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

The money would be earmarked mostly for the health care of low-income Californians, to help offset federal cuts to Medicaid. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026 Funds earmarked for education, transportation and public safety could not be used for those programs. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 2 Nov. 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

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Verb

But once in the minors Breslow said the decision was made to stick to one position so Campbell could dedicate his entire focus to recapturing his form at the plate.

— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
Both the son and grandson of a musician, Fields is a prodigy on the pianoforte, and his family uproots itself to dedicate time and resources to guiding Fields toward fame and fortune.

— Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 11 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

Massachusetts devotes substantial attention to housing, entrepreneurship and the racial wealth gap.

— Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2026
Students who offload their coursework to AI can devote themselves to the clubs, internships, and leadership roles that become the standard everyone is measured against when interviewing for jobs.

— Alana Kaufman, Time, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of devote

Noun

Mobile service vehicles for the Miami-Dade Tax Collector’s Office feature jumbo images of Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez, a Republican who was also elected in 2024.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
That leaves a temporary distinction between ChatGPT’s standard voice conversations and its interactive visual features.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of feature

Verb

An award delivered after a research team has dispersed may come too late to save the work.

— Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Wash it down with a Bürgenbräu, the resort's in-house beer that's brewed nearby, and be sure to save room for dessert, which has to be the Black Forest cake.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of save

Noun

Memories are also formed by crafting Christmas tree artwork made from potato stamps and setting up a snow village in the family room.

— Kelly Ryan Kegans, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Nov. 2026
Jack Serio, an Obie-winning New York director, puts his interpretive stamp most strongly on the play by his choice of actors.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of stamp

Noun

The resulting denim is rigid, thick, durable, and functional—even suitable for motorcyclists—with each piece showcasing its own unique characteristics.

— Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2026
Not every patient is a candidate, and suitability depends on individual hair characteristics assessed in person.

— Burak Onal, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of characteristic

Noun

The Russian missiles that hit overnight across the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, damaged homes and commercial properties, triggering new power and water outages, national and city authorities said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Eco effort The property holds Green Key certification and runs initiatives such as rainwater collection for irrigation, reduction of single-use plastics, composting partnerships, and sustainable sourcing of food and beverages.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

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