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as in labeled
to attach an identifying slip to
tagged all the dresses with sale stickers before putting them on the rack
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as in chased
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 slapped
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 selected
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 tagged
CBS News, 3 June 2026
Even after Toronto tagged Orioles southpaw Trevor Rogers for four runs on Friday, the Jays still own MLB’s fourth-lowest slugging percentage against lefties.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 June 2026
And yet the Angels still held a three-run lead in the eighth inning when right-hander Jose Fermin was tagged for five runs, including a go-ahead three-run home run from Hunter Goodman.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
Gavin Grahovac tagged Johnson for a monstrous solo home run to cut USC’s lead to 9-2 in the fifth.
—Jose De Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Kisch fielded the ball, tagged the runner on second, who retreated to the bag, then tagged the bag to force the runner on first and end the game.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Millennials, in particular, have been tagged as a generation that romanticizes the pivot—that equates reinvention with a full reset.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Creators who believe their videos have been tagged as AI incorrectly can appeal, but not if the site marks an upload as AI for either of those reasons.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
The 11 hits surrendered were the most allowed by a Mets pitcher since Luis Severino was tagged for 11 hits in five innings on March 30, 2024.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
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Miguel Andujar hit a light chopper to third baseman Alec Bohm, who faked a throw to first and Tatis was tagged out in a rundown to end the inning.
—CBS News, 3 June 2026
Even after Toronto tagged Orioles southpaw Trevor Rogers for four runs on Friday, the Jays still own MLB’s fourth-lowest slugging percentage against lefties.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 June 2026
And yet the Angels still held a three-run lead in the eighth inning when right-hander Jose Fermin was tagged for five runs, including a go-ahead three-run home run from Hunter Goodman.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
Gavin Grahovac tagged Johnson for a monstrous solo home run to cut USC’s lead to 9-2 in the fifth.
—Jose De Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Kisch fielded the ball, tagged the runner on second, who retreated to the bag, then tagged the bag to force the runner on first and end the game.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Millennials, in particular, have been tagged as a generation that romanticizes the pivot—that equates reinvention with a full reset.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Creators who believe their videos have been tagged as AI incorrectly can appeal, but not if the site marks an upload as AI for either of those reasons.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
The 11 hits surrendered were the most allowed by a Mets pitcher since Luis Severino was tagged for 11 hits in five innings on March 30, 2024.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tagged
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Recreations of one of the manager’s pre-match drawings to motivate his squad — a heart labelled ‘passion’ and a brain labelled ‘clarity’ holding hands — have also made for popular tees, while there were housing decorations slightly tweaked to say ‘Champions’ on Highbury Hill over this past weekend.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The new payroll records, obtained through a Missouri Sunshine Law request, show Dustman is still receiving paychecks labeled as severance as part of a resignation agreement city officials have yet to disclose publicly.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Chow and his son chased the boy out of the store and off the store property, for about 130 yards.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Then, Rage chased Abdi with his arm extended and Abdi collapsed to the ground, video showed.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
1 June 2026
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Rojas slapped a single up the middle to put the Royals ahead.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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According to the affidavit, another pupil was allegedly slapped in the face three times.—
Ben Brachfeld,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Donating more, however, does not increase a person's chance of being selected, as winners are picked at random.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Jacob Coleman, the conservative advocacy group’s Minnesota director, said the convention marked the display’s debut.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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The spectral figures, marked by their sarong colors, imagined Zodiacs, doshas and more, operate haunto-structurally.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Police tracked the vehicle the shooter left in to a residence in Overland Park, and Lubin was arrested.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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She was threatened with a knife and forced to leave her mobile phone and AirTag in a shop so she could not be tracked.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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Additionally, Wallen was also slammed by several local figures.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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Without hesitation, Towns drove past the 7-4 unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, and slammed home a finish.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
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Under French criminal procedure law, prosecutors determine how to follow up on complaints and whether charges could be pursued.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Denver pursued Middleton pretty aggressively before the buyout market deadline earlier this year.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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“Tagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tagged. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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