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
Stephen Smith, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Independent testing confirms that the supplement contains the ingredients listed on the label and is free from harmful contaminants.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 27 Feb. 2026
Camilla Schick, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
And true to Tempo’s word, the food is fresh, not frozen, and clearly labeled with heating instructions and nutrition information.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The drug, which is not declared on the ingredients label, is not allowed in over-the-counter products.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Independent testing confirms that the supplement contains the ingredients listed on the label and is free from harmful contaminants.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
This is the first time a country has been formally labeled under that framework.
—Camilla Schick, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
And true to Tempo’s word, the food is fresh, not frozen, and clearly labeled with heating instructions and nutrition information.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for label
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But the non-exclusive franchise tag likely ensures that Hall will be in a Jets uniform for at least one more season.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Adriana Ducassi The Ledge – A rag-tag group of newspaper journalists do their goddamn best to cover Miami in the nineties, hurtling toward the death of their industry as their work becomes more important than ever.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the United Nations wrote on X that major cities in Afghanistan were reportedly bombed by the Pakistani military on Friday, marking a new escalation and raising fears for civilians already struggling under the harsh rule of the Taliban authorities.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Khamanei’s rule was marked by mismanagement, and ultimately ended with one of the more brutal episodes of his trademark repression – the violence his regime meted out to keep power.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Wondras, along with two prior roommates, were named as people of interest in the case in 2022, but only Stacey Wondra has officially been charged in the boy’s killing.—
Alex Brizee
March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Iran's senior clerics responsible for selecting the next supreme leader are considering naming Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to the top post, according to reports.—
Lee Ying Shan,Anniek Bao,Victor Loh,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Other changes include improved sidewalks, bicycle paths and street signs or markers that identify Uptown as a community, Hetzel said.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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The crash happened around mile marker nine going west on I-74, the coroner's office said.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Mar. 2026
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Nearly every inch of the wall is stamped with finger and palm prints.—
Maddy Keyes,
The Frontier,
5 Mar. 2026
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Law enforcement later found Diagne - who was fatally shot by police - was wearing a T-shirt stamped with an Iranian flag design, according to a source.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Kings called a timeout, allowing the Lakers and their fans to soak in the moment.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Set the scene Located a few miles outside of downtown Kansas City, the Country Club Plaza (locals just call it the Plaza) is a food, dining, and arts hub with Spanish revival and Moorish architecture packed into 15 blocks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Single-game tickets have not gone on sale yet.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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If two or more people win the jackpot in the same drawing, the money is shared equally among all winning tickets.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Also dubbed as the balloon jean, barrel hems are intentionally curved–roomy through the leg with a subtler taper and cinch at the ankle.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Canadian engineer dubbed his creation BlackFly and spent years working on it in secret.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Label.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/label. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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