Thesaurus results for MARKING

marking

verb

Definition of marking

present participle of mark

as in labeling

to attach an identifying slip to marked each application with a numbered sticker

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Relevance

as in characterizing

to be an important feature of an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion

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as in recording

to make a written note of mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner

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Recent Examples of marking The state investor’s net portfolio value surged to a record SG$518 billion ($401 billion) for the year ended March 31, up SG$49 billion, marking its third straight annual increase. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026 Millions of Americans paying higher Affordable Care Act insurance bills in 2026 will once again face double-digit rate hikes next year, marking another cost increase for health insurance that has become prohibitively expensive for some. — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 8 July 2026 The parasite fly’s larvae, which feeds within the wounds of warm-blooded animals, was first detected in a calf in Zavala County at the start of last month, marking the first case in the country’s livestock in about five decades. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 The era of free professional advice is evolving, marking a new approach to valuing expertise. — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Meanwhile, independent commerce is alive in Columbus, Ohio, where the city's historic public market is marking 150 years in business. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 The company completed production of its 42nd Lionfish vehicle at its Pocasset, Massachusetts, facility at the end of 2025, marking a significant manufacturing milestone for the program. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026 From patriotic events marking the milestone to hands-on crafts and outings designed for time with the grandkids, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the season. — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 July 2026 There are also pieces of the Playbill for The Fear of 13, a play that starred Brody earlier this year, marking his Broadway debut. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for marking

Verb

Save yourself the guessing game of wondering what is in your fridge by labeling and dating your leftovers.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 July 2026
Beta 3 also added a Quick Panel icon for Summarise Notifications, with Samsung explicitly labelling the summaries as AI-generated, a small but telling sign that shows how Samsung is managing AI transparency with its users.

— Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Definition of labeling

Verb

At the time, Taylor was in the process of re-recording her first six albums after not being given the chance to buy back her masters, but has since secured complete ownership of her discography.

— Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026
Crow-Armstrong has been crafty on the base paths, recording 21 steals on 27 attempts.

— Data Skrive, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of recording

Verb

The program has also introduced Earthster, a modeling platform that helps companies evaluate the environmental impact of semiconductor manufacturing by identifying energy use, material consumption, and carbon-emission hotspots across their products.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
The unknown profile, prosecutors said, did not contain enough identifying information to be submitted to CODIS, the national DNA database.

— Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of identifying

Verb

The region’s altitude and cold nights help preserve acidity and aromatics in the wines, distinguishing Amyndeon from Greece’s warmer coastal and island appellations.

— Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
The motion detection is smart, too, distinguishing among people, pets, and vehicles, which reduces false alerts.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026

Definition of distinguishing

Verb

Electronic logging devices, which have been mandatory in most commercial vehicles since 2017, capture continuous records of driver hours and location that are often the most important evidence in a serious truck case.

— Karen Koehler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S & P 500 are up 10% this year, with the former logging its best first-half performance since 2021.

— Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Definition of logging

Verb

Photos of wallets, textiles, sports equipment, photos, jewelry, signs, flags, quilts, stuffies, toys and camp trunks filled the page as strangers banded together in the comments sections, tagging potential rightful owners or friends with any leads.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Enter the giveaway on Krispy Krunchy Chicken’s official Facebook or Instagram by following the brand, liking a post, commenting and tagging a friend.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 July 2026