the other parking lot
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Recent Examples of flagged
Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
But some applications are flagged for additional review.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Bankruptcy documents flagged the conflict of interest as a key factor in the chain’s collapse.
—Rita Omokha, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
The group, tracked as ShinyHunters, had been exploiting the PeopleSoft vulnerability for more than two weeks before Oracle flagged it.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Later in the night, as energy flagged, Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins and John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls dialed it back up with KISS’s Shout It Out Loud.
—P. Claire Dodson, Vogue, 12 June 2026
That said, a December 2025 endocrine adaptations review flagged that fasts longer than 24 hours carry greater risk, including cortisol elevation and suppression of follicle-stimulating and luteinizing hormones.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
The 205-page report released Monday estimates roughly $300 million in meal program fraud and flagged potentially $9 billion more in questionable medicaid payments.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Some comments submitted in response to the administration’s solicitation flagged interpretive changes that officials might now seek to undo — and in dozens of cases already have, according to one group.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
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The review also flagged possible downsides reported in individual studies, including headache, lowered mood and discomfort wearing the glasses.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
But some applications are flagged for additional review.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Bankruptcy documents flagged the conflict of interest as a key factor in the chain’s collapse.
—Rita Omokha, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
The group, tracked as ShinyHunters, had been exploiting the PeopleSoft vulnerability for more than two weeks before Oracle flagged it.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Later in the night, as energy flagged, Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins and John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls dialed it back up with KISS’s Shout It Out Loud.
—P. Claire Dodson, Vogue, 12 June 2026
That said, a December 2025 endocrine adaptations review flagged that fasts longer than 24 hours carry greater risk, including cortisol elevation and suppression of follicle-stimulating and luteinizing hormones.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
The 205-page report released Monday estimates roughly $300 million in meal program fraud and flagged potentially $9 billion more in questionable medicaid payments.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Some comments submitted in response to the administration’s solicitation flagged interpretive changes that officials might now seek to undo — and in dozens of cases already have, according to one group.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flagged
Verb
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The chickens stomp with swift feet like an Irish step dancer, keeping their tails erect and wings drooped.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
29 Apr. 2026
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But his mouth was open and drooped peculiarly to one side, and his skin was sucked into his skeleton like a vacuum storage bag.—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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As those temporary surpluses faded, homelessness spending fell sharply.—
Benjamin F. Henwood,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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As Broadway star Avery Wilson sang the National Anthem, the camera faded to a shot of Trump saluting the flag, and MSG erupted into boos.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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As Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0, fans waved their flags, cheered and celebrated the major event that will hit Kansas City in a matter of days.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Minutes after that, Jack Eichel scored, only for it to be waved off because Barbashev skated into the crease and made contact with Andersen’s mask.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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On the other hand, bath towels should be washed after three to five uses, as long as they are hung to dry to prevent bacteria and mildew from developing.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
8 June 2026
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Bright yellow uniforms in different patterns lined one wall, and banners and awards hung from the ceiling — a record of the local Enfield High School team’s accomplishments over the past three decades.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
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Since taking office in October 2024, President Prabowo Subianto has weakened the institutional guardrails that once constrained fiscal expansion and protected central‑bank independence.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Over the course of two summers, the Kings weakened the fulcrum of their roster by losing Matt Roy and Vladislav Gavrikov in free agency, then exacerbating matters by casting off Jordan Spence for a modest return.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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The regular working-class crew heading home for the day filed onto her bus when a supervisor popped by the front door and motioned to two teen girls.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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The attributes and their sustainability motioned toward a dynasty.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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From there, however, his scoring pace sagged somewhat down the stretch of Frölunda’s season.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Weiss had initially sought to reinvent the CBS Evening News, dropping a two-anchor format that had sagged in the ratings.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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Arasheben went downtown, knocked on doors and found somebody to make it for $37,000.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Just one minute later, Heung-min ran through the Czechia back line and had another open look, but this shot went wide of the goal to the left.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Flagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flagged. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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