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
Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025
The earmark of empire is the subservience of liberty to ultra-inflated national security fears to protect us from ghosts.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
While Santos gives Chelsea more depth across central areas of the pitch, he is being earmarked to challenge fellow 21-year-old Lavia for a first XI place.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 13 June 2025
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Verb
Republicans in particular pounced on a $10 million earmark for organizations that provide immigration legal services, and the bill became a proxy for a larger immigration debate.
—Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025
The earmark of empire is the subservience of liberty to ultra-inflated national security fears to protect us from ghosts.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
Thanks to the surplus, the county directed about $53 million to its unassigned reserves, which is money not currently earmarked or set aside for any programs or services.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
While Santos gives Chelsea more depth across central areas of the pitch, he is being earmarked to challenge fellow 21-year-old Lavia for a first XI place.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earmark
Verb
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Ellie of Arizona has spent years dedicating her time and energy to helping animals.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Meanwhile, on a more frivolous note, Corriere dedicated a piece to the wedding’s security details.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 June 2025
Noun
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The list of spirits is long, each with their own physical attributes, epic folklore and methods of appeasement.—
Vanessa Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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Using cryptographic tools like zero-knowledge proofs, individuals can verify specific identity attributes—like being over 18—without disclosing more than necessary.—
Steven Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Officials say that deterrent is why cases of ineligible people casting ballots are incredibly rare — a fact that's become increasingly apparent as more and more states devote resources to uncovering the few people that slip through the cracks every election.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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For instance, using scheduling tools or features to automate social media posts and email campaigns enables marketers to devote additional time to more important activities.—
Roman Vrublivskyi,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The only above-ground feature is a rooftop penthouse, while everything else is tucked deep underground.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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Shoppers love it, too: Over 1,000 pool owners have given the Scuba S1 a perfect rating, praising its long battery life and futuristic deep-cleaning features.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Sabalenka, one of the favorites to lift the Wimbledon title this year, had saved four match points in a tiebreak to escape 2022 champion Elena Rybakina the previous day, one of them coming via a fortunate net cord.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Goodson, the homeowner in Maine, was able to save big money with his engineering background and penchant for DIY.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Alas, representatives for both parties did not respond immediately to The Times’ requests for an official stamp of authenticity on the split.—
Christie D’Zurilla,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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Meet other stamp collectors to talk, trade, buy or sell, United States and foreign.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
Noun
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This means the fruit from the seedling will closely resemble that of the parent plant in flavor and other characteristics.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Stringer and Bian measured different parts of the skulls, noting the overall skull length, the length of the rows of teeth, and other characteristics.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 June 2025
Noun
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An absolutely massive ranch just an hour from Salt Lake City could become one of the most expensive properties ever sold in Utah. Sheep Creek Canyon Ranch in Morgan County, all 7,000-plus acres of it, has just hit the market for an incredible $72.5 million.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
25 June 2025
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Each household is eligible to receive two trees, and the trees may be planted on resident’s private property only.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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“Earmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earmark. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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