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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Instead, Talnua Distillery—located in Arvada, Colorado—has dedicated its existence to single pot still whiskey, focusing production on a uniquely American version.

— David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
More than 250 wealthy people have signed the Giving Pledge, a promise to dedicate a majority of their wealth to philanthropy.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 22 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

Many of them feature amenities like a basketball court, weight rooms and a pool, while others may have unique features like boxing gyms or an ice rink.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Apple might delay the full rollout of these desktop AI utilities beyond the initial Q4 2026 macOS 27 release, preferring a staggered approach to unify features across platforms, mirroring iOS.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of feature

Noun

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

What consumer businesses actually demand from an investor The investors who have built durable track records in consumer categories tend to share a set of characteristics that look different from the profile of a successful B2B services acquirer.

— Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
For the sunfish, the interaction could provide new insights into their anatomy and other physical characteristics.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 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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