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
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
The interim tag was removed before this season.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 31 May 2026
Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Taylor tagged and scored on Cal Melendez’s fly ball to left, barely beating Dylan Morici’s strong throw to the plate.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
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Noun
The coin-sized tags can be discreetly attached to keychains or placed in luggage, glove compartments, or backpacks in order to track your belongings in real time, offering step-by-step directions to locate them via the ‘Find My’ app.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
The interim tag was removed before this season.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 31 May 2026
Verb
The Spurs tagged them first, but others will attempt to follow.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Taylor tagged and scored on Cal Melendez’s fly ball to left, barely beating Dylan Morici’s strong throw to the plate.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tag
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For the next two years, Adamson and Watson struggled through label rejections, an aborted stint opening for Alice Cooper with a mediocre backing band, and some uneven sessions with Roxy Music producer Chris Thomas.—
Ethan Beck,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2026
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While Ng might be the CEO and creative director, the label likes to describe itself as a creative studio that has a collective atmosphere with an emphasis on going against the grain and diving into a wide array of topics.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
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The Lottery tentatively plans to begin offering some of its products online and through its app this summer, marking another expansion of the state’s gaming ecosystem.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Hundreds of participants came together in Santee on Saturday for the city’s annual pride walk and festival, marking the first celebration of Pride Month in San Diego County.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Another solo blast tied it at three apiece in the seventh when Hokies infielder Ethan Gibson covered the deepest part of the park and chased Bruins’ starter Michael Barnett after six-plus innings.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
31 May 2026
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For now, Hughes is chasing another championship.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Ripley slapped Jade, mid-pushup, then dumped Cargill to the outside.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Everton’s hopes of securing a first win at Old Trafford since 2013 seemed over when midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off in the 13th minute for slapping team-mate Michael Keane.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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After the senate endorsement, delegates soldiered on to select Nate George as their preferred candidate for state auditor.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Whichever lander ends up being selected for Artemis IV would rendezvous with NASA astronauts aboard an Orion vehicle in lunar orbit and then ferry them to the surface.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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After weeks of stamping an identity of defensive toughness, the Sky are hemorrhaging losses as a result of defensive collapses.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Where to buy Mister Rogers stamps The Mister Rogers Stamps will be available for purchase at any post office nationwide and on The Postal Store online.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Across the railway tracks again, Gertrud walking next to him, Ursula and her sister trailing behind.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Asian markets traded higher on Wednesday, tracking gains on Wall Street with the major averages notching fresh record closes overnight.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Food and drink Cosmo still punches above its weight on dining.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Doorbell video captured Friday appeared to show Hyder punching the woman, 34-year-old Cherrie Moore, in the face several times while also wrestling her to the ground.—
Jericka Duncan,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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“Tag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tag. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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