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
There may still be years’ worth of non-structural work to complete, but 2026 has long been earmarked for this de facto grand opening.
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CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Toward the end of President Biden’s term, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health earmarked a $2 million bump for OHRP in its budget proposal for fiscal year 2026.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 5 June 2026
Ferguson has earmarked one afternoon to decompress.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Under the terms of the settlement announced Thursday, Wisconsin will put the $10 million from Tyco into a trust fund earmarked for PFAS cleanup.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Georgia's gas taxes are earmarked for roads and bridges.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Like most prospects, he was originally earmarked for the Barça Atletic reserve outfit but impressed Hansi Flick enough to stay with the first team group.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The donation from Anita Rosenstein was earmarked for the association and specifically for its efforts to restore the town’s oldest and first fire engine, Laguna Beach Fire Capt.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
When Stagg’s calculations lead him to conclude that an almighty storm is set to break on June 5, 1944 — the day originally earmarked for the Normandy landings — after a long period of balmy calm, potentially scuppering the entire vast project, his simple but urgent advice is to wait a day.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 May 2026
CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Toward the end of President Biden’s term, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health earmarked a $2 million bump for OHRP in its budget proposal for fiscal year 2026.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 5 June 2026
Ferguson has earmarked one afternoon to decompress.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Under the terms of the settlement announced Thursday, Wisconsin will put the $10 million from Tyco into a trust fund earmarked for PFAS cleanup.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Georgia's gas taxes are earmarked for roads and bridges.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Like most prospects, he was originally earmarked for the Barça Atletic reserve outfit but impressed Hansi Flick enough to stay with the first team group.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The donation from Anita Rosenstein was earmarked for the association and specifically for its efforts to restore the town’s oldest and first fire engine, Laguna Beach Fire Capt.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
When Stagg’s calculations lead him to conclude that an almighty storm is set to break on June 5, 1944 — the day originally earmarked for the Normandy landings — after a long period of balmy calm, potentially scuppering the entire vast project, his simple but urgent advice is to wait a day.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earmarked
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In addition, Captain’s Club guests will have dedicated viewing decks at the stages, complimentary snacks and alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages, complimentary Wi-Fi and dedicated restrooms, merchandise stands and a photo booth.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Reach The right online job platform can help a small business expand its reach and compete with larger players that have dedicated recruiters.—
Audrey Payne,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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And with Father’s Day approaching on June 21, the department store devoted the windows at its 59th Street flagship on Wednesday to the brand and its Summers at Play campaign.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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After losing his re-election campaign in a three-way race, President Bush devoted much of the rest of his life to charitable endeavors.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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“Earmarked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earmarked. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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