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
Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 13 Aug. 2025
Allow the cleaner to sit for a few minutes according to label instructions.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
On Friday, the New York Times reported that President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. military to strike drug cartels in Mexico that had been labeled foreign terrorist organizations, one of his more unorthodox campaign promises.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The new album, Hostile Design, is out October 10 via the group’s original label home, Dischord.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 13 Aug. 2025
Allow the cleaner to sit for a few minutes according to label instructions.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
For example, some cellphone holders, such as those that clamp to bicycle handlebars, are more correctly labeled as cellphone mounts.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
On Friday, the New York Times reported that President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. military to strike drug cartels in Mexico that had been labeled foreign terrorist organizations, one of his more unorthodox campaign promises.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2025
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Tanger recently signed its first lease with Main Event, a family entertainment for billiards, bowling, arcade games, laser tag, rock climbing and other activities, opening at the end of this year at the Tanger outlet center in Deer Park, N.Y.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Wilson showed her a picture of their first tag, an illegible scrawl.—
Madeleine Wulfahrt,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That debut marked both his first placement and his first leader on the tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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For Baxter and the stubborn Scot, this marked, at last, the reality of war’s end.—
Charles Pellegrino,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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According to a Snowflake Research study, 92% of early adopters see ROI from AI, yet 58% still name preparing data as their top obstacle.—
Adrian Carr,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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As a dedicated member of the Opry, the memorial service was named Jeannie Seely's 5,389th Opry Show to celebrate her record for most performances.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The pill was also associated with lower markers of cardiovascular risk, including cholesterol and blood pressure.—
Amanda Sealy,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Interstate 35 in Missouri between mile markers 0 and 26.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
6 Aug. 2025
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Gray — who Frank has a long-term admiration for, and tried to sign for Brentford last season from Leeds United — started against Luton, but failed to stamp his authority, with opposition midfielders seemingly able to unsettle him with intensity and physicality.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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At the launch party for the new tattoo studio Dainty, La Virgen de Guadalupe candles — clear vessels stamped with the image of the Virgin Mary — burned along the walls.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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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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If the bill was a mistake, call 1-800-HHS-TIPS to report it.—
Louise Norris,
Verywell Health,
14 Feb. 2023
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Fans whose concerts were impacted had to buy fresh tickets for the new shows.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The couple's family and closest friends didn't need to buy tickets and were just sent wedding invitations.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Perkins dubbed this new gang of comedy talent the ‘Brit Art’ crew and reflected on how the pandemic stymied this kind of collaboration.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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Tools like Heimdall’s orb, dubbed the Neuron, can fill in that blank.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Label.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/label. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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