as in to die
to stop living
when her pet pig pegged out she grieved for weeks
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Recent Examples of peg out
Then, on Monday, Feb. 24, he was administered a feeding peg out of his nose and into his stomach.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Wilderness camping is also pegging out fresh terrain in Kyrgyzstan, with yurt stays on the steppes trending for 2024, according to Wild Frontiers, as is Mongolia; while Albania, Mongolia, Pakistan and the Empty Quarter of Oman are all on the radar for an increasing number of travelers.
—Condé Nast Traveller, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Dec. 2023
They’re not supposed to peg out, abruptly and without grace, in the middle of the goddamn street.
—Jason Kehe, Wired, 18 Jan. 2021
Charna Flam, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Wilderness camping is also pegging out fresh terrain in Kyrgyzstan, with yurt stays on the steppes trending for 2024, according to Wild Frontiers, as is Mongolia; while Albania, Mongolia, Pakistan and the Empty Quarter of Oman are all on the radar for an increasing number of travelers.
—Condé Nast Traveller, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Dec. 2023
They’re not supposed to peg out, abruptly and without grace, in the middle of the goddamn street.
—Jason Kehe, Wired, 18 Jan. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peg out
Verb
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Joe Harris, believed to be the oldest surviving World War II paratrooper and a member of the U.S. Army's first all-Black parachute infantry battalion, has died.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2025
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So Hood piled into his car and drove all night to visit the dying 75-year-old.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
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At the same time, the idea of a groundshare with Merseyside rivals Everton was mooted, but with both sets of supporters against the proposal, this fell flat.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Still, relative humidity values are expected to fall below 25 percent outside of the mountains and around 25 percent in the mountain valleys, with higher values in the higher elevations.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2025
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In June 2024, the club’s physiotherapist, Paul Butler, passed away suddenly aged 37.—
Colin Millar,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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George Foreman, one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, one of the sports world’s most influential people, passed away on Friday, March 21.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Keep scrolling to check out our favorite finds — prices start at just $17.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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To learn more about optimizing your retirement savings, check out my previous Forbes article on Smart Ways to Maximize Your Retirement Savings here.—
James Brewer,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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In turning the lens on Cromwell, whose role is much less conspicuous in history, Straughan offers a broader portrait of the world around King Henry, one that lived, thrived and perished by his orders.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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Although there was no urgency this time—the men at the summit had already perished—Vin left her in a leaky tent on the glacier at the base camp, alone, with only the wind and heavy snow for company.—
Maya Silver,
Outside Online,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The actress stepped out of the spotlight in later years with only occasional roles.—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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All the can't-miss looks on your favorite stars at this week's most major events all over the world Comments From Los Angeles to London, the stars are stepping out in style for major celebrations.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Peg out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peg%20out. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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