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as in labeling
to attach an identifying slip to
marked each application with a numbered sticker
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2
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
Last April, Gilbert celebrated her 12th wedding anniversary, marking the occasion with a tribute to Busfield on Instagram.
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Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Freedom 250 is the organization responsible for marking the 250th anniversary of the approval of the Declaration of Independence, an event popularly celebrated as the beginning of the United States.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2026
This year’s Golden Globes will shine a light on the best that 2025 had to offer on screens both big and small — and even audio, with the ceremony marking the first time that podcasts are getting recognition.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
The Thunder rallied from 21 points down Friday to steal a 117-116 win from the Grizzlies, marking the third time in 8 1/2 months that Oklahoma City has overcome a deficit of 19 points or more in the Grizzlies’ building.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
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Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Freedom 250 is the organization responsible for marking the 250th anniversary of the approval of the Declaration of Independence, an event popularly celebrated as the beginning of the United States.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2026
This year’s Golden Globes will shine a light on the best that 2025 had to offer on screens both big and small — and even audio, with the ceremony marking the first time that podcasts are getting recognition.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
The Thunder rallied from 21 points down Friday to steal a 117-116 win from the Grizzlies, marking the third time in 8 1/2 months that Oklahoma City has overcome a deficit of 19 points or more in the Grizzlies’ building.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marking
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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
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Others may contain caffeine without clearly labeling it at all.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
23 Dec. 2025
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In a statement posted to Instagram, SAG-AFTRA, one of the largest entertainment unions, blasted its creation, characterizing it as an affront to the work of human performers.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
10 Dec. 2025
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People are characterizing them and not listening to them.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
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The self-flying camera is equipped with a 4K camera capable of recording at up to 100 frames per second.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Guests often found her in Disneyland with their phones out, already recording, ready to capture their interaction with the Evil Queen herself.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Officers were reportedly reviewing security camera footage in the area in hopes of identifying a suspect.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Last April, the Wyn Beauty founder shared a sweet video on her Instagram with her daughter Adira, as the little one practiced identifying colors.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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To that point, Lee stressed the importance of city names preceding a team name as a distinguishing factor.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Presidents learn quickly the wisdom of distinguishing between an authoritarian regime and the people who suffer under its rule.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
2 Jan. 2026
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Lifestyle logging links daily habits to sleep and stress outcomes.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Reynolds and Asuma each played more than 36 minutes against the Hawkeyes, with two freshman, Grayson Grove and Kai Shinholster, logging more than 15 apiece.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
7 Jan. 2026
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In one of the multi-hyphenate's posts, Paltrow shared a glimpse of her new clothing line, tagging the brand Gwyn in her caption and wearing a sophisticated, tan cashmere sweater that immediately caught our eye.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Franchise-tagging Pickens would allow that path to play out.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Jan. 2026
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But many of the available tools are focused on reducing administrative burden by transcribing clinical visits, drafting notes and formulating appeal letters.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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But voicemails also have a blue dot next to the red phone number or name (along with text summarizing or transcribing the voicemail underneath if those settings are active).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Marking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marking. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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