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
Richard Halstead, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
Whitmer will propose new rules for earmark transparency as part of her government spending plan for the coming fiscal year.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Feb. 2025
Jonathan Burgos, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Much of that increase was earmarked for public safety, specifically for police and fire, amid continued growth, officials said.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 28 July 2025
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Verb
In April 2024, Huffman secured a $1 million federal earmark to be used to help relocate dairy farms.
—Richard Halstead, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
Whitmer will propose new rules for earmark transparency as part of her government spending plan for the coming fiscal year.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Feb. 2025
Noun
The project would be the largest property redevelopment on Orchard Road, which has recently seen a number of older buildings earmarked for redevelopment as the government aims to rejuvenate the shopping district as a pedestrian friendly and green urban destination.
—Jonathan Burgos, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Much of that increase was earmarked for public safety, specifically for police and fire, amid continued growth, officials said.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earmark
Verb
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In 2000, former Kansas City Mayor Kay Barnes dedicated the Sister Cities International Bridge, a pedestrian foot bridge over Brush Creek, along the Country Club Plaza.—
Eric Adler
August 17,
Kansas City Star,
17 Aug. 2025
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In your next one-on-one meeting, dedicate time to exploring their goals, aspirations, and even their expectations for you as a leader.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For the poll, Americans were asked to rank top brands on nine different attributes, including the company's character, culture, ethics, citizenship, vision, growth, trust, trajectory, and its products and services.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Don’t worry, though: All the key attributes are still present, but the designs now have a wider toe area and firmer side panels to prevent warping.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Alves devoted part of that speech to the wonders of this country by providing the blessings of freedom and opportunity to people like him.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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This year, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence stood up the Open-Source Intelligence Subcommittee, the first ever congressional body devoted specifically to an intelligence discipline.—
Ann Wagner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Walsh first came to Edinburgh Film Fest with her directorial debut in 2016 and now returns to present the world premiere of her sophomore feature, On the Sea on Saturday.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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The absence of the blood oxygen monitoring feature was because of a legal dispute between Apple and medical technology company Masimo.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Hiro can take on different animal forms to traverse the landscape, solve puzzles, overcome enemies and save the realm.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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It’s become a reviewer-favorite for its wrinkle-free fabric, which will save time getting dressed in the morning.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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He was later asked to take Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh's picture for the stamp celebrating their wedding, took the Queen Mother's photograph for the stamp commemorating her 100th birthday and also took Queen Elizabeth's portrait for her Golden Jubilee and Diamond Jubilee.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Mount Ararat, which is within Turkish borders, holds particular Biblical significance as the landing spot for Noah’s Ark. For predominantly Christian Armenia, Mount Ararat is also a national symbol which figures prominently in local folklore and is seen on national stamps and currency.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Justice Department earlier this month published a list of the nine characteristics of sanctuary jurisdictions.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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Can’t a mother have characteristics outside of that culturally narrowed scope?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The man, a Mexican national, pleaded not guilty to assaulting a federal officer, assaulting a federal officer resulting in bodily injury and destruction of government property, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Fourth Amendment guarantees the right to refuse search or entry to property without a valid and signed judicial warrant.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Earmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earmark. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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