Synonyms of tag

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noun

ˈtag 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• label
• ticket
• marker
• caption
• plaque
• mark
• stamp
• symbol
• logo
• sticker
• seal
• badge
• emblem
• brand
• legend
• trademark
• hallmark
• decal

tag

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verb (1)

1

as in to label

to attach an identifying slip to

tagged all the dresses with sale stickers before putting them on the rack

Synonyms & Similar Words

• label
• mark
• stamp
• identify
• ticket
• designate
• title
• tab
• name
• style
• caption
• brand
• earmark
• term
• hallmark
• call
• entitle
• stigmatize

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chase
• track
• pursue
• follow
• dog
• tail
• escort
• course
• accompany
• trace
• trail
• run after
• watch
• hound
• shadow
• run
• hunt
• bird-dog
• seek
• eye
• search (for)
• chaperone
• observe

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lead
• guide
• pilot
• head

tag

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verb (2)

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slap
• punch
• hit
• smack
• knock
• clip
• bang
• slam
• clap
• swipe
• strike
• pound
• box
• bat
• whack
• crack
• belt
• nail
• slug
• kick
• bash
• sock
• clock
• paste
• bob
• bop
• lick
• swat
• tap
• rap
• thump
• clobber
• zap
• push
• hammer
• clout
• poke
• shove
• whale
• chop
• flick
• jab
• bludgeon
• smite
• bust
• bump
• stamp
• thwack
• bonk
• stab
• wallop
• stroke
• biff
• slog
• cuff
• rough
• hang one on
• beat
• slash
• maul
• bung
• pepper
• pelt
• buffet
• lace
• batter
• knee
• deck
• mangle
• cream
• pummel
• dump
• lash
• butt
• scuff
• bean
• bunt
• whip
• club
• pommel
• spear
• drub
• prod
• fell
• lambaste
• cane
• brain
• knock down
• floor
• jostle
• switch
• skull
• bowl (down or over)
• level
• sledge
• sap
• sucker punch
• cudgel
• flog
• flail
• thrash
• conk
• sledgehammer
• rabbit-punch

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• select
• choose
• pick
• name
• take
• prefer
• elect
• designate
• opt (for)
• cull
• single (out)
• tab
• handpick
• nominate
• cherry-pick
• mark
• adopt
• accept
• set
• tap
• appoint
• settle (on or upon)
• embrace
• preselect
• fix
• espouse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuse
• reject
• turn down
• decline
• negative
• disapprove
• repudiate
• discard
• throw away
• throw out
• spurn
• jettison

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tag

Noun

Over time, the tags fall off or attach chaotically, meaning tags are inconsistent between cells and genes start turning on unpredictably. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2026

Police in Lakewood posted an update on how the campaign is going, using a temporary tag that had been altered as an example of what not to do. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Verb

Experts can validate the ontology and review exceptions instead of tagging every document, making classification scalable while retaining human oversight. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

He was supposed to drop it to the Twins’ first baseman, Mickey Hatcher, who was going to catch it and tag Kingman out retroactively. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing tag

• price tag
• tag sale