EARMARK Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of earmark

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

Verb

That tax—which taxes income, not wealth—charges an additional four per cent on incomes above a million dollars, and its revenues are earmarked for transportation and education. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 Alexander remains only one cog in a deportation machine for which the federal government has now earmarked $240 billion. — Francesca D’annunzio, ProPublica, 25 Oct. 2026

Noun

The return of congressional earmarks, reinstated in 2021 when Democrats controlled the House and Senate, might help. — Steve Mistler, NPR, 21 May 2026 Getty Images Key Facts The $1 billion was included as an earmark for the Secret Service in an immigration-enforcement package, with the White House saying the funds would be used for security enhancements in the East Wing modernization package. — Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for earmark

Recent Examples of Synonyms for earmark

Verb

Republicans dedicated about $45 million, and Marshall proved to be a lackluster fundraiser.

— John Hanna, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
Maksimović dedicated the prize to the students and citizens of Serbia who have spent the past two years fighting for freedom.

— Mark Schilling, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of dedicate

Noun

The organization gave the sandwich an overall score of 75, a four out of five nutrition score and a five out of five sensory score, which is based on flavor and texture attributes.

— Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
And sometimes, the explicit absence of a contradictory signal can provide as much clarity as a matching attribute.

— Filip Popovic, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of attribute

Verb

Having survived Auschwitz, Eger devoted her life to helping Vietnam veterans and others confront trauma, guilt and grief.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026
Sound Moves to the Foreground Seminci also devotes a major retrospective to the role of sound in cinema.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of devote

Noun

Another key feature are the balconies overlooking the gently flowing Shirakawa River.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
The car has a gorgeous flowing design, but as with other supercars in the seven-figure segment, a head-turning exterior is far from its most breathtaking feature.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of feature

Verb

Yes, but this doesn’t save a business from the compliance nightmare.

— Daniel Kjellén, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
The first in the ACOTAR series, the romantasy novel introduces us to Feyre Archeron, a human woman who agrees to go live in the fairie realm of Prythian in order to save her family.

— Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of save

Noun

Designed by Atelier Invictus and designer Fabio Rotella, the 55-footer introduces a fresh aesthetic but retains all the defining characteristics of the ST550 that debuted at Cannes in 2025.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026
Supporters said racial profiling is already prohibited and that legal status is determined using standard identification and verification procedures, not subjective characteristics such as the color of someone's skin.

— Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of characteristic

Noun

Ramirez, who once taught snowboarding at the resort and has held other jobs there, admits he feels emotionally attached to the property.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Walczak’s estimates assume local governments raise tax rates enough to fully replace the lost revenue, based on state property records for every parcel in Florida.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026

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