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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
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Recent Examples of labeling
The Department of Justice reversed course last week and opened a civil rights investigation into the killing of Pretti after initially labeling him as a domestic terrorist who had intent to harm federal agents.
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Samuel O’Neal 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
As semiconductor stocks undergo another bout of severe volatility, Bank of America Global Research has issued a sharp rebuke of prevailing market sentiment, labeling fears driving the current tech-sector selloff as logically impossible.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
The idea of labeling everything as this.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
These two behaviors suggest that dolphins are capable of addressing or labeling specific individuals.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
So write to the White House and tell them to start working for the American people, rather than writing letters to the newspaper labeling a deceased innocent woman a rioter.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
My fellow Republicans have been holding firm in labeling Renee Good a domestic extremist, asserting that her actions constituted a violent threat motivated by ideological aims.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Alexandr Wang, co-founder of $29 billion AI data labelling company Scale AI, is only 29-years-old.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2026
In March, tensions between the two governments escalated when the US deported more than 200 Venezuelan migrants, labeling them criminals, to the Terrorism Confinement Center (Cecot) in El Salvador.
—Germán Padinger, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
Samuel O’Neal 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
As semiconductor stocks undergo another bout of severe volatility, Bank of America Global Research has issued a sharp rebuke of prevailing market sentiment, labeling fears driving the current tech-sector selloff as logically impossible.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
The idea of labeling everything as this.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
These two behaviors suggest that dolphins are capable of addressing or labeling specific individuals.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
So write to the White House and tell them to start working for the American people, rather than writing letters to the newspaper labeling a deceased innocent woman a rioter.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
My fellow Republicans have been holding firm in labeling Renee Good a domestic extremist, asserting that her actions constituted a violent threat motivated by ideological aims.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Alexandr Wang, co-founder of $29 billion AI data labelling company Scale AI, is only 29-years-old.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2026
In March, tensions between the two governments escalated when the US deported more than 200 Venezuelan migrants, labeling them criminals, to the Terrorism Confinement Center (Cecot) in El Salvador.
—Germán Padinger, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for labeling
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Last week, Moncler Grenoble unveiled its Fall 2026 collection in Aspen, Colorado, marking the first American ski destination show for the Italian brand.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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On the South Platte side of the divide, conditions were worse only 43% of normal, marking the lowest snowpack ever recorded for that basin at this point in the season.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The company appointed its first non-Danish CEO as well as naming a former CEO, Lars Rebien Sørensen, as chair of the board in what has been described as an unprecedented power grab.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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There had been speculation that Disney might go the route of naming co-CEOs, a move that has started to become more popular with companies.—
Michelle Chapman,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Users commented tagging the boy band, wanting the members to make the man's dream come true with a future Super Bowl performance.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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While there’s no official brand partnership at the moment, viewers have continued tagging the beverage giant in hopes the wholesome clip might catch the company’s eye.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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San Diego State knew other programs would come calling for its top players following a 9-4 season that represented one of the biggest turnarounds in college football.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The posts accused the teen and three of his football teammates of calling Smith’s son, who is Black, racial slurs, shooting him with BB guns and forcing him to drink their urine during a sleepover at Vann’s house.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The announcement by Mohsin Naqvi came a day after a regional affiliate of the Islamic State group, identifying itself as Islamic State in Pakistan, claimed responsibility in a statement carried by its Amaq News Agency.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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The mistake people outside the fungi community or beginners make when identifying mushrooms is solely relying on social media, a field guide or an app like iNaturalist, said Bob Cummings, a leading mycology expert in Santa Barbara.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Critics claim Bock successfully shut down early scrutiny by dubbing it as racially motivated.—
Jonah Kaplan,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
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The market’s ban on dubbing foreign films and generous 50-50 revenue-sharing structure with exhibitors have created an unusually direct producer-to-cinema distribution model, making traditional distributors largely irrelevant in the current ecosystem.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 Nov. 2025
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One question that will probably come up in the process is how designating a national park might work alongside the California Coastal Act, a landmark state law that has shaped and defined the way the coast is developed and protected.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles opened a roster spot by designating right-hander Kaleb Ort for assignment.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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This year, the party has another chance to try something other than nominating a conventional liberal who loses and then gets to run an NGO.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some people thought not nominating Gwyneth Paltrow as an aging actress was a snub; Odessa A'zion deserved a nomination, as well.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Labeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labeling. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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