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
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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
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of tag
Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Her last official match of any kind was in December 2024, also a mixed tag match.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Gene Maddaus, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Jess and Spencer have also been public about their relationship on social media and have shared several photos of them together on Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 and tagged each other.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 2 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Walmart tags that differ from prices on the signs, as seen in TikToks, are a result of incorrect placement or a sign representing the highest price of items in the display, per Laczkowski.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Her last official match of any kind was in December 2024, also a mixed tag match.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
The settlement makes room for adoption of age assurance technology by YouTube, whereby the platform would be able to identify the age of all viewers, relieving the obligation to tag individual videos.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Jess and Spencer have also been public about their relationship on social media and have shared several photos of them together on Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 and tagged each other.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tag
label
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Renowned for being intimately involved in every aspect of his brand until his final days, Armani leaves behind a profound legacy in the fashion world, from dressing some of the biggest stars to building one of the industry’s most transformative and enduring labels.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fathers + Daughters Cellars – Small family label with deep local roots, making elegant Pinot Noir.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Tag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tag. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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