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 Questions no longer centre on marking this era with a trophy, but on how much juice is left to squeeze. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, also on Wednesday morning, a woman was killed in a shooting in Bedford Dwellings, marking three deadly shootings over the past day in the city. — Patrick Damp, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Key Background The rocket is believed to have crashed into the moon at over 5,000 mph, marking one of many rocket and debris collisions on the moon since the 1960s. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Related Stories The VMAs will take place this year at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, marking the first time the show has been held on the west coast in nine years. — Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 Krtezschmar has been leading Ballet Hartford for three years, but the company has been around for 10 and is marking its anniversary with new programs and ideas. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026 Just days later, UEFA stepped in to appoint him as referee for its Super Cup, the annual clash between the Champions League and Europa League winners, marking yet another historic first for Artan and the continent. — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 The armed troops' presence in the nation's capital has since been quietly extended to Inauguration Day 2029, marking the longest and largest National Guard deployment under this administration. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026 The two also talked scheduling, including the Hornets visiting the FBS powerhouse Oregon Ducks early in 2028, marking the first Big Ten opponent in Hornets football history. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for marking

Verb

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

Definition of labeling

Verb

The 49ers did not have an update on the specific injury, characterizing it only as a rib issue.

— Matt Barrows, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Dana Johnson with the Cobb Chamber of Commerce also spoke in favor of the proposal, characterizing data centers as a form of infrastructure increasingly necessary for businesses, governments, schools and consumers.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of characterizing

Verb

His three-step approach begins by defining the long-term goal and identifying the 90-day milestones that move the organization toward it.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Still, a number of Western states don't have statewide wildfire rules and codes, or even maps identifying high risk areas.

— Lauren Sommer, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of identifying

Verb

Its license plate readers capture plate numbers along with vehicle characteristics such as make, model and color, and some Flock systems can identify distinguishing features such as bumper stickers or aftermarket modifications.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Seats are wrapped in charcoal Mojave PurLuxe Premium upholstery, accented by contrast blue stitching and matching blue seatbelts, distinguishing it instantly from lower-tier Gravity variants.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of distinguishing

Verb

The human was entirely responsible for logging into the CRM, gathering context from marketing tools and looking over past customer conversations to figure out what the data actually meant before making a move.

— Filip Popovic, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
The team also failed to generate pressure in the pocket, logging just 10 sacks in 12 games and ranking last in the country.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of logging

Verb

Just share an Instagram or Facebook story that day with your free ICEE using #NID2026 and tagging @TheICEECompany.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
Bryce Eldridge started his day by turning a one-man double play at first base after handling a sharp grounder and tagging out the runner retreating to first while stepping on the bag.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of tagging

Verb

And the days are coming when AI is meaningfully involved in clinical care, beyond just transcribing our own words, and the follow-up recommendation deviates from the standard of care.

— Frances Mei Hardin, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026
Ideally, the process is not about transcribing information but engaging with it.

— James Davis, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026