peg
noun
a pin of wood or other material driven or fitted into something, as to fasten parts together, to hang things on, to make fast a rope or string on, to stop a hole, or to mark some point.
have pegged
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present perfectof peg.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Energy analysts and officials have pegged energy infrastructure repair costs in the region at tens of billions, covering engineering, construction, equipment and materials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Media reports have pegged the expected initial valuation at around $2 trillion.
From MarketWatch ● May 20, 2026
In retrospect, it’s easy why pundits have pegged this conference as the high water mark for Moms for Liberty’s influence.
From Salon ● Jan. 20, 2026
Studies have pegged the identical twin concurrence rate anywhere from 60% to 90%, though the intensity of the twins’ autistic traits may differ significantly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 11, 2025
I never would have pegged her the type to be sneaky like that.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
