PEG (AWAY) Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

peg (away)

verb

Definition of peg (away)

as in to labor

to devote serious and sustained effort the writer pegged away at his first novel for three years before he felt that it was ready to be published

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Royals starter Seth Lugo labored through 4 2/3 innings while allowing five runs.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2026
Indiana National Guard soldiers labored in Hobart, Gary and Munster to clear trees and limbs to reopen streets.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of labor

Verb

According to the court document, the fraud scheme started with recruiting young women who were homeless or struggling with addiction, housing or finances.

— Adam Duxter, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Even as Brandon Marsh struggled against lefties, he was allowed to hit against tough relievers late in games.

— Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of struggle

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First Tee is a youth development organization that strives to building strength of character in kids using the game of golf.

— Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
The proposal to redevelop Corporate Woods comes at a time when the city strives to transform the area into a more walkable and vibrant space for residents, workers and visitors.

— Taylor O'Connor August 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of strive

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After working around the clock for the better part of a week toward an interim bilateral trade deal, trade officials from the United States and Canada may have reached a consensus that will stave off a fresh round of punishing tariffs.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
In a country where current and former governors command massive grassroots support and are often accused of working with local electoral officials to manipulate election results, analysts say the defections could work in Tinubu’s favor.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

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