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as in tagged
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
David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2025
Plastic wrap is often labeled as microwave-safe, but should not come into direct contact with food while heating.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Prouse's priority was to avoid any child feeling labeled or purposely assigned to a table that wasn't as academically strong.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Once labeled a neurolathyrogen, a compound that damages nerves, DABA doesn't waste time.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
If Brian doesn't answer, he will be labeled a traitor.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
There's a great line in episode one about how the way to get away with murder is to get the case labeled a suicide.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Oct. 2025
In his absence, Mac Jones, who had been labeled a bust over the last couple of years, has filled in ably and allowed the 49ers to get out to a 4-2 record.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Some frozen food was improperly thawed, other food was improperly labeled, and the only hand sink in the kitchen couldn’t be used because of problems with the drain.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Others labeled black people monkeys and called for rape against their political opponents.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2025
Plastic wrap is often labeled as microwave-safe, but should not come into direct contact with food while heating.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Prouse's priority was to avoid any child feeling labeled or purposely assigned to a table that wasn't as academically strong.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Once labeled a neurolathyrogen, a compound that damages nerves, DABA doesn't waste time.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
If Brian doesn't answer, he will be labeled a traitor.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
There's a great line in episode one about how the way to get away with murder is to get the case labeled a suicide.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Oct. 2025
In his absence, Mac Jones, who had been labeled a bust over the last couple of years, has filled in ably and allowed the 49ers to get out to a 4-2 record.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Some frozen food was improperly thawed, other food was improperly labeled, and the only hand sink in the kitchen couldn’t be used because of problems with the drain.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for labeled
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Jays starter Shane Bieber, who was tagged with a two-run Julio Rodríguez homer in the first, adjusted, going six strong innings with a steady mix of off-speed stuff.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Brooks bull, an enormous Rocky Mountain elk tagged in Washington state in December, is officially the new nontypical archery world-record, the Pope and Young Club announced Tuesday.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
15 Oct. 2025
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Continue down the road toward Valldemossa, stopping in the town for a late-afternoon treat named coca de patata, a soft bun made with potato flour, from Ca’n Molinas.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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For older children, Aaron continues his adventures with the other Questioneers in a chapter book series, including Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake, in which his art saves a snake named Vern from a disgruntled city council.—
Sara Rowe Mount,
Parents,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sunday marked the Lions’ first loss since their opening game against the Green Bay Packers.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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The deal marked one of the largest takeovers of a restaurant brand in Britain.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Third-party nationals, as non-EU citizens are termed, are only allowed to spend 90 out of every 180 days in the bloc.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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Both projects were organized to determine if the 68 percent of all mass and energy, collectively termed dark matter, originates from a pure cosmological constant.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
Verb
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The cause of the epidemic has never been identified, though scientists have since identified pathogens behind a more recent sea urchin epidemic in the region.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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In a public statement issued shortly after her arrest, the Department of Homeland Security mistakenly identified her as a Columbia student.—
Aida Alami,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While the company hasn't specified what these cost, a single PLS is possibly priced at around $650,000, going by previous vehicle orders and delivery figures.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
14 Oct. 2025
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In no event will Sponsor be responsible for awarding more than the number of prizes specified in these rules.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The main culprits are well known – speeding, alcohol, distracted driving, and the simple failure to wear a seatbelt.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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The lowest, Red in shirt, indicates known risk in supply—producers with nine buttons or less.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Labeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labeled. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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