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or labelling
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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
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.
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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
Noem earlier this month refused to apologize for labeling Pretti a domestic terrorist.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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
Noem earlier this month refused to apologize for labeling Pretti a domestic terrorist.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for labeling
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The royal couple’s swing through the city comes midway through a four-day trip marking 250 years of American independence.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Dam Nation, the former official NIL collective for Oregon State athletics, has filed a federal lawsuit against Blueprint Sports and Entertainment, marking the latest fallout over the consultancy’s attempt to position itself as an in-house NIL agency for schools.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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And the general idea of naming a horse The Puma is pretty funny.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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In a speech to Congress, the monarch avoided naming the president but highlighted democratic norms, Ukraine and Western unity.—
Michael Birnbaum,
Washington Post,
29 Apr. 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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In the event of a bite, officials emphasized the importance of staying calm, limiting movement and calling 911 immediately, while warning against using a tourniquet or attempting to remove venom.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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City Councilman John Lee introduced a motion April 10, calling for stricter regulations on e-bikes.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
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First, fiscal responsibility means protecting taxpayer dollars by funding core priorities Idahoans rely on, such as Infrastructure, public safety and education, while identifying waste, improving efficiency, and reducing the tax burden whenever possible.—
Mark Dee
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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The problem is magnified when Hezbollah launches multiple drones at once, potentially overwhelming a system that’s not fully up to the task of identifying the incoming drones.—
Charbel Mallo,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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Deadline revealed details of the changes last year, with executives dubbing the plan Project Ada.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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This gave rise to some constituents dubbing her Lori Tehran, which is the capitol of Iran, something which Grossi was quick to pick up and run with.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Then, on the final day of May, Stearns made a small deal to acquire Luis Torrens, designating Omar Narváez for assignment in the process.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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The team also added Hunter Feduccia, while trading starter Danny Jansen and designating backup Matt Thaiss for assignment.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 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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Experts are terming this more of a long-term drought given the longevity but still, a wet spring could change things in a hurry.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Labeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labeling. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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