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also flyers
1
as in ventures
a risky undertaking
willing to take a flier on the bold, new venture
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as in pilots
one who flies or is qualified to fly an aircraft or spacecraft
a hot-air balloon flier
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Recent Examples of fliers
In response to the positive test, MPHD said crews are distributing educational flyers in the affected neighborhood, increasing mosquito trapping, monitoring standing water and applying larvicide where needed to help reduce mosquito populations.
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Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
The power of an underseat carry-on is not to be overlooked, especially for frequent fliers who can’t afford to waste time at an at-gate bag check.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Social media flyers have been promoting a potential teen takeover set for Saturday at the spree.
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Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Mawani and Ortiz disappeared south of Mexico City, about 31 miles east of the mountains of La Marquesa National Park, per NBC Chicago, citing authorities' missing persons flyers.
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Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
That makes the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card's (see rates and fees) all-time high welcome offer of 100,000 points (after spending $5,000 in the first three months from account opening) an enticing offer for frequent Southwest flyers.
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Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Mosquitoes are weak flyers and can be deterred by air movement.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Families posted missing-person flyers with photos of while others shared handwritten lists of names.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
The Senators picked forwards with their first five picks of the draft, taking fliers on Adam Nemec, Oscar Holmertz and Louis Felix Bourque.
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Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
The power of an underseat carry-on is not to be overlooked, especially for frequent fliers who can’t afford to waste time at an at-gate bag check.
—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Social media flyers have been promoting a potential teen takeover set for Saturday at the spree.
—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Mawani and Ortiz disappeared south of Mexico City, about 31 miles east of the mountains of La Marquesa National Park, per NBC Chicago, citing authorities' missing persons flyers.
—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
That makes the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card's (see rates and fees) all-time high welcome offer of 100,000 points (after spending $5,000 in the first three months from account opening) an enticing offer for frequent Southwest flyers.
—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Mosquitoes are weak flyers and can be deterred by air movement.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Families posted missing-person flyers with photos of while others shared handwritten lists of names.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
The Senators picked forwards with their first five picks of the draft, taking fliers on Adam Nemec, Oscar Holmertz and Louis Felix Bourque.
—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fliers
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In his disclosure for 2024, Trump reported more than $600 million in income from cryptocurrencies, golf properties, licensing and other ventures.
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His off-court endeavors have contributed to the majority of his wealth, generating over $1 billion from business ventures and endorsement deals.
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The pilots reported the laser strike while flying over Bedford Township.
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The Next Phase Of Enterprise AI Successful pilots and successful enterprise deployments are very different things.
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LaMelo Ball is teaming up with Anthony Edwards after one of Tim Connelly’s boldest gambles yet.
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Drawing on generations of Chinatown family lore and silences, See turns China City’s vanished streets and her ancestors’ immigrant gambles into a historical fiction layered with stories of survival and belonging.
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Rihanna looks radiant in a raspberry jumpsuit and coordinating aviators while shopping in Beverly Hills on June 24.
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Another option is to simply opt for a pair of aviators that match your own.
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Though their title chances took a hit when Xavi Simons sustained a season-ending injury this spring, the Dutch surround van Dijk with a deep group of younger teammates, including Frenkie de Jong, Denzel Dumfries and Tijjani Reijnders.
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To lessen your chances of contracting the parasite, avoid consuming food or water that may be contaminated with feces, the MCHD warns.
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The idea is to provide enterprises with the tools necessary to build agentic experiences.
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The report also highlighted the potential challenges for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which represent a significant portion of the textiles sector.
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These speculations are put to rest by the child, who says, ‘No!
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Griffin has encouraged these speculations.
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Royals catcher Carter Jensen made a pair of strong throws to assist Lugo on the mound.
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But Ewers’ quick processing and knack for making bold throws could create an opening for the second-year quarterback if Willis struggles in the exhibition season.
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“Fliers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fliers. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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