labeling

verb

variants or labelling
present participle of label
1
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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2
as in naming
to give a name to the dictionary labels some words "archaic"

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Recent Examples of labeling Law enforcement officials are cautious about labeling someone as a member of, or even affiliated with, the mafia. — Jack Harvel august 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026 Kindergarten teacher Kat Golando of Keystone School in San Antonio recommends labeling everything—from lunch boxes to sweaters—with name stickers or stamps. — Adrienne Farr, Parents, 15 Aug. 2026 Given so many biological, genetic and environmental influences, simply labeling someone as obese does little to explain that person’s overall health. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 This isn’t Spotify’s first initiative with labeling AI content on the platform. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026 The agency ordered Disney to begin clearly labeling its thousands of gallons of paint, chemicals and pesticides, according to a consent order, and to establish a training program so employees would know how to handle hazardous waste. — Wuft News, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 Retailers and e-commerce merchants will be able to link to Onton’s new model, white labelling the service to power their own search engines for shoppers. — David Prosser, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The National Republican Congressional Committee quickly released a digital ad Wednesday attacking Shah, labeling him a socialist and tying him to progressives in Congress. — Jonathan J. Cooper, Fortune, 23 July 2026 Save yourself the guessing game of wondering what is in your fridge by labeling and dating your leftovers. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for labeling
  1. marking
  2. naming
  3. tagging
  4. calling
  5. identifying
  6. dubbing
  7. designating
  8. terming
Verb
  • Indonesian streaming platform Vidio has partnered with ReelShort, the microdrama platform owned by Crazy Maple Studio, marking ReelShort’s first entry into the Indonesian market.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • And Europe — the world’s fastest-warming continent — has been beset by extreme weather that has caused widespread droughts and blazes, marking some of the region’s gravest natural disasters on record.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of marking
Verb
  • That means naming pregnant women explicitly in heatwave guidance, revisiting the heat thresholds that trigger official alerts, and assessing whether maternity units themselves can cope as temperatures rise.
    — Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Most years, Freeman is eager to get into what the Irish did well, picking out a few standout performances and naming a winner between the offense and defense.
    — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of naming
Verb
  • Her fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to her on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message here.
    — Deborah Wilker, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Bacon captioned a joint Instagram upload on Wednesday, tagging his family.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of tagging
Verb
  • Philadelphia residents can find adult education programs by calling the Philadelphia adult education hotline at 833-750-5627.
    — Jennifer D. Kobrin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Jane understands that calling Bunny out is a social and professional transgression, but her decision to do it anyway is ultimately an invitation for redemption, which Bunny accepts.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of calling
Verb
  • Heritage Auctions said experts compared distinctive characteristics on the ball, including visible marks and other identifying details, with photographs from the England match and images of other Adidas Azteca balls used during the 1986 World Cup.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The prime minister of the Nordic country posted a screen shot of the plastic surgeon’s offer on Instagram but without identifying him.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of identifying
Verb
  • Balfe also navigates challenges like spatial audio mixing, where collaboration with dubbing mixers is crucial.
    — Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • New and upcoming titles under the deal will carry English subtitles and dubbing in the Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 July 2026
Definition of dubbing
Verb
  • Related Dedicate a Media Wall If a TV is an important element to some within your home and others prefer the elegance of a standalone fireplace, Soto recommends designating a separate wall for the TV.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026
  • However, parents, social workers and shrinks got involved, saying that designating the classes hurt the students’ feelings and self-esteem.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of designating
Verb
  • The five-member governing body is guaranteed at least one new face, with four candidates vying for the open 4th District seat now that Doug Chaffee will be terming out at the end of the year.
    — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of terming

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“Labeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labeling. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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