flyer
noun
fly·er
less common spelling of flier
1
2
: a reckless or speculative venture
—usually used in the phrase take a flier
He took a flier in politics soon after getting his degree.
3
usually flyer
: an advertising circular
Flyers announcing the concert were distributed throughout the city.
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The Steelers are taking a flyer on 2025 — signing Rodgers and trading for veteran defensive back Jalen Ramsey, among other notable moves — and are intent on trying to find their next franchise quarterback in the 2026 draft, which just so happens to be taking place in Pittsburgh.
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Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
But for the biggest part of the burgeoning private credit market, the sector dominated by the PE giants, the business isn’t primarily about taking flyers on less-than-best-in-class borrowers in exchange for fat interest payments.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 17 July 2025
Because of the aprons, there aren’t as many teams out there willing to really take those flyers.
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Kroger customers with a loyalty card can grab a sales flyer and shop for the Weekly Digital Deals.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 15 July 2025
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Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
But for the biggest part of the burgeoning private credit market, the sector dominated by the PE giants, the business isn’t primarily about taking flyers on less-than-best-in-class borrowers in exchange for fat interest payments.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 17 July 2025
Because of the aprons, there aren’t as many teams out there willing to really take those flyers.
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Kroger customers with a loyalty card can grab a sales flyer and shop for the Weekly Digital Deals.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 15 July 2025
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“Flyer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flyer. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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