1
as in drooping
to be limp from lack of water or vigor
flowers flagging in the summer heat
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in weakening
to lose bodily strength or vigor
we flagged as we neared the end of the long mountain trail
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in waving
to direct or notify by a movement or gesture
flagged the cars into the other parking lot
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
2
as in weary
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
as in exhaustion
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of flagging
Zac Anderson, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
With her platinum blonde hair, sparkling dimples, and a wit sharp enough to slice through the static of a flagging Ohio radio station, Anderson, who died this week at 79, became an icon of glamour and grit.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
That means the particles can be tracked in living tissue, flagging early signs of heart disease.
—New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
That means the particles can be tracked in living tissue, flagging early signs of heart disease.
—New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for flagging
Verb
In general, the Fed cuts interest rates to stimulate a flagging economy and job market.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
With her platinum blonde hair, sparkling dimples, and a wit sharp enough to slice through the static of a flagging Ohio radio station, Anderson, who died this week at 79, became an icon of glamour and grit.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Microsoft has found no evidence that a recent Windows 11 update can corrupt a PC’s SSD, despite some user reports flagging the issue.
—PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
That means the particles can be tracked in living tissue, flagging early signs of heart disease.
—New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
Microsoft has found no evidence that a recent Windows 11 update can corrupt a PC’s SSD, despite some user reports flagging the issue.
—PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
That means the particles can be tracked in living tissue, flagging early signs of heart disease.
—New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for flagging
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flagging
Adjective
-
While Schneider was expressing his feelings about the unknown state of Judge’s normally rocket arm, the Yankees seemed weary about answering these kind of inquiries.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
-
Where Shy was the subject of Porter’s slender book — which is really more of a beat-poetry day-in-the-life monologue — the focus shifts here to the weary headmaster who’s been fighting on the students’ behalf all these years.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The pain goes deeper than exhaustion.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
-
Men tumble into each other, frantically fighting to get back up, while others faint from exhaustion.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Susan has lifted us up for 50 years; and her arms have not grown tired.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
6 Sep. 2025
-
Discard the tired-looking center and separate clumps from the outer edges by hand or use a sharp knife or pruning saw.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
While Belly writes thank-you cards for her bridal shower, Conrad enters the house limping.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Gaga ended the performance like an exhausted wind-up doll, caged again physically, but never spiritually.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
-
The apparently recent footage showed two hostages -- Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Alon Ohel -- looking gaunt and exhausted while being driven around Gaza City.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The regression in the Dolphins’ vertical passing game, a problem for most of last season, continued in the opener.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
-
Fully Automated Testing, Validation And Optimization Agentic agents dynamically simulate environments, validate configurations and perform regression and performance testing.—
Abhishek Singh,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Diseased or damaged branches can be removed anytime.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
-
Know how to avoid injury from debris, contaminated water, carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, and damaged buildings and infrastructure.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Both studies found benefit for patients with impaired heart function.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
-
Ondansetron, doxylamine and corticosteroids were rated as the most helpful medications, but many respondents reported side effects such as constipation, sedation and impaired cognition.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Flagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flagging. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share