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
At the same time, federal dollars earmarked for World Cup security, paid out as reimbursements, are tied up as collateral in the congressional fight over Department of Homeland Security funding.
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Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
At least one project in the slate is earmarked for a major global release, with plans to dub it in English.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
The garage would stand on part of a site once earmarked for one of the city’s largest apartment towers.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Li also reiterated the importance of boosting domestic consumption, although China's funding of 250 billion yuan ($36 billion) earmarked for consumer goods trade-in subsidies was lower than last year’s 300 billion yuan.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Registration is $5 for the program, with proceeds earmarked for the operations of the Little White School Museum.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
In 1984, Congress passed the California Wilderness Act, which earmarked 3 million acres of National Forest land within the state as Designated Wilderness.
—Brent Rose, Outside, 28 Feb. 2026
That includes money earmarked for North Texas.
—Bo Evans, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
That’s the lowest supply of these cows — which are earmarked for the beef market — since 1961, according to USDA historical data tracked by Martinez.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
At least one project in the slate is earmarked for a major global release, with plans to dub it in English.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
The garage would stand on part of a site once earmarked for one of the city’s largest apartment towers.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Li also reiterated the importance of boosting domestic consumption, although China's funding of 250 billion yuan ($36 billion) earmarked for consumer goods trade-in subsidies was lower than last year’s 300 billion yuan.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Registration is $5 for the program, with proceeds earmarked for the operations of the Little White School Museum.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
In 1984, Congress passed the California Wilderness Act, which earmarked 3 million acres of National Forest land within the state as Designated Wilderness.
—Brent Rose, Outside, 28 Feb. 2026
That includes money earmarked for North Texas.
—Bo Evans, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
That’s the lowest supply of these cows — which are earmarked for the beef market — since 1961, according to USDA historical data tracked by Martinez.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earmarked
Verb
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The spate of production sparked by its emergence has been buoyed by a young generation of actors who have dedicated themselves to the fast-moving sector.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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Eventually, there will be dedicated turn lanes to get on the northbound Blue Route from the pike traveling west, as well as Lawrence Road turning east onto West Chester Pike.—
Joe Holden,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the second half, Kansas devoted much more attention to the shooter.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers devoted several hours to debating House Bill 991 on Thursday.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Earmarked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earmarked. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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