as in label
a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it
read the tag on the shirt to find out if I could wash it or if it had to be dry-cleaned
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as in to chase
to go after or on the track of
wildlife experts surreptitiously tagged the timber wolf, carefully keeping a safe distance so the wolf wouldn't catch their scent and run
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as in to slap
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
he tagged me with a right hook and blackened my eye
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as in to select
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
she tagged her most experienced operative for the special mission
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Recent Examples of tag
Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
His only local court citation, for an expired registration tag, was dismissed in 1998.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The media mogul also shared a photo of her white birthday cake, decorated with raspberries and small red and white hearts, and tagged her All’s Fair co-stars, Watts, Paulson, Nash, Close and Taylor.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
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Noun
On the last day of the vacation, the trio joined a bachelor party and were playing a game of tag when one of the men picked Morjaria up and lifted her over his shoulder.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
His only local court citation, for an expired registration tag, was dismissed in 1998.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Now, the administration takes its cues when tagged in posts from the grassroots right, and federal force can follow vertical videos.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The media mogul also shared a photo of her white birthday cake, decorated with raspberries and small red and white hearts, and tagged her All’s Fair co-stars, Watts, Paulson, Nash, Close and Taylor.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tag
label
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From heritage brands like Paraboot and Danner to designer labels including Brunello Cucinelli and Ralph Lauren Purple Label, the hiking boot continues its ascent.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Since founding her label in the 1980s, Rowley has built a brand that spans ready-to-wear, surf and swim, accessories and home goods, while staging runway shows that often double as performance art.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Tag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tag. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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