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
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Recent Examples of earmarking
The process of earmarking potential barrels begins years in advance.
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Emily Price, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps Americans currently in their 20s are not as keen on working 9-to-5 at their jobs, but with that extra time outside the office, many are dedicating themselves to running marathons.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Faced with a highly dynamic and competitive market, many CEOs are dedicating more time to thinking about, setting and executing strategy.—
Sarah Abbott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The city is devoting 12 inspectors to the effort — six teams of two.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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As a working mother, Meghan has been candid about running her business while also devoting plenty of time to her kiddos.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Ten-year-olds are saving their allowances for $70 moisturizers and $90 serums, mimicking influencer routines meant for adults.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Cincinnati fire personnel attempted life-saving measures, but Spruill was determined to have died at the scene.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Earmarking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earmarking. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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