as in labels
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 tracks
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 clips
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 picks
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 tags
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Android users can use these air tracker tags and connect their devices to items so they’re not lost.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Dash cam footage played in the courtroom showed Rocha shooting Vasquez three times with an AR-15, including two misfires, during a traffic stop on July 19, 2022, after being pulled over for expired tags.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Most dogs were recovered because their owners searched the neighborhood or the animal returned home on its own, while 14 percent were found thanks to identification tags.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
To find specific clean songs on Spotify mobile, search a song title to find any versions without explicit tags.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The crew is also testing to make sure information is read instantly and correctly from radio frequency identification tags available to travelers for purchase, Grondin said.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
According to Shires, the officer informed her that her tags were expired and asked for her registration.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Now, in a new review article, researchers at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa (UH Mānoa) have investigated how gut bacteria can affect our epigenome – the chemical tags on DNA and RNA that turn genes on or off without altering the underlying genetic code.
—New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2025
Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Austin Wells #28 of the New York Yankees tags out Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays at home plate during the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on September 6, 2025 in New York, New York.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
On Reddit, travelers recommended passengers discard their luggage tags at home or shred them.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Android users can use these air tracker tags and connect their devices to items so they’re not lost.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Dash cam footage played in the courtroom showed Rocha shooting Vasquez three times with an AR-15, including two misfires, during a traffic stop on July 19, 2022, after being pulled over for expired tags.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Most dogs were recovered because their owners searched the neighborhood or the animal returned home on its own, while 14 percent were found thanks to identification tags.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
To find specific clean songs on Spotify mobile, search a song title to find any versions without explicit tags.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The crew is also testing to make sure information is read instantly and correctly from radio frequency identification tags available to travelers for purchase, Grondin said.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
According to Shires, the officer informed her that her tags were expired and asked for her registration.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Now, in a new review article, researchers at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa (UH Mānoa) have investigated how gut bacteria can affect our epigenome – the chemical tags on DNA and RNA that turn genes on or off without altering the underlying genetic code.
—New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
Behind the scenes, Billo tags your videos, tracks what elements perform best—things like hooks, calls to action, and formats—and shares that info with brands.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Austin Wells #28 of the New York Yankees tags out Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays at home plate during the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on September 6, 2025 in New York, New York.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tags
labels
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Some of the most harmful foods in the American diet don’t come with warning labels.—
Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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While the braille labels provide practical functionality for blind and visually impaired children, the affirmations and tactile elements invite all kids to engage with the product.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Tags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tags. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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