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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Recent Examples of earmark

Verb

The asset a Gen X child had mentally earmarked becomes the funding source for a parent’s final years. — Jon Sabes, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026 All proceeds were earmarked for pediatric cancer research at Vanderbilt. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026

Noun

Porter has slammed lawmakers, including Democrats, for stock trading and funneling earmark funding to their home districts, arguing that such practices breed corruption and mistrust in Congress. — Los Angeles Times, 11 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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Verb

There’s no need to choose between work and play at this Atlanta mansion in the historic Tuxedo Park neighborhood, which has a terrace level dedicated completely to entertainment.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026
Not dedicating, not prioritizing, not committing to funding the mental health services that are necessary under state law and the federal constitution is not an adequate excuse.

— Jim DeFede, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of dedicate

Noun

Can a machine effortlessly extract your product’s key attributes, exact pricing, stock levels and shipping policies in less than a second?

— Narendra Lakshmana Gowda, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Several young goalkeepers had been bought by Premier League clubs the previous summer, leaving Newcastle feeling there was a paucity of options, though Hornicek’s all-round attributes caught the attention of Ross Wilson, their sporting director.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of attribute

Verb

After two hundred pages of diagnosing the Democrats’ problems, Jentleson devotes a single page to this solution, leaving many questions unanswered.

— Isaac Arnsdorf, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
And Arizona State has enough alternatives that KU cannot devote its entire plan to stopping him.

— Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of devote

Noun

Duarte’s writing features detailed prose and a moving storyline, encompassing grief, healing, and the losses borne by a Latinx family in the name of American patriotism.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Another endearing dining feature at the property is its honesty pantry containing drinks and snacks to go and a coffee station for early risers—guests can feel free to pad about any time of day or night.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of feature

Verb

Retiree Walter Rasor is always looking for a way to save, and a property-tax cut on his condo sounds appealing at first glance.

— Steve Maugeri, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
But when Emma never shows up to their meeting, Pao and Dante will have to go on an epic quest— filled with awkward moments, sarcasm, and somewhat reluctant friendships—to save their best friend.

— Kavya Dhillon, Parents, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of save

Noun

There’s Kui Lei-making, where visitors hear the history of the lei while learning to sew one; traditional bamboo stamp printing; or coconut frond weaving, which Native Hawaiians have practiced for millennia.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
At the height of his popularity, his work found everywhere from jumbo jets to postal stamps.

— News Desk, Artforum, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of stamp

Noun

This characteristic can provide significant resistance to scratching and wear in demanding environments.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
His mentality, weathered by his upbringing, is perhaps his most defining characteristic.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of characteristic

Noun

It can also be tailored for electrical insulation, a property that can be useful for components that need to prevent unwanted electrical contact.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
While exploring the property, guests may even spot the rose named in her honor—a fragrant hybrid tea with more than 100 petals in soft pinks and apricots.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026

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