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
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2025
Since there was some disease activity, apply a copper fungicide following label instructions.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
Even with a unified platform, getting data ready for AI — clean, labeled and trustworthy — is a major effort.
—Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Noun
It’s been a stunning descent for Combs, who became a billionaire after building a business empire that encompassed a record label and media properties, a clothing line, restaurants and liquor brands.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2025
Since there was some disease activity, apply a copper fungicide following label instructions.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
When first enrolling in the district at 7 years old, she was labeled as an English learner.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
Even with a unified platform, getting data ready for AI — clean, labeled and trustworthy — is a major effort.
—Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for label
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The movie’s evocative title uses an otherwise generic name, possibly a bureaucratic designation on a prison ledger or the toe tag on a morgue’s corpse.—
Armond White,
National Review,
14 May 2025
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Pacers 114, Cavaliers 105 (Pacers win series 4-1) Your browser does not support the video tag.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Monday marked the 175th consecutive day that Chinese government vessels have been observed in the contiguous zone.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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That marks a turn after shares have risen more than 11% this year, outperforming the broad market.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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Greg Abel, 62, who had been expected to be named CEO when Buffett retired, should take over at the end of the year, Buffett said.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The last passenger pigeon, named Martha, died in captivity at the Cincinnati Zoo in 1914, marking the end of the species.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Gaffney speculated that this development might not be a major marker of peace but rather posturing from the belligerents.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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Then, think of an event, celebration, or something funny that happened this past year, and illustrate it with markers, crayons, or paints.—
Laura Broadwell,
Parents,
1 May 2025
Verb
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The coins are stamped with dates ranging from 1808 to 1915.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
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The letter — dated and stamped by Mexican postal services with its delivery day, Jan. 4, 2023 — did not arrive until after his hearing.—
Jack Herrera Jack Herrera,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives.—
WSJ,
WSJ,
14 Feb. 2023
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Breakouts might call for the Salicylic + Green Tea Exfoliating Cleanser and Aloe + Algae Lightweight Gel Cream, whereas dry skin might crave a boost of moisture from the Hyaluronic + Arnica Hydrating Serum.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Allure,
14 Feb. 2023
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The New York team will look to punch its ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday night (May 14) in Boston, and the Celtics could be without superstar Jayson Tatum, who left the game with a lower leg injury late in the fourth quarter.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
13 May 2025
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Clients receive tickets to premieres and can walk the red carpet.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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Don Hankey, often dubbed the king of subprime auto lending, is parting ways with his palatial pad in Highland Beach, just south of Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
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Cryptocurrency Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked a bill, dubbed the GENIUS Act, that would have introduced some regulations on stablecoins, or digital currencies that are pegged to the value of a specific asset.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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“Label.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/label. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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