Synonyms of tag

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noun

ˈtag 

as in label

a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it

read the tag on the shirt to find out if I could wash it or if it had to be dry-cleaned

Synonyms & Similar Words

• label
• ticket
• marker
• caption
• plaque
• mark
• stamp
• symbol
• logo
• sticker
• seal
• badge
• emblem
• brand
• legend
• trademark
• hallmark
• decal

tag

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verb (1)

1

as in to label

to attach an identifying slip to

tagged all the dresses with sale stickers before putting them on the rack

Synonyms & Similar Words

• label
• mark
• stamp
• identify
• ticket
• designate
• title
• tab
• name
• style
• caption
• brand
• earmark
• term
• hallmark
• call
• entitle
• stigmatize

2

as in to chase

to go after or on the track of

wildlife experts surreptitiously tagged the timber wolf, carefully keeping a safe distance so the wolf wouldn't catch their scent and run

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chase
• track
• pursue
• follow
• dog
• tail
• escort
• course
• accompany
• trace
• trail
• run after
• watch
• hound
• shadow
• run
• hunt
• bird-dog
• seek
• eye
• search (for)
• chaperone
• observe

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lead
• guide
• pilot
• head

tag

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verb (2)

1

as in to slap

to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner

he tagged me with a right hook and blackened my eye

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slap
• punch
• hit
• smack
• knock
• clip
• bang
• slam
• clap
• swipe
• strike
• pound
• box
• bat
• whack
• crack
• belt
• nail
• slug
• kick
• bash
• sock
• clock
• paste
• bob
• bop
• lick
• swat
• tap
• rap
• thump
• clobber
• zap
• push
• hammer
• clout
• poke
• shove
• whale
• chop
• flick
• jab
• bludgeon
• smite
• bust
• bump
• stamp
• thwack
• bonk
• stab
• wallop
• stroke
• biff
• slog
• cuff
• rough
• hang one on
• beat
• slash
• maul
• bung
• pepper
• pelt
• buffet
• lace
• batter
• knee
• deck
• mangle
• cream
• pummel
• dump
• lash
• butt
• scuff
• bean
• bunt
• whip
• club
• pommel
• spear
• drub
• prod
• fell
• lambaste
• cane
• brain
• knock down
• floor
• jostle
• switch
• skull
• bowl (down or over)
• level
• sledge
• sap
• sucker punch
• cudgel
• flog
• flail
• thrash
• conk
• sledgehammer
• rabbit-punch

2

as in to select

to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities

she tagged her most experienced operative for the special mission

Synonyms & Similar Words

• select
• choose
• pick
• name
• take
• prefer
• elect
• designate
• opt (for)
• cull
• single (out)
• tab
• handpick
• nominate
• cherry-pick
• mark
• adopt
• accept
• set
• tap
• appoint
• settle (on or upon)
• embrace
• preselect
• fix
• espouse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuse
• reject
• turn down
• decline
• negative
• disapprove
• repudiate
• discard
• throw away
• throw out
• spurn
• jettison

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tag

Noun

Even with that, the cost of the franchise tag for wide receiver is estimated to be at $28 million. —Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026

The pair had scouted for elk and hunted the base the day before, when Cooper had his one-day archery tag. —Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 8 Jan. 2026

Verb

For its part, Gensler, the design firm tagged to help with JPMorgan’s splashy new Manhattan headquarters, says the number of its employees who work on data centers jumped by 40% in the last year. —Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026

From graffiti to grandeur This man once tagged trains with graffiti. —Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026

Phrases Containing tag

• price tag
• tag sale