flied

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "flied" is correct and usable in written English, but it is context-specific.
It is typically used as the past tense of the verb "to fly" when referring to insects or certain contexts in aviation. Example: "The dragonfly flied gracefully over the pond."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

Mr Ulrich told the Huffington Post in 2013 that he "actually flied and comes and sees us play if he's got a day off".

Independent

Pepitone singled, and Boyer flied out to Willie Davis.

The New Yorker

After all, as he says, Willie Mays has flied out to him in a softball game at Dodger Stadium; he has played clarinet marching in New Orleans parades and at Preservation Hall; he has supped with Groucho and with S. J. Perelman.

The New Yorker

Wright flied to right field for the game's final out.

The New Yorker

Angel Pagan flied out to right, ending the Mets' threat.

The New Yorker

But pinch-hitter Carlos Beltran flied out to right field, and Padilla struck out Wright to end the game.

The New York Times - Sports

With a 1-1 count, he swung hard and missed a high fastball, and then he flied out softly to center field.

The New York Times - Sports

Teixeira then tried to score after Alex Rodriguez flied out to center field, but DeWayne Wise made an impressive throw to get Teixeira.

The New York Times - Sports

Harper wore red-tinted contact lenses in the afternoon glare on Wednesday, but he went 0 for 5 and flied out to center to end the game.

The New York Times - Sports

He worked the count full, witnessing almost everything in Lincecum's repertoire, and then flied out to center field.

The New York Times - Sports

After Robinson Cano flied out and the Yankees were two outs from being swept by the last-place Orioles, Swisher strode to the plate, looking for just one fastball to drive.

The New York Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "flied" specifically in baseball contexts to denote hitting a fly ball that results in an out. In other contexts, prefer "flew" as the past tense of "fly".

Common error

Avoid using "flied" in contexts unrelated to baseball; in most cases, "flew" is the appropriate past tense form of "fly". For example, instead of "The bird flied away", use "The bird flew away".

Linguistic Context

The primary grammatical function of "flied" is as the past tense of the verb "fly" specifically in baseball contexts. As Ludwig AI states, it refers to the action of hitting a fly ball that is caught, resulting in an out. Outside of baseball, this form is incorrect; "flew" is the standard past tense.

Expression frequency: Very common

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News & Media

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Science

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Formal & Business

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Academia

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the word "flied" is a grammatically correct, albeit context-specific, past tense form of the verb "fly". As Ludwig AI highlights, it is predominantly used in baseball to describe hitting a fly ball that results in an out. Its occurrence is very common in news and media, particularly sports reporting. Outside of baseball, "flew" is the universally accepted past tense form. When writing, remember that using "flied" correctly demonstrates a nuanced understanding of baseball terminology while misuse outside of this context would be considered incorrect.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

flew out

Uses the more standard past tense of 'fly' in a baseball context. This is the standard past tense of fly in baseball.

hit a fly ball

Replaces the past tense verb with a more descriptive verb phrase.

was retired on a fly ball

A passive voice construction indicating the player was put out.

made an out by a fly ball

Conveys the same outcome using a different grammatical structure and vocabulary.

popped out

A more informal synonym for hitting a very short fly ball.

lifted a fly ball to

Uses a different verb to describe hitting a fly ball towards a specific location.

sent a fly ball to

Similar to 'lifted a fly ball' but with a different verb choice.

hit a sacrifice fly

Describes a specific type of fly ball that scores a run.

flied into a double play

Describes the hit that resulted in a double play

hit one to the outfield

Describes hitting a ball to the outfield without specifying the type of hit.

FAQs

When is it correct to use "flied" instead of "flew"?

"Flied" is specifically used in baseball to describe hitting a fly ball that results in an out. In all other contexts, "flew" is the correct past tense of "fly".

Is "flied out" a common term in baseball terminology?

Yes, "flied out" is a standard term in baseball, referring to when a batter is out because they hit a fly ball that is caught by a fielder.

What are some alternatives to saying someone "flied out"?

You could say the batter "hit a fly ball", "made an out by a fly ball", or "popped out" depending on the context and the type of fly ball.

Which is correct, "flied" or "flew out" in a baseball context?

While both can be understood, "flied out" is the traditionally correct and more specific term for describing when a batter is out by hitting a fly ball that is caught. "Flew out" is acceptable, but less precise.