Synonyms of earmarked

earmarked

verb

past tense of earmark

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dedicated
• devoted
• allocated
• saved
• reserved
• set by
• set apart
• gave up (to)
• consecrated
• used
• set aside
• entrusted
• blessed
• consigned
• employed
• confided
• applied
• committed
• sanctified
• hallowed
• bestowed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• neglected
• misused
• misapplied

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of earmarked

The funds are earmarked for modernizing several other facilities, including the Johnston YMCA in NoDa, which recently secured a $5 million federal appropriation, as well as the Stratford Richardson, Harris and Hemby Program Center YMCAs. — Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026

Funds are also earmarked for better housing, support to small businesses and sustainable tourism. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

In August, the health board designated a $250,000 fund for rat abatement — so far the only public money specifically earmarked to combat the nuisance in the state. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026

If Governor Gavin Newsom decides to sign a bill attempting to lure more postproduction work to California, $10 million has been earmarked to launch the effort, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026

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

But the payments dried up in March 2026, and by April, MGM Excavating was off the job and owed nearly $4 million, much of which was earmarked for its subcontractors. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026

The paycheck lands in their checking account and, often within hours, some of that money has already been earmarked for the mortgage or rent, utilities, groceries and other expenses. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026