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also flyer
1
as in chance
a risky undertaking
willing to take a flier on the bold, new venture
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2
as in pilot
one who flies or is qualified to fly an aircraft or spacecraft
a hot-air balloon flier
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Recent Examples of flier
Business fliers departing from Istanbul can book their menu choices in advance and also pick the times it is served.
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AFAR Media, 10 July 2025
On Monday, before the rule change was announced, some airports across the U.S. had already started phasing out the security measure and begun allowing fliers to move through security with their shoes on, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 8 July 2025
United Airlines fliers can expect in-flight Wi-Fi from Starlink to resume after the company fixed a static interference issue that briefly forced the satellite internet service offline.
—PC Magazine, 18 July 2025
Drawn to the appeal of plush seating, peaceful ambiance, and complimentary food and drink, frequent fliers arrived early at the airport, hoping to blitz through security and enjoy a quiet refuge in the airport lounge before their flights.
—Katherine Fan, AFAR Media, 16 July 2025
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AFAR Media, 10 July 2025
On Monday, before the rule change was announced, some airports across the U.S. had already started phasing out the security measure and begun allowing fliers to move through security with their shoes on, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 8 July 2025
United Airlines fliers can expect in-flight Wi-Fi from Starlink to resume after the company fixed a static interference issue that briefly forced the satellite internet service offline.
—PC Magazine, 18 July 2025
Drawn to the appeal of plush seating, peaceful ambiance, and complimentary food and drink, frequent fliers arrived early at the airport, hoping to blitz through security and enjoy a quiet refuge in the airport lounge before their flights.
—Katherine Fan, AFAR Media, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flier
Noun
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In the subsequent game, after more than nine minutes and facing a fifth break point chance, Bouchard capitalized on Bencic’s backhand error in the net.—
Lukas Weese,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Democratic lawmakers in Nashville are demanding answers on the plans, while the state’s Republican leaders have jumped at the chance to partner with Musk.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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Sitting to her right inside SpaceX's Crew Dragon Endeavour capsule was veteran NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, serving as the vehicle pilot.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
1 Aug. 2025
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Develop Collaborative Pilot Programs For Product Testing Developing pilot programs that serve as regulatory sandboxes and engage with regulators is one way fintech companies can remain innovative and navigate global regulations.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Miami is always selling and Alcántara's inconsistency means keeping him around next season is a gamble the front office won't take.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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But this is a major economic gamble being undertaken by Trump and those pushing for lower rates under the belief that mortgages will also become more affordable as a result and boost homebuying activity.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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Axiom Space’s Director of Human Spaceflight and former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is the mission commander with aviator John Shoffner as pilot and two mission specialist seats paid for by the Saudi Space Commission, Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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Oversized aviators Mark my words: Summer’s trendiest sunglasses will be retro, oversized aviators.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
24 June 2025
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The next time, there was more contact down the field and Robinson was able to escape, but not in time to pull in a back-shoulder throw.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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Philadelphia made the smart decision to move Harper out of the outfield to prevent him from making longer and more stressful throws.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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Remington, who counts Gary Dauberman (It), Chris Morgan (the Fast & Furious movies), and Eric Pearson (Thunderbolts*), among others as her clients, is leaving CAA to launch a new venture focused on literary management.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Similar to an incubator, a start-up accelerator is an investment company that looks to grow a new venture in exchange for a stake in the business.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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“Flier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flier. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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