as in dedicated
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 earmarked
Its investment arm, established in 2018, earmarked roughly $50 million over six years to back early-stage companies in material science, circular solutions and fashion technology.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
The vast majority, about $59 billion, is earmarked for farm safety-net enhancements, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
The package included almost $30 billion earmarked for ICE officers.
—Jake Sheridan, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
An additional $400,000 is being provided by the city’s park dwelling fund, a pool of money collected from fees paid by housing developers and earmarked for parks and recreation projects.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
This is even before the fact that the money was earmarked for your wedding.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
Bellavance-Lecompte said that Bottega Veneta has earmarked its own dedicated space within the terminal, marking the first time the luxury brand has participated in a Nomad calendar event.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Some of the proceeds from the event are earmarked for programs that teach kids about healthy food preparation, nourishment, and the important role food plays in a place’s heritage and traditions.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Between $80 million and $200 million of state funds would likely be earmarked for routine maintenance work, although the terms of the arrangement could be subject to change, the people said.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
The vast majority, about $59 billion, is earmarked for farm safety-net enhancements, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
The package included almost $30 billion earmarked for ICE officers.
—Jake Sheridan, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
An additional $400,000 is being provided by the city’s park dwelling fund, a pool of money collected from fees paid by housing developers and earmarked for parks and recreation projects.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
This is even before the fact that the money was earmarked for your wedding.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
Bellavance-Lecompte said that Bottega Veneta has earmarked its own dedicated space within the terminal, marking the first time the luxury brand has participated in a Nomad calendar event.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Some of the proceeds from the event are earmarked for programs that teach kids about healthy food preparation, nourishment, and the important role food plays in a place’s heritage and traditions.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Between $80 million and $200 million of state funds would likely be earmarked for routine maintenance work, although the terms of the arrangement could be subject to change, the people said.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earmarked
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The monument, dedicated in 2018, is on campus between Reed Hall and Jarvis Hall.—
Hollace Ava Weiner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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In 2018, Hov dedicated a bench in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park to his grandmother.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Mendelson couldn't be more excited for a new audience to learn about the legend who rewrote Hollywood's rules, captivated crowds and devoted her platform to the AIDS crisis.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Biden administration devoted billions of dollars to building a domestic supply chain for critical minerals and called for half of all new cars to be electric or hybrid by 2030.—
Scott W. Stern,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Earmarked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earmarked. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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