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
Tristan Bove, Fortune, 20 May 2026
As a result, the Charlotte region is one of more than 50 metropolitan communities nationwide that will benefit from funds earmarked for low- and moderate-income borrowers.
—Charlotte Observer, 19 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
Part of that is due to more transmission and power generation capacity to service the AI construction boom, but a significant share is earmarked for upgrades, repairs, and maintenance of an aging grid system.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 20 May 2026
As a result, the Charlotte region is one of more than 50 metropolitan communities nationwide that will benefit from funds earmarked for low- and moderate-income borrowers.
—Charlotte Observer, 19 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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The network depends on a global fleet of around 60 specialized vessels that lay and maintain the world’s cables, and fewer than 20 of these ships are dedicated solely to repair.—
Ramin Skibba,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
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Within this framework, the IUM gathering represented one of Monaco’s official moments dedicated not only to celebration, but also to opening a broader reflection on some of the most sensitive and strategic topics currently shaping the future of the sector.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Benjamin qualified for the national bee by winning the San Diego County Scripps Regional Spelling Bee in March, correctly spelling kenosis, the relinquishment of divine attributes by Jesus Christ in becoming human, in the 23rd round.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The attribute that most players rave about is his communication.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Cavender-Wilson devoted five years to his study of art in Sweden, including studies in woodworking, before acquiring a journeyman certification in artisan blacksmithing.—
Tom Cherveny,
Twin Cities,
26 May 2026
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But state governments have historically devoted little staff time or money to policing nonprofits, limiting their oversight of the charitable sector.—
Sarah Webber,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Patience and even guarantees, features that are often central to preventing the outbreak of conflict, had no place in such a scenario.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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But even with these advanced features, an Uber executive is sounding the alarm on the rideshare company’s AI spending.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The President also announced bestowing the Presidential Medal of Freedom on one of my constituents who died on 9/11, Wells Crowther, the man in the red bandana, who saved 18 lives.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Perhaps we’re meant to understand Tom’s death as his final sacrifice as a soldier, putting himself one more time in harm’s way to save a fellow American.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Her interactive digital work allows viewers to manipulate approval stamps and immigration imagery before receiving either acceptance or rejection on screen.—
Olga Garcia-Mayoral,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Inside, customers collect passport stamps, browse racks of worn leather and faded denim and line up for limited-edition tote bags tied to the second annual Vintage Store Day.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
15 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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In July 2023, firefighters battled a blaze on the property for four days after a conveyor belt fire spread to bark chip piles and structures, according to local fire and rescue officials.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Seeing the property through her eyes, as someone who has worked on the grounds for over 11 years, offers a truly soulful look at how the resort protects its residents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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“Earmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earmark. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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