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 Today, the pair has officially welcomed their Founding 100 into the House, marking a pivotal milestone for a private community intended to challenge how creative industries interact, collaborate and evolve. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 Knaus Berry Farm officially opened for the season on Tuesday, marking 70 years in business, and there are some exciting changes being introduced that are sure to keep families coming back for more of their delicious cinnamon rolls. — Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 The 2030 tournament is the centenary edition and FIFA is marking the anniversary with original 1930 host Uruguay plus Argentina and Paraguay each hosting one game. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026 Vulturehas confirmed a Puck report that Druski will host the famed sketch show’s November 7 episode, marking the first time the show has enlisted a host primarily known for their work in the digital space. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026 But California regulators certified a union representing Uber and Lyft drivers last month, marking a milestone in a years-long fight by gig workers in the state. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 During the first week of this month, the spread between 10 year Italian government bonds and equivalent German Bunds approached 130 basis points, marking its largest weekly expansion since the pandemic. — CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 Several acts on the bill are marking milestones of their own. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026 Since 2011, the UC’s permanent faculty has grown from more than 9,000 to a little less than 11,000, marking a spike of less than 19%. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for marking

Verb

The process of labeling AI music will be similar to Google’s detection setup with YouTube videos.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026
After labeling Benita a stage-five clinger, Morrey refocuses his attention on Sarah, a 33-year-old health-care manager and bartender.

— Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of labeling

Verb

Wilkinson countered that what was at issue was that the network has to go through the early renewal process at all, characterizing it as an act of retaliation that is ripe for district court review.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
From media, to the players, and the league's dedicated fan base full of left-wing political activists, far too many people have been unfairly characterizing Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark fans.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of characterizing

Verb

However, many aspects of the defense enjoyed breakthroughs against Washington, with USC recording a season-high five sacks after having just eight through its first five games.

— Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
Eventually, her friend—local musician and record producer Jay Oliver—noticed her talent and gave her a foot in the door by recording advertising jingles for the likes of McDonald’s and Toyota.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of recording

Verb

Bahdanau was working with artificial neural networks, which had already shown promise in pattern-recognition tasks such as deciphering handwriting and identifying objects in photos.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
That’s what the remaining 12 games of this season is about, identifying and investing in what’s salvageable.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of identifying

Verb

For Jekyll-Hyde, the costumes are crucial and add to the characterization, distinguishing the two men inhabiting the same body.

— Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
For voters scrolling through Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms, distinguishing between independent commentary and paid political advertising is becoming increasingly difficult.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of distinguishing

Verb

Larsson also left Saturday’s exhibition early after logging 24 minutes against the Timberwolves due to lingering effects of the illness.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
But as the natural resource economy changed and the logging industry shrank, mills closed and jobs vanished.

— Saige Miller, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of logging

Verb

So, instead, Barr begins transcribing Dava’s work—but transcribing turns into editing, and editing into claiming.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Today, companies can go far beyond reading comments from customers in response to surveys, or transcribing call center interactions, to analyze not just the words but the elusive sentiment and intent behind those words.

— Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026