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 For example, the freshman four-year graduation rate increased from 68% to 74% between 2018 and 2025, marking a 6 percentage point increase. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026 The Bundesliga had only begun in 1963, marking the true beginning of professionalism. — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Fortinet will use Intel's foundry to produce its next-generation security chip, the two companies announced Tuesday, marking a win for Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who took over the company in March 2025. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 21 July 2026 Also Tuesday, opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and dozens of his Congress party lawmakers staged a sit-in protest outside Modi’s residence, marking a dramatic escalation. — ABC News, 21 July 2026 About 37 of the force gathered around the supervisors, some with their four-legged canine partners, to hear words of appreciation and receive proclamations marking their remarkable, life-saving service. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 21 July 2026 Lil Wayne appeared to be referring to his performance at then-Vice President Kamala Harris’s official residence during a 2023 celebration marking the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. — Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 21 July 2026 Fresh from being named Lifetime Achievement Perfumer at the Fragrance Foundation Awards, Honorine Blanc, master perfumer at Dsm-firmenich, developed Cardamom Latte, marking her first fragrance for the brand. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for marking

Verb

The National Republican Congressional Committee quickly released a digital ad Wednesday attacking Shah, labeling him a socialist and tying him to progressives in Congress.

— Jonathan J. Cooper, Fortune, 23 July 2026
Save yourself the guessing game of wondering what is in your fridge by labeling and dating your leftovers.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 July 2026

Definition of labeling

Verb

Low testosterone is a common feature of Operator Syndrome, a medical phenomenon characterizing the unique stresses of being in the military, which doctors are now seeking to understand.

— Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 17 July 2026
After characterizing the nature of the asteroid, Tianwen-2 will attempt to gather samples.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026

Definition of characterizing

Verb

Crow-Armstrong has been crafty on the base paths, recording 25 steals on 31 attempts.

— Data Skrive, New York Times, 20 July 2026
And with David Bednar recording five outs and his 19th save of the season – the closer hasn’t allowed a run since May 22 – the Yankees were able to salvage their first series out of the All-Star break.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026

Definition of recording

Verb

In the video, the worker wore an ID badge identifying her as a union member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
This includes identifying what messages resonate, where deals stall and how buyers respond over time, while giving teams the context to adapt in real time.

— Tom Burke, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of identifying

Verb

Key topics include creating effective budgets by distinguishing needs from wants, building emergency funds of 3-6 months' expenses, and choosing debt repayment strategies like snowball or avalanche.

— AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Senior administration officials pushed back on the idea the new levies were crafted explicitly to replace earlier tariffs, distinguishing them from a universal, global rate.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of distinguishing

Verb

Identity systems, logging mechanisms and API integrations form a web where a single misconfiguration, vulnerability or cross-border connection can cascade across tenants and borders.

— Kevin Korte, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
The Hornets’ 2025 NBA Draft class received plenty of playing time over the past week-plus, logging extensive minutes.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

Definition of logging

Verb

Others in that chat chimed in, tagging Miller in subsequent messages.

— Alex Andrejev, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Whether that’s donating money, stopping by your local shelter and just offering cuddles and walks to animals housed there or even just tagging them in the comments so other people can learn about their work.

— Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026