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
In the biennial budget passed last year, lawmakers had earmarked a $30 million increase in funding for Medicaid reimbursement rates in fiscal year 2027.
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Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
The pace has been so slow that federal grant money earmarked for some projects will have to be returned due to the lack of progress.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Part of the gift—$40 million—will go toward advancing innovation initiatives and other university priorities, while $10 million is earmarked for the Weill Cancer Hub West, a collaboration between UCSF and Stanford University to accelerate the development of new cancer treatments.
—Lisa Chambers, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Bournemouth’s departing Andoni Iraola is also still regarded as a strong contender, having been earmarked from the outset.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The federal gas tax is specifically earmarked for the Highway Trust Fund (HTF), which the government uses to pay for infrastructure fixes.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 11 May 2026
In 2024, the Overland Park City Council earmarked $400,000 in its 2025 budget to design new amenities at the Bluejacket site — including the possibility of designing a pool, according to city documents.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Advertisers have earmarked fewer dollars for broadcast and cable TV each year for the past three.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 May 2026
The original contract awarded for the three fountains was $423,600, with $365,400 earmarked just for the Memories Fountain.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
The pace has been so slow that federal grant money earmarked for some projects will have to be returned due to the lack of progress.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Part of the gift—$40 million—will go toward advancing innovation initiatives and other university priorities, while $10 million is earmarked for the Weill Cancer Hub West, a collaboration between UCSF and Stanford University to accelerate the development of new cancer treatments.
—Lisa Chambers, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Bournemouth’s departing Andoni Iraola is also still regarded as a strong contender, having been earmarked from the outset.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The federal gas tax is specifically earmarked for the Highway Trust Fund (HTF), which the government uses to pay for infrastructure fixes.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 11 May 2026
In 2024, the Overland Park City Council earmarked $400,000 in its 2025 budget to design new amenities at the Bluejacket site — including the possibility of designing a pool, according to city documents.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Advertisers have earmarked fewer dollars for broadcast and cable TV each year for the past three.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 May 2026
The original contract awarded for the three fountains was $423,600, with $365,400 earmarked just for the Memories Fountain.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earmarked
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Kids are welcomed with exciting gifts, special treats on arrival and dedicated in-room amenities such as kid-friendly toiletries, games and books — all of which help the stay feel tailored rather than adapted.—
Katie Lara,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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After retiring as an administrative law judge for the state, Blubaugh dedicated his time to helping Sacramento’s homeless community through Loaves and Fishes.—
David Caraccio
May 22,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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Ted Turner, one of America’s largest private landowners, devoted decades to transforming 3,125 square miles of ranches into conservation laboratories across six states.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Walker was a transformative leader during his dozen years atop the Ford Foundation, one of the nation’s most active nonprofits devoted improve the quality of life for people around the world.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Earmarked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earmarked. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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