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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
In one viral series, Rob answers questions from nervous fliers in the comments.
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Instructor supervision for fliers with a P2 or H3 rating is available for $250 per day.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
Residents who find similar fliers are encouraged call 911 and report their location, according to the event organizers.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
His paternal grandma prints the flyers and helps get the word out, while his mom’s mom makes the costumes.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 22 Oct. 2025
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Instructor supervision for fliers with a P2 or H3 rating is available for $250 per day.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
Residents who find similar fliers are encouraged call 911 and report their location, according to the event organizers.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
His paternal grandma prints the flyers and helps get the word out, while his mom’s mom makes the costumes.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flier
Noun
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Jeremy Doku is the next most involved player, with three big chances created and three received.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Pay an additional $1 to add the Power Play for a chance to multiply all Powerball winnings except for the jackpot.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
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According to Goldstein, the current issues with eVTOLs operating without pilots are a mixture of regulatory, infrastructure in terms of communicating with other aircraft and controllers on the ground, and consumer acceptance.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Miami Vice movie is said to be inspired by the show’s pilot episode and first season and is set to explore the glitz and corruption of mid-’80s Miami.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Players can, subject to some prohibitions, gamble on sports other than the NFL.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Taking these steps would let Gen Z — and every generation to follow — see the frozen aisle not as a gamble, but as a reliable lifeline in lean times and times of plenty.—
Darin Detwiler,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Keith Stewart, a former US naval aviator, noted that the Fujian’s deck layout limits simultaneous takeoffs and landings.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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While Bezos wore a black shirt and tight black jeans with his trusty aviators, Sánchez Bezos opted for a rose-print, ruffled Roberto Cavalli dress in beige and black.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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Threshold Chenille Throw Blanket Measuring 50 by 70 inches, the throw is large enough to drape across a sofa, bed, or an accent chair to add texture to a room while compact enough to fold up and take with you.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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A week ago, Mahomes made his first back shoulder throw of the entire season, a 3-yard pitch to Rice for a touchdown.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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To prove their point, the researchers analyzed 46 years’ worth of venture-capital startup investments, among other data points.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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The venture, created in partnership with production companies KawanKawan Media and DW, revives the spirit of La Factory – a filmmaker incubator that ran at Directors’ Fortnight beginning in 2013.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Flier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flier. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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