as in to dedicate
to keep or intend for a special purpose
the earnings from my second job have been earmarked for a down payment on a car
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Recent Examples of earmark
Mark Dee
may 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 May 2026
Another $1 million is earmarked for a new library.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2026
Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
In a 58 to 42 vote, the Senate blocked a second amendment from Lee that would strike an earmark for a community and training center for a New York nonprofit that serves immigrants.
—CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Verb
In 2025, the company and the federal government announced a $200 billion investment plan, with $30 billion of it earmarked to build a second chip fabrication plant in Boise.
—Mark Dee
may 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 May 2026
Another $1 million is earmarked for a new library.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2026
Noun
That formula is the popular earmark of the Sunshine State Athletic Association, which was created in 2008 and grew rapidly in recent years as more and more teams decided the SSAA game plan better fit their programs.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
In a 58 to 42 vote, the Senate blocked a second amendment from Lee that would strike an earmark for a community and training center for a New York nonprofit that serves immigrants.
—CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earmark
Verb
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Guests are treated to complimentary water, fruit, and Alain Ducasse chocolates, plus dedicated Le Petit Prince amenities for any kiddos in some of the suites; suite-bookers also score a bottle of wine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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While being ecstatic with her achievement this week, Kostyuk also dedicated her emotional quarterfinal win to the people of Ukraine, amid the ongoing war with Russia.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
Noun
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That physical attribute is the only thing about her that everyone in her life cared about, worried about or wanted to exploit.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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He is being schooled by faithful Duncan aka Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba) in all the proper swordplay and other attributes to be a warrior for the Castle Grayskull presided over by his father, King Randor (James Purefoy), and mother (who actually grew up on Earth), Queen Marlena (Charlotte Riley).—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
Verb
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After devoting the offseason and spring training to improving his mechanics and approach, Rincon has looked like a different player.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The malware devotes considerable attention to CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery) systems, which allow for faster and more reliable software releases by automating the building, testing, and deploying of code changes.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
Noun
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How about the digs—any notable features there?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Traffic calming features and safety measures for pedestrian and bicyclists were added in 2021, but they were only meant to be temporary.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
Verb
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He is done trying to do the former by going to meetings and trying to save kids who can’t save themselves.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
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Do this enough times in a season and after a few years, investing in an entry level robotic pool cleaner may actually pay for itself in dollars as well as time saved.—
Brad Moon,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Early machines, for instance, could spin, weave, stamp, and cut far faster than individual artisans.—
Christopher Marquis,
Time,
30 May 2026
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De Luca reminisced about the first slate that bore his stamp.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
30 May 2026
Noun
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On the other hand, LiPfe orbs don’t reproduce, and reproduction is one of the fundamental characteristics of life.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Her analysis showed that at least a dozen of those fossils displayed characteristics hinting at a novel Tylosaurus species.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Prosecutors said the duo made off with more than $274,000 in cash, casino chips, designer bags and other property.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Lola 41 is already associated with White Elephant’s Nantucket and Palm Beach properties, and has satellites in Boston and Naples.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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“Earmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earmark. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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