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as in tagging
to attach an identifying slip to
he labeled all of the poisonous materials with the familiar skull and crossbones
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as in specifying
to give a name to
the dictionary labels some words "archaic"
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Recent Examples of labeling
This involves labeling people according to categories that deprive them of positive human qualities.
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Ron Barrett, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
The outlet said many criticized his behavior, labeling it racist, sexist, or out of touch.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Ride-sharing giant Uber began labeling its own data in 2024.
—Phoebe Liu, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
But the appeals panel ruled that Perlmutter’s circumstances were different, labeling her as a legislative branch official rather than a component of the executive.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
During the George Floyd protests, local groups like Detroit Will Breathe demanded an end to Project Green Light and facial recognition surveillance, labeling the program invasive and racist.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
In the state legislature, Salvador has sponsored a variety of bills to regulate AI, including a ban on deepfakes in political campaigns and an initiative to create standards for labeling AI content.
—Kyle Ingram, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
The complaint alleged that Disney violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule by not labeling some YouTube videos as being made for children.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
In the current format, labeling the FedEx Cup winner as the tour champion devalues a season’s worth of play.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Ron Barrett, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
The outlet said many criticized his behavior, labeling it racist, sexist, or out of touch.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Ride-sharing giant Uber began labeling its own data in 2024.
—Phoebe Liu, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
But the appeals panel ruled that Perlmutter’s circumstances were different, labeling her as a legislative branch official rather than a component of the executive.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
During the George Floyd protests, local groups like Detroit Will Breathe demanded an end to Project Green Light and facial recognition surveillance, labeling the program invasive and racist.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
In the state legislature, Salvador has sponsored a variety of bills to regulate AI, including a ban on deepfakes in political campaigns and an initiative to create standards for labeling AI content.
—Kyle Ingram, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
The complaint alleged that Disney violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule by not labeling some YouTube videos as being made for children.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
In the current format, labeling the FedEx Cup winner as the tour champion devalues a season’s worth of play.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for labeling
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Share a photo of their experience at a trail community of social media using the hashtag #MammothHikeChallenge and tagging @iceagetrailorg.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Marcos administration has also replaced leadership at the presidential task force on media security and barred police from red-tagging journalists — though whether that ban will be enforced remains unclear.—
Ashish Valentine,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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Approximately 50 soldiers guarding the vehicles attempted to repel the attackers, presidential spokesperson Carolina Jaramillo said, without specifying whether anyone was injured.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Instead, Mason suggests specifying the purpose and time frame of your request.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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ProPublica is not identifying the former station chief or the contractor to protect their safety.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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In August, Kelley was arrested and charged with three misdemeanors — one for electronic communications harassment and two for electronic disclosure of personal identifying information — following days of apparent confrontational social media posts allegedly doxxing her friends and family members.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Journal Sentinel isn't naming the two men because they were not charged in the incident.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The parent tester of a 2 year old Sesame Street fan said that this toy entertained her child who loved naming each character and taking them in and out of the box.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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The post comes just hours after The Life of a Showgirl dropped, marking Swift’s 12th studio album and the first she’s released since 17-week Billboard 200-topper The Tortured Poets Department.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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Friday’s high jewelry runway spectacular at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs during Paris Fashion Week will be the culmination of a big year for Messika, which is marking its 20th anniversary.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Sony Pictures has made Aaron Sorkin‘s The Social Network follow-up official, titling it The Social Reckoning and setting a fall theatrical release of October 9, 2026.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
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Back in 2020, experts on national law said that while there was a legal process for designating foreign terrorist groups, there was not the same option for domestic terrorist groups, and that this law has not changed.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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However, one of the corresponding moves was the team designating Alek Manoah for assignment.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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But Rieff also invokes sickness in another sense, denoting that which is morally repugnant.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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Or maybe the font is just denoting the cloistered lives of the people at this film’s center.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Labeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labeling. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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