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as in tagging
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 specifying
to give a name to
the dictionary labels some words "archaic"
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Recent Examples of labeling
Its step toward modernization quickly sparked outrage that social media and conservative commentators fanned by labeling the rebrand as a cultural concession.
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Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Google is also taking it slow with this feature, labeling it a beta and initially offering it only for English speakers learning French, Spanish, or French, as well as Portuguese and Spanish speakers learning English.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Netanyahu has also responded to the moves by Western governments to recognize the Palestinian state by labeling their decisions as antisemitic.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 23 Aug. 2025
Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes isn't so sure, labeling Brown as the Celtics' biggest faller heading into the new NBA season and thinks the 28-year-old could be in for a rough year.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Keurig Dr Pepper settled charges filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission last year after labeling its K-Cup single-use beverage pods as recyclable, even though two of the largest US recycling companies rejected the pods.
—Riane Lumer, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
The House Appropriations Committee has passed nine appropriations bills with the party divide on full display; Democratic committee members opposed these measures, labeling these bills as attempts to advance the GOP's policy goals and spending cuts.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Aug. 2025
Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Google is also taking it slow with this feature, labeling it a beta and initially offering it only for English speakers learning French, Spanish, or French, as well as Portuguese and Spanish speakers learning English.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Netanyahu has also responded to the moves by Western governments to recognize the Palestinian state by labeling their decisions as antisemitic.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 23 Aug. 2025
Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes isn't so sure, labeling Brown as the Celtics' biggest faller heading into the new NBA season and thinks the 28-year-old could be in for a rough year.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Keurig Dr Pepper settled charges filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission last year after labeling its K-Cup single-use beverage pods as recyclable, even though two of the largest US recycling companies rejected the pods.
—Riane Lumer, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
The House Appropriations Committee has passed nine appropriations bills with the party divide on full display; Democratic committee members opposed these measures, labeling these bills as attempts to advance the GOP's policy goals and spending cuts.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for labeling
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The community has shown us overwhelming support—rocking our drops, tagging us on social media, and helping spread the word with real pride.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
26 Aug. 2025
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So naturally, a social media post tagging the K-State football team was deemed worth it.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 Aug. 2025
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Indeed, at every Catholic Mass, participants offer a general confession of sins without specifying particular actions.—
Timothy Gabrielli,
The Conversation,
25 Aug. 2025
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Without specifying why, the Navy on Tuesday removed Capt.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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She was ultimately charged with one class B misdemeanor for electronic communications harassment, and two more class B misdemeanors for electronic disclosure of personal identifying information.—
Ryan Coleman September 2,
EW.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The signs identifying Barn 44 as his racing stable, marked by his Kentucky Derby victories, were relocated to the back of a non-descript building that serves as the media center during Kentucky Derby race week.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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IndyStar is not naming the man because he wasn't formally charged at time of publication.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
22 Aug. 2025
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Some suspect Pantone will join the trend, naming a green shade for its 2026 Color of the Year.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The montage drew controversy before the film was even released for marking not just Disney's first prominent LGBTQ+ character, but depicting its first same-sex kiss.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Many people will shake their heads at the image above and wonder how the City midfielder, with Pape Matar Sarr tightly marking him and four other Spurs players within 10 yards, is the right pass.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In Jeep world, there are lots of initials designating different models over the years.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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Both Puebla and Tlaxcala are generally considered safer travel destinations compared to other Mexican states, with the US State Department designating a Level 2 travel advisory for both, its second-lowest warning.—
Mauricio Torres,
CNN Money,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Starting with a small rooftop farm, Eeki, a name derived from the Japanese word ikigai, denoting life’s true purpose, is focused on sustainable farming practices.—
Forbes Asia Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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To determine this, WalletHub graded 23 metrics on a 100-point scale, with 100 denoting the most favorable conditions for pets and pet owners, per the study.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The streamers already have been employing AI in various areas, including dubbing.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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Bleacher Report's Dan Favale absolutely hates the trade, dubbing it one of the worst moves of the NBA offseason.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Labeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labeling. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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