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
the dictionary labels some words "archaic"
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Recent Examples of label
Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 25 June 2025
But so far, the research on emulsifiers doesn’t justify such a label.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 25 June 2025
Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
Mamdani’s outspoken support for Palestinian causes was a point of tension in the mayor’s race as Cuomo and other opponents sought to label his defiant criticism of Israel as antisemitic.
—Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Noun
The label previously handled a 2022 reissue of Kiid.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 25 June 2025
But so far, the research on emulsifiers doesn’t justify such a label.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 25 June 2025
Verb
Based on my experience, labeling someone a contrarian is just an extremely polite way of calling out a person for being a jerk who’s obsessed with the sound of their own voice.
—Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
Mamdani’s outspoken support for Palestinian causes was a point of tension in the mayor’s race as Cuomo and other opponents sought to label his defiant criticism of Israel as antisemitic.
—Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for label
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Your browser does not support the video tag. 0:02 / 2:21 What Williams does defensively is well-known.—
Esfandiar Baraheni,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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This year, the OP and Tonya teamed up to throw a joint laser tag and bowling party for their 8- and 10-year-old sons, scheduled for a weekend shortly after the children's actual birthdays.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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To Trouba, the trade marked the end of the contentious battle that began five months earlier with Drury’s attempt to force him out.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Even if the Pacers are able to stave off elimination on Thursday, Game 6 will mark the final NBA playoff game this year that is played in Indianapolis.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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Archaeologists previously found a burial named Tumulus T-52, which housed over 3,000 amber beads.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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Brewer left Walgreens in September 2023, just before SAIC named Toni Townes-Whitley CEO in October, which kept the number at two.—
Aman Kidwai,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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This includes the following highways: Interstate 35 in Missouri between mile markers 15 and 68.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2025
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The program enforcement will include a truck and cameras in an I-65 construction zone between mile markers 235 and 239, said INDOT spokeswoman Cassandra Bajek.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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This race not only stamps a ticket to the Breeders’ Cup, but could also reshape the older filly & mare division—and your betting bankroll.—
Jared Welch,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Deliver a title and his imprint on this city and state will forever be stamped.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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There are only two category C games — Wolves and Sunderland — where tickets are priced between £37 and £60.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Early bird tickets are being sold for $25 for Elgin’s annual Nightmare of Chicago Street, which this year will be held Saturday, Oct. 25.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Pitt’s Midcentury Modern home, dubbed the Steel House, is one of several owned by the movie star.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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The trio — who dub themselves the bathroom team in a nod to their past late-night trip to the toilets — hand their keys to Hyun-ju, the natural choice for leader.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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“Label.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/label. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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