as in dedicates
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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of earmarks
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
Josephides earmarks the Greek island of Samos as one of the next destinations to go through this cycle.
—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
Instead of turning off this flow of free money, how about the city simply earmarks existing taxes on these properties to create an affordable housing fund?
—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
Josephides earmarks the Greek island of Samos as one of the next destinations to go through this cycle.
—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earmarks
Verb
-
McGinn, who plays for Aston Villa in the Premier League, dedicates all of his goals to his nephew, Jack, who has to play football in prescription sports ‘goggles’ due to poor eyesight.
-
Jelly Roll dedicates Grammy win to wife After winning the Grammy for best contemporary country album, Jelly Roll got emotional on the podium, dedicating the award to his wife, who wept and applauded in the audience.
Noun
-
Lime Kiln Theater combines all three of those characteristics, offering an annual summer lineup of live performances at its legendary outdoor venue (an old limestone quarry and kiln).
-
Continuous review President reviews, according to CSU policy, allow the CSU board of trustees to understand the unique characteristics of each campus, assess their leadership and further the school’s progress.
Verb
-
Despite the elegiac tone, Jill also devotes much of the book to the social side of being first lady.
-
The malware devotes considerable attention to CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery) systems, which allow for faster and more reliable software releases by automating the building, testing, and deploying of code changes.
Noun
-
Other popular dating services aren’t charging for AI matchmaking features.
-
Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.
Verb
-
That saves you the guessing game.
-
Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
Noun
-
Low volatility and low correlation are the whole selling point, the two traits that win an asset a place in a diversified portfolio.
-
Those traits can certainly be found in the Dolphins’ draft class.
Noun
-
What are the attributes, skills and qualifications that make this person a superior candidate?
-
While a kit’s physical attributes are important for athletes, its appearance is just as significant for fans who sport the jerseys and want to feel connected to their team.
Noun
-
The legislation also seeks to limit large investors — those with at least 350 properties — from buying homes.
-
The luxury market typically tops out in the $30-million to $40-million range in Orange County, though some properties are aiming higher, including a San Juan Capistrano ranch asking $85 million and an 11,500-square-foot mansion in Newport Coast listed for $68 million.
Cite this Entry
“Earmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earmarks. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
