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
Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
But since 1860, two city blocks and many homes now occupy the space that had been earmarked for the staircase, a grand avenue, and a plaza.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026
Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
In a 58 to 42 vote, the Senate blocked a second amendment from Lee that would strike an earmark for a community and training center for a New York nonprofit that serves immigrants.
—CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Verb
The scene afterward felt similar to the one in Las Vegas after the Avalanche were pushed out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in a year that often felt earmarked for greatness.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
But since 1860, two city blocks and many homes now occupy the space that had been earmarked for the staircase, a grand avenue, and a plaza.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026
Noun
That formula is the popular earmark of the Sunshine State Athletic Association, which was created in 2008 and grew rapidly in recent years as more and more teams decided the SSAA game plan better fit their programs.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
In a 58 to 42 vote, the Senate blocked a second amendment from Lee that would strike an earmark for a community and training center for a New York nonprofit that serves immigrants.
—CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earmark
Verb
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The memorial predates the museum and was dedicated in 1926 by President Calvin Coolidge.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Born on July 27, 1954, in Israel, Janklowicz was a one-time Olympic hopeful in the decathlon, and dedicated his early years to track and field before serving as a fitness instructor in the Israel Defense Forces.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
Noun
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If those two attributes come attached to a 6-foot-6 frame, even better.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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These attributes have come together to shape a personal injury lawyer who is deeply connected to and invested in his clients and their families.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Verb
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By reducing fees, members of the SpaceX group hope to be able to devote more of their fortunes from the SpaceX IPO to philanthropy, the people said.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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That meant last summer devoting resources to improving the Hurricane Harbor water park, which Lawrence says specifically attracts families and grandparents.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Noun
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For families While this is not a property that leads as family friendly, there are some key features of Equinox Hotel that make the property a nice option for families.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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In 1919, the Scotts Bluff National Monument was established by presidential proclamation, preserving more than 3,000 acres of land deemed important for both its geological features and human history.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Her fans, many sporting sheer red gloves, cat ears and varying levels of undress, were eager to be sated and reacted as if their souls were being saved within seconds of the start of each of the 23 songs Grande performed.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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But as the two collaborators went on to explain, a superhero buddy comedy about a struggling actor that’s as interested in the logistics of auditions as saving the universe is a tough sell for any brand.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 June 2026
Noun
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The government unleashed special quarters, stamps and license plates.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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Taiwan issued several stamps in the early 1970s to celebrate the country’s string of Little League World Series championships.—
Tom Reinsfelder,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Next, a key characteristic of suburbs is that residents travel to the central city for work.—
Gretchen Kalwinski,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Louise Cottar believes this cultural connection is one of the defining characteristics of the camp.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The property sits within the Big Chico Creek watershed and contains archaeological sites connecting the Mechoopda people to the area for thousands of years.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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However, properties that pre-dated the park, like Playa Cativo—which was originally a family-run farm—were allowed to continue operating under private ownership.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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“Earmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earmark. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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