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as in marked
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 named
to give a name to
the dictionary labels some words "archaic"
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Recent Examples of labeled
Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
As a result, many modern protein bars probably can’t be labeled as healthy.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
On mild winter days, apply a liquid weed control product labeled for use with your lawn.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Then, the garment is washed, dried, pressed and labeled.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Along the way, people both inside and outside the union have labeled Meyer as a puppet of powerful agent Scott Boras, a charge both Boras and Meyer have vigorously denied.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Last season, Thomas was labeled by MLB Pipeline as the Rockies' hitting prospect of the year.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Always read clothing care labels and do not presoak delicate fabrics or items labeled as dry-clean-only.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
Wexner’s name and photo were included, though the document included no details about why the individuals were labeled that way.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
Avoid products labeled for outdoor use, such as topsoil, compost, and raised bed soil, as well as soil taken directly from the yard.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
As a result, many modern protein bars probably can’t be labeled as healthy.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
On mild winter days, apply a liquid weed control product labeled for use with your lawn.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Then, the garment is washed, dried, pressed and labeled.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Along the way, people both inside and outside the union have labeled Meyer as a puppet of powerful agent Scott Boras, a charge both Boras and Meyer have vigorously denied.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Last season, Thomas was labeled by MLB Pipeline as the Rockies' hitting prospect of the year.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Always read clothing care labels and do not presoak delicate fabrics or items labeled as dry-clean-only.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
Wexner’s name and photo were included, though the document included no details about why the individuals were labeled that way.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for labeled
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The region's rugged terrain, marked by mountains and steep canyons, has long been a deterrent to migration.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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Whoever prevails will become Nepal’s 16th prime minister in less than two decades, underscoring the recurring political instability that has marked the Himalayan nation since the monarchy was abolished in 2008.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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After that agreement, Machar was named South Sudan's first vice president in a government of national unity.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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As any die-hard fan of Reagan-era cinema will tell you, the 1983 hit revolved around a Seattle computer nerd named David Lightman, played by Matthew Broderick as dorky but in a sorta cute, pre-Ferris Bueller way.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2026
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So, as with those who have preceded LaFleur in the titled offensive coordinator position, LaFleur’s role is expected to be largely administrative.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2023
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As for the child's identity, the Starhemberg family crypt was reserved for titled members—usually firstborn sons—and their wives.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
3 Jan. 2023
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Beyond genetics, the species was identified based on its scale pattern, coloring, skeleton and other subtle physical features.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday the space agency identified longtime astronaut Mike Fincke, age 58, as having experienced the medical event that led to the decision to bring him and the other three members of NASA’s Crew-11 mission home weeks ahead of schedule.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
25 Feb. 2026
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The culprit appeared to be tara flour, made from the seed pods of a thorny tree called Peruvian carob.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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The first-stage booster making its eighth flight was recovered once again on the droneship called A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic Ocean.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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Japanese companies are well known for maintaining rare earth stockpiles and until at least December, the latest date for which export data is available, China was regularly sending large shipments to Japan.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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Last year, it was also accused of killing Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo, a known crusader against organized crime in Mexico.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Regardless, some of today’s foremost directors are channeling the days before bingeing applied to content, before art was dubbed content — back when all audiences needed was slo-mo running on a beach.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2026
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And Paramount’s desire to buy WBD’s linear cable channels derailed the plan that was in the works to spin them off into a standalone company dubbed Discovery Global.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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His wife, Arlene, called 911 and reportedly was burned in what is being termed an accident.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Feb. 2026
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But with Moreno termed out and two other seats also up for grabs, the makeup of the council in 2027 is already up in the air.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Labeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labeled. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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