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as in marking
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 naming
to give a name to
the dictionary labels some words "archaic"
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Recent Examples of labeling
Rosenbaum's complicated and deeply layered portrayal of Lex continues to receive praise to this very day, with even DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn labelling him the best Lex of all time.
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Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 13 May 2026
Hafley praised Johnson, labeling the draft’s 27th pick, a player the Dolphins traded up for, as his favorite cornerback in the draft because of his combination of size, speed, athleticism and footwork.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Label each basket clearly to avoid any mix-ups; consider clip-on labels for fabric baskets or labeling the shelf for quick and easy identification.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Many on the outside are, within logic and reason, labeling the collection of moves a rebuild.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
City Attorney Evan Goyke and his neighborhood revitalization and ordinance enforcement team recently slapped one of the city's biggest out-of-state landlords with two lawsuits labeling his properties and business model as a public nuisance.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Others quickly sided with Simmons, questioning how Boozer’s game will translate at the next level and even labeling him a potential bust in the 2026 NBA Draft.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
What ultimately matters is not labeling people as rational or irrational, but being explicit about which conception of rationality is at work – and why.
—Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Yet Reddick shied away from labeling his team as the best in Cup.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 13 May 2026
Hafley praised Johnson, labeling the draft’s 27th pick, a player the Dolphins traded up for, as his favorite cornerback in the draft because of his combination of size, speed, athleticism and footwork.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Label each basket clearly to avoid any mix-ups; consider clip-on labels for fabric baskets or labeling the shelf for quick and easy identification.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Many on the outside are, within logic and reason, labeling the collection of moves a rebuild.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
City Attorney Evan Goyke and his neighborhood revitalization and ordinance enforcement team recently slapped one of the city's biggest out-of-state landlords with two lawsuits labeling his properties and business model as a public nuisance.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Others quickly sided with Simmons, questioning how Boozer’s game will translate at the next level and even labeling him a potential bust in the 2026 NBA Draft.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
What ultimately matters is not labeling people as rational or irrational, but being explicit about which conception of rationality is at work – and why.
—Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Yet Reddick shied away from labeling his team as the best in Cup.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for labeling
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That process is underway now at Colonial Williamsburg, the Virginia living history town that is marking its own 100th birthday as America celebrates its 250th birthday.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Portland had another big crowd on hand after marking the second largest for a home opener in WNBA history with 19,335 on Saturday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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The naming rights regulations even apply to the host stadiums.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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However, naming a species is not particularly complicated.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Kerr — known for sharing her life as a travel influencer to thousands of followers on Instagram and Facebook — seemingly last updated her accounts on April 13, posting photos of what appeared to be her resort room and tagging the Agadir Marina as the location.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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More information on the spring turkey season, hunting regulations, junior hunter training days, and tagging and reporting requirements can be found in the 2026 Connecticut Hunting and Trapping Guide.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Packers won their fourth Super Bowl, and Rodgers earned two of his four MVPs with McCarthy calling the plays.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Cassidy, a medical doctor, has broken with the HHS secretary on multiple occasions, including slamming a change to the hepatitis B vaccine schedule for infants and calling for the postponement of key vaccine advisory panel meetings.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Others are better at identifying trends.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Bailey was born male but had undergone a name change and had been identifying as female before the attack.—
Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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The place is a sound-effects recording studio, with three sound designers creating and dubbing aural effects — footsteps on a sandy beach, flapping bird wings — onto pieces of film footage.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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On the international front, Buen Camino was sold to Netflix which released it on April 29 in 226 countries, dubbing it into more than 14 languages.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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Likewise, in building communities, there must be a priority on preserving green spaces, creating walkable neighborhoods to reduce traffic and car emissions, intentionally designating areas for wildlife habitats, and prioritizing quality of life through parks, trails, and conservation areas.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The Dodgers will now have to choose between optioning Kim or Freeland, or designating Espinal for assignment.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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With Vice Mayor Pam Foley terming out, five individuals are vying for her District 9 seat, which encompasses a southwestern portion in San Jose, including the Cambrian Park neighborhood.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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The district is the poorest the city, and the council race is expected to be one of the most competitive city contests this June, with the current council member, Curren Price, terming out.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Labeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labeling. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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