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noun

ˈlā-bəl

Definition of label

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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verb

as in to mark

to attach an identifying slip to he labeled all of the poisonous materials with the familiar skull and crossbones

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as in to name

to give a name to the dictionary labels some words "archaic"

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Recent Examples of label

Noun

There was a pre-existing agreement in place specifically between Netflix and Skydance Animation that was announced in 2023, with the latter label ultimately falling under Paramount post-merger. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026 Mackie launched his ready-to-wear Mackie label in 1982 and even collaborated with Mattel to design stylish outfits for the toy company's iconic Barbie dolls. — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Verb

Likewise, when a veteran employee expresses hesitation about a new operational structure, do not label them as resistant to change. — Kent Ingle, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026 These prices do not include ground beef labeled as USDA organic. — Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for label

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Noun

The franchise tag would’ve been a dangerous game for the organization to play if this lingered any longer.

— Jeff Howe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
While most residents were able to return to their homes Wednesday morning after evacuations, city officials did yellow-tag one home, deeming it safe only for limited access, according to Long Beach fire spokesperson Capt.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of tag

Verb

The record may come as no surprise after a summer marked by extreme weather, from wildfires to floods, and on the cusp of what scientists believe will be a historic El Niño.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2026
Apple unveiled its first foldable iPhone at a Wednesday launch event, marking one of its first major product introductions under new CEO John Ternus.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of mark

Noun

Doctors have struggled to treat a symptom with no clear physical marker, and the condition has reshaped workplaces as employers scramble to accommodate it.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
The anxious contingency planning as voting gets underway has become a marker for how fraught democracy has become in the country that once stood as an example to the world.

— Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of marker

Verb

The rule would require mail-in ballots to be stamped with official Election Mail markings and to be sent inside automation-compatible envelopes with unique Intelligent Mail barcodes.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026
Not only do the odors of both equine and human perspiration, body odor, and hormones linger in the air, but a horse’s hooves contain scent glands that stamp her scent into the ground.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of stamp

Verb

Polcari and Lucchini emphasized that aerobic fitness reduces sweating and heat suffering, calling high physical fitness nonnegotiable for modern drivers.

— Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
After a 3-2 called third strike with two out to Conine in the ninth was overturned on the ABS review, Zeferjahn retired Otto Lopez on a flyout to right.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of call

Noun

The larger lesson is to treat reviews as part of the organization’s public record rather than simply another customer service ticket to close.

— Evan Nierman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Spirit’s archive could supply ingredients for such tasks, for example, an IT ticket linked to a Teams discussion, a code change and an operational result.

— Wen Shao, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of ticket

Verb

Distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment, Witch on the Holy Night will be available in both Japanese with English subtitles as well as dubbed in English.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
The shawarma here is so good, Free Press readers dubbed it the best among 16 restaurants in our April Shawarma Showdown.

— Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2026

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