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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Verb

Wrobleski’s first outing of the season was in relief, but the Dodgers had earmarked him as their sixth starter for the second turn in the rotation. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026 Nearly $2 million earmarked for a homestead emergency operations center to aid disaster response was also cut. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 12 July 2026

Noun

The Connecticut Senate gave final passage to a bill Monday to increase transparency around legislative earmarks and to address a political scandal created by one of their own members. — Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2026 Tucked into the latest federal government spending bill is an $85,000 earmark for an immigration liaison, a position that will build relationships with newcomers, connect them to resources, educate them on local laws and provide bilingual support, among other roles. — Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for earmark

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Set at an electric intersection on P-town’s main drag, the popular shop isn’t dedicated gluten-free but has plenty of safe options and a knowledgeable staff who will use fresh scoops and tubs when asked.

— Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Manduka yoga mat pros Manduka dedicates itself to helping the environment in any way possible.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Definition of dedicate

Noun

Output aside, Tzolis has the key ‘macro’ attributes that have been crucial to Mikel Arteta’s side developing into England’s champions.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Although the origins of the brooch itself are still unknown, the meaning behind the moonstone could indicate reflection, celebration or various attributes Queen Camilla wanted to emphasize at Wednesday’s event.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

Definition of attribute

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The New Evidence also devotes time to the defense theory that Laci encountered the burglars who robbed the home of across-the-street neighbors Rudy and Susan Medina.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026
That diminished the only federal agency devoted solely to helping local election officials prepare for the 2026 midterms.

— Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Definition of devote

Noun

The Times, citing anonymous sources, reported the switch had come at the urging of the Secret Service, and that the newer plane lacked some of the advanced security features of the older aircraft, including antimissile capabilities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Squarespace, on the other hand, is a fantastic option, thanks to its beautiful designs, intuitive editor, and powerful e-commerce features.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026

Definition of feature

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Boaters can purchase an individual AIS Stamp for $7, which is assigned to the individual purchasing the stamp.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
This comes with early access to RSVP for the tour, as well as a custom mai tai glass and a passport-like book to collect stamps at each home bar.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of stamp

Noun

For black holes, this measure of entropy is connected to characteristics like spin and energy, which means it could be used to understand how these cosmic titans respond to different events.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 July 2026
This is followed by an interview—and then Bending Spoons used hiring algorithms to run an analysis on how the talent scored against both quantitative, and qualitative characteristics.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Definition of characteristic

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In a letter obtained by TMZ, Hostin argued her son mistakenly entered the property while jogging after spotting what appeared to be a gravel incline suitable for hill training.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
For now, however, the national and global demand for Miami luxury properties remains high, the UBS report noted, with prices still below New York and Los Angeles.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

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