Synonyms of earmarking

earmarking

verb

present participle of earmark

as in dedicating

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

• dedicating
• devoting
• saving
• allocating
• reserving
• giving up (to)
• setting apart
• consecrating
• using
• setting aside
• setting by
• entrusting
• sanctifying
• committing
• consigning
• employing
• confiding
• blessing
• applying
• bestowing
• hallowing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignoring
• neglecting
• misusing
• misapplying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of earmarking

Connecticut was among the few states helping to cover the loss of federal health insurance subsidies by earmarking millions of dollars to soften the blow for more than 150,000 Connecticut residents. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

United Kingdom cruise line Marella Cruises is permanently earmarking one of its ships, Marella Discovery 2, for adults-only cruises. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Now, county leaders and health officials are earmarking funds to address those issues. — Nakell Williams, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Specifically, the court noted that existing disclosure laws and rules about earmarking donations already act as disincentives for donors hoping to use parties as a means to indirectly funnel money to candidates. — John J. Martin, The Conversation, 30 June 2026

SpaceX is earmarking a smaller-than-anticipated portion of its IPO for retail traders, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC yesterday. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 June 2026

The company is still bleeding billions of dollars every quarter, despite earmarking a whopping $600 billion in AI infrastructure expenses over the next four years. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 30 Apr. 2026

In 2016, city voters passed Proposition H, with 64% in favor of the city earmarking tax money for infrastructure repairs. — Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026

The Senate is earmarking $2 million, while the House doesn’t put any money towards the initiative. — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026