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
Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
The donation from Anita Rosenstein was earmarked for the association and specifically for its efforts to restore the town’s oldest and first fire engine, Laguna Beach Fire Capt.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 28 May 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 Bee reviewed Vang’s local filings dating back to her initial election in 2020, which showed that her campaign donated $9,000 between 2023 and 2025 to Sacramento nonprofit Gifts To Share, which allows people to earmark donations to the Heart and Hustle Scholarship via its website.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
The donation from Anita Rosenstein was earmarked for the association and specifically for its efforts to restore the town’s oldest and first fire engine, Laguna Beach Fire Capt.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 28 May 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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Walkers can pick up a Pilgrim’s Passport at the first hotel and collect stamps along the way, completing the journey with a Testimonium — a certificate of completion — at San Nazario, the site of the former Monastery of San Nazario where San Nilo received the blessing to become a monk.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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And remember, that’s not seven individual hunks of metal or stamps in the sheet metal; those numbers are far greater.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
3 June 2026
Noun
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On the other hand, LiPfe orbs don’t reproduce, and reproduction is one of the fundamental characteristics of life.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Her analysis showed that at least a dozen of those fossils displayed characteristics hinting at a novel Tylosaurus species.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Prosecutors said the duo made off with more than $274,000 in cash, casino chips, designer bags and other property.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Lola 41 is already associated with White Elephant’s Nantucket and Palm Beach properties, and has satellites in Boston and Naples.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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“Earmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earmark. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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