as in tag
a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it
on its frame the painting had a label with its title and the name of the artist
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as in to name
to give a name to
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Recent Examples of label
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Swishahouse went on to become a powerhouse label in hip-hop in the 2000s.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2026
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Seal and label each container, then stack them neatly for optimal organization in your freezer.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Once treated, clean the clothing item according to the care instructions noted on its label.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Swishahouse went on to become a powerhouse label in hip-hop in the 2000s.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Bulls are already labeled as one of the most prolific sellers in this year’s trade market.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Seal and label each container, then stack them neatly for optimal organization in your freezer.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for label
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Your browser does not support the video tag.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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At the other end of the spectrum, the Landspeeder set is over 18 cents a brick, with just one SMART minifig and tag.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Protesters marked a second day of rallies and marches after a nationwide strike on Friday prompted a shutdown of schools, workplaces and businesses from coast to coast.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit marks the first time some of Nguyen’s victims have publicly shared their accounts.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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He is not being named because he hasn't been charged with a crime.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Matt Byrne is the Bob Holt Razorback Reporter, named in honor of the longtime reporter who covered University of Arkansas sports.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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New York Harbor diesel’s premium to European futures surpassed 40 cents a gallon on Monday, the highest level in over three years and continues to hover around that marker, according to fair value data compiled by Bloomberg.—
Jack Wittels,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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Their performance at the showcase, both in practice and during the game on Saturday, will be a significant marker in their draft evaluation.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Treasury Department is preparing to stamp the president's face on a $1 coin commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Recent changes mean the Postal Service may not stamp mail until several days after it is received.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Calò, a 46-year-old Sicilian, speaks passionately about El Popo, as Mexicans call the volcano, rattling off trivia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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Anyone with information in the case is asked to call the CMPD Homicide Unit at 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a detective.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Concert tickets routinely include service and transaction fees—rightly criticized, but widely normalized.—
Shain Shapiro,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Bill Belichick’s resume screams one-way ticket to Canton, Ohio, but when he wasn’t voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, many were left flabbergasted on Tuesday night.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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According to the Ukrainian military news outlet Militarnyi, the robot was a reconnaissance-strike ground unit dubbed Droid TW, built by Ukrainian defense company DevDroid.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
29 Jan. 2026
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To the north, the Miami Correctional Facility – dubbed the ‘Speedway Slammer' – is set to make room for 1,000 immigrant detainees.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Label.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/label. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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