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
With proceeds earmarked for the Altadena Builds Back Foundation, A Concert for Altadena will feature Dawes along with acts including Stephen Stills, Lord Huron, Aloe Blacc, Rufus Wainwright, Lucius, Jenny Lewis and Brandon Flowers of the Killers.
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Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The bill didn’t specify how CT Next was to use the money, but emails obtained by the CT Mirror show lawmakers, including Ritter, the House Speaker, earmarked the money for the Upper Albany Merchant’s Association, which operates under a nonprofit called Upper Albany Main Street.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
The grants, which are open to nonprofits holding events in the city, are earmarked for advertising only, Solleder said.
—James Leigh, Arkansas Online, 4 Jan. 2026
The three others would be earmarked for a certain number of minutes according to the information at their disposal.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
The money is earmarked for a new skate plaza in Encanto.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
Sacramento city and county together earmarked that much in taxpayer money, from a mix of local, state and federal sources, on building and staffing eight homeless shelters from July 2020 through 2025.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Long before the World Cup draw was even made, local organizers in Seattle had earmarked a FIFA World Cup match in the city as a chance to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
The percentage of the lot’s sale amount that’s earmarked for fueling AIDS research is currently unclear, but most any slice of at least $20 million should move the needle.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025
Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The bill didn’t specify how CT Next was to use the money, but emails obtained by the CT Mirror show lawmakers, including Ritter, the House Speaker, earmarked the money for the Upper Albany Merchant’s Association, which operates under a nonprofit called Upper Albany Main Street.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
The grants, which are open to nonprofits holding events in the city, are earmarked for advertising only, Solleder said.
—James Leigh, Arkansas Online, 4 Jan. 2026
The three others would be earmarked for a certain number of minutes according to the information at their disposal.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
The money is earmarked for a new skate plaza in Encanto.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
Sacramento city and county together earmarked that much in taxpayer money, from a mix of local, state and federal sources, on building and staffing eight homeless shelters from July 2020 through 2025.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Long before the World Cup draw was even made, local organizers in Seattle had earmarked a FIFA World Cup match in the city as a chance to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
The percentage of the lot’s sale amount that’s earmarked for fueling AIDS research is currently unclear, but most any slice of at least $20 million should move the needle.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earmarked
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This lightweight gym tote has dedicated compartments for tumblers, yoga mats, and valuables.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Bass' statement said that LA's Bureau of Street Services dedicated additional resources towards the repairs, which included personnel who would be working longer hours to make the streets safer.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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What a slap in the face to the folks who’ve studied, who’ve researched, who’ve invented, who’ve saved lives, who’ve fought for their lives, who’ve lost their lives, who’ve devoted their lives to keeping that last group as small as possible.—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Spanish chef’s fine-dining concept is an homage to the glories of the world’s oceans, with a strong emphasis on the bounty of the local waters that includes lionfish, Mahi Mahi, and an entire menu section devoted entirely to various renditions of conch.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Earmarked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earmarked. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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