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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
Others produced inconsistent or inaccurate results, including labeling some dogs as breeds with legal or insurance implications.
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
For this reason, many eating disorder treatment professionals balk at the idea of labeling some foods as addictive.
—Claire Wilcox, The Conversation, 10 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
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
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
For this reason, many eating disorder treatment professionals balk at the idea of labeling some foods as addictive.
—Claire Wilcox, The Conversation, 10 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for labeling
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The band also shared photos to Instagram after the concert, tagging Apple in the post.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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The case drew attention in May after the defendants were arrested following reports of groups tagging buildings and statues on campus.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Zydlewski worked with Collins’s office to revise Sea Grant’s funding application, specifying how the program aligned with Administration priorities.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 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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When they were found on the bathroom floor in 1989, police had reached out to the local news media to spread the word in hopes of identifying family members.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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The key to identifying the right white shade for your space is testing.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
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The French house on Friday released a statement officially confirming the departure of its men’s artistic director Véronique Nichanian, without naming a successor.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Ravens have a few veteran players who could be a great fit on other teams, and Mike Jones of The Athletic believes that Mark Andrews is one of them, naming him one of 10 players to watch at this year's deadline.—
Jon Conahan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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To honor the release of the hostages, Alter's congregation tied a yellow band around the Torah scroll during a service for a holiday marking the end of the annual cycle of Torah readings.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Ansari’s own Seiko SKX007 swaps wrists between Jeff and Arj, marking shifts in control and fortune.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 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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Another 13 have a hold rating on it, with one designating it as underperform.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Congress approved a resolution designating Tuesday as a day of remembrance for Kirk, who was assassinated while at a Turning Point USA event last month, honoring him on what would have been his 32nd birthday.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
14 Oct. 2025
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Blue circles mark Taiwan’s naval assets, with red denoting China’s.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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The car is now known as the 718—a reference to the Porsche that won the Targa Florio race in 1959 and 1960—with the Boxster and Cayman names denoting the vehicle’s body style.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Labeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labeling. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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