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
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Recent Examples of earmarks
Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 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
Noun
The legislation also earmarks $20 billion that will go to the state’s controversial and expensive high-speed rail project.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 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
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After being held hostage by her abuser for four years and battling through several suicide attempts, Mercedes now dedicates her life to supporting those who struggle with their own mental health or have lost a loved one to suicide.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Each song is an experience, and one that an artist dedicates their lives to.—
James Dinh,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As a professor of science education, one of my goals while preparing future teachers is to introduce them to the characteristics of scientific knowledge and how it is developed.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Typical eldest daughter characteristics include being responsible, independent, empathic, caring, a perfectionist, stressed and anxious, the Cleveland Clinic notes.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On Vie, Doja devotes an entire album to the pop and R&B sounds of the Hair Decade, an album full of pastels and neon and mega-cheese sax solos.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
26 Sep. 2025
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The current system devotes far more resources to responding to illness than to preventing it.—
Theresa McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Highlight features like white oak floors, soapstone countertops, walnut cabinets, and Venetian plaster walls that can help speak to the current trends and boost your sale price.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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Apply Now to take advantage of this offer and learn more about product features, terms and conditions.—
Holly Johnson,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For users, this feature is free and saves time by eliminating the need to visit the merchant's website.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Suarez will finish as the NL saves leader with 40.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rose, for example, was picked for two fourballs matches, with his high birdie-rate and standout putting both useful traits for the format.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Taxonomists are instead working to preserve a planetary memory—an archive of life—and to decode which traits help creatures adapt, migrate, or otherwise survive in a rapidly changing climate.—
Marion Renault,
The Atlantic,
29 Sep. 2025
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In addition to its technical performance attributes—including lightness, durability and elasticity comparable to virgin polyamide—Q-Cycle has a lower environmental impact, too.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Programmatic advertising lets buyers target audiences based on demographics, shopping patterns or other attributes.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Known to relieve nausea and bloating, ginger contains antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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In fact, taking stock of your insurance is a great place to start, said Elizabeth Hausler, founder and former CEO of Build Change, a global nonprofit that helps homeowners make their properties more resilient.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Earmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earmarks. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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