tabbing

verb

present participle of tab
as in identifying

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  1. identifying
  2. naming
  3. designating
  4. stamping
  5. earmarking
  6. calling
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
  • Parents are naming guardians for their children in case they are detained or deported, while others have stopped working, shopping or even leaving home, relying instead on neighbors and churches.
    — Maria Santana, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Ask for the specific reasons in writing, specifically naming the adverse action notice requirement.
    — TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of naming
Verb
  • The trio is also behind another resolution designating July as Sarcoma Awareness Month and underscoring the need for greater awareness and research into the disease.
    — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Sox called up Smith and fellow pitching prospect Tanner McDougal from Triple-A Charlotte before Saturday’s game, optioning pitchers Noah Schultz and David Sandlin to Charlotte and designating pitcher Wikelman González for assignment.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of designating
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  • Twenty-nine European countries, including France, Spain, and Greece, have implemented the entry-exit system (EES) that replaces manual passport stamping with biometric checks.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Aug. 2026
  • In place of painting on roses and covering them with chrome, consider stamping gold stickers on the center of each nail for professional-looking DIY nail art in minutes.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of stamping
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  • United Kingdom cruise line Marella Cruises is permanently earmarking one of its ships, Marella Discovery 2, for adults-only cruises.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Now, county leaders and health officials are earmarking funds to address those issues.
    — Nakell Williams, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of earmarking
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  • The American singer gave KiiiKiii a shoutout during an interview with The Korea Times, calling them a strong fifth-generation group that stands out.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Among them, offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand opted against taking what was effectively a demotion, with play-calling duties going to a more veteran coach (eventually, Frank Reich), and left, too.
    — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of calling
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