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 Louis Vuitton just unveiled its 2026 FIFA World Cup Trophy Trunk on Tuesday, marking the fifth time the luxury house has designed such a case for the international tournament. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 July 2026 WaterTower Music will also reissue Max Steiner’s score on vinyl this fall, marking the first new pressing of the soundtrack in more than 40 years. — Anna Tingley, Variety, 14 July 2026 The Tex-Mex chain closed in March after 25 years in business, marking the departure of the brand from the Kansas City area. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 Ellis published the original book in 2023, marking his first novel in 13 years, following 2010’s Imperial Bedrooms. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026 Archer Aviation has struck a deal to lease about a half-million square feet of tech and industrial space in Morgan Hill, marking a wide-ranging expansion for the maker of air taxis. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 Gold prices have trended downward for much of this year, marking a stark turnaround from the conditions that occurred late last year, when the price of gold hit record highs several times. — Aly J Yale, CBS News, 13 July 2026 The Shins are marking their 30th anniversary by opening the vault. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 13 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

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

Mbappe leads a strong French attack France reached the semi-finals after defeating Morocco 2-0, recording another clean sheet and reinforcing their status as the tournament favourites.

— Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Developed with Hellkats Powerboats, the twin-motor catamaran shattered the 100 mph barrier at Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, recording a top speed of 109 mph (175 km/h).

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

Definition of recording

Verb

Without a stable, verifiable identity, distinguishing genuine business from noise will only become harder for consumers.

— Sammy Ahmed, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Within the past year or two, Microsoft made this chip distinction the distinguishing trait between consumer and business Surface models.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

Definition of distinguishing

Verb

The bank fell 5% after logging its best quarterly revenue in a decade.

— Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 14 July 2026
In California, the rollback could pave the way for more farming, mining, logging and drilling in areas that were once forbidden due to the potential for wildlife habitat destruction.

— Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 11 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