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
Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
With proceeds earmarked for the Altadena Builds Back Foundation, A Concert for Altadena will feature Dawes along with acts including Stephen Stills, Lord Huron, Aloe Blacc, Rufus Wainwright, Lucius, Jenny Lewis and Brandon Flowers of the Killers.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 24 Nov. 2025
But inside the notoriously secretive budget negotiation process, lawmakers also have the ability to set aside sizable chunks of money to benefit their districts through an even more opaque earmark system.
—Wire Report, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Divided into four components, Leigh Ann Jacobson, the executive director of the College of Lake County Foundation, said the major portion of the donation is earmarked for the establishment of an endowment to allow scholarships to continue well into the future.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
With proceeds earmarked for the Altadena Builds Back Foundation, A Concert for Altadena will feature Dawes along with acts including Stephen Stills, Lord Huron, Aloe Blacc, Rufus Wainwright, Lucius, Jenny Lewis and Brandon Flowers of the Killers.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
The earmark process has recently changed in an attempt to add transparency to a process oft-criticized for being opaque to taxpayers.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 24 Nov. 2025
But inside the notoriously secretive budget negotiation process, lawmakers also have the ability to set aside sizable chunks of money to benefit their districts through an even more opaque earmark system.
—Wire Report, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earmark
Verb
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Despite the losses, Damon traveled to Texas and won the national title, dedicating the victory to his family and supporters.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Since that time, Pratt has dedicated himself to railing against Bass, the Los Angeles City Council, and California Governor Gavin Newsom for their responses to the fires.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Jake shares some similar attributes with his father.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Our research focused on products with clear attributes, such as taste or comfort, and on consumers who already knew their preferences.—
Jaclyn L. Tanenbaum,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Spanish chef’s fine-dining concept is an homage to the glories of the world’s oceans, with a strong emphasis on the bounty of the local waters that includes lionfish, Mahi Mahi, and an entire menu section devoted entirely to various renditions of conch.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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But Man-su, who has devoted his life to the careful cultivation of paper products while everyone else has gone digital, has an easier time setting his crime in motion than in executing it.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This is not always the case, however, as rates, service quality, and coverage features often vary widely.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Of the 14 teams that qualified for the playoffs, eight feature a player with Idaho ties on their roster.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Keeping Tabs on Car and Insurance-Related Documents Good documentation helps save time and stress during claims or disputes.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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After first responders tried to save her at the scene, she was taken to Hennepin Healthcare and pronounced dead.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In the past, these gas stations doubled as grocery stores and provided S & H green stamps and full auto service, like washing windows and checking motor oil and tire pressure.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Exclusively developed by perfumer Antica Farmacista, these beautiful scents are like a sensory passport stamp.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But there are other factors that needled their way into the evolutionary development of dormancy characteristics.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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There’s no single definition in our modern times, but experts generally agree on a few characteristics.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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California planned for a measured approach to managing its growing wolf population, setting aside funds to pay for the inevitable attacks on livestock as well as the cost of helping ranchers deter the animals from settling near their properties.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Eight affordable multifamily housing properties in Connecticut are now slated to be powered with solar energy.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Earmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earmark. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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