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plural of tag
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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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of tag
1
as in marks
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 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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tags

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of tag

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Recent Examples of tags
Noun
The next morning, the trio planned to run a couple of errands before heading toward California – including getting rid of Beloozerov’s SUV and getting tags for Green’s new pickup. Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 Core counties have different rules, including requirements for CITES tags. Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 However, a brand-new swimsuit with hygiene tags still intact is likely fine to purchase—just make sure to wash before wearing. Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026 These molecular tags direct the proteins to the cell’s recycling center, where they are broken down into their building blocks and removed. William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The authors collected data from 42 sleeping sperm whales off the coast of northern Norway by attaching small tags via suction cups to their bodies. ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026 The craft can patrol near beaches for up to a week at a time, using acoustic receivers to listen for white sharks in the wild that have been fitted by scientists with tracking tags. Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 For more than a decade, researchers have tracked blacktip sharks along the East Coast using aerial surveys and satellite tags. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 These transmitters, called BlūMorpho tags, had been developed by a company called Cellular Tracking Technologies, and Cinderella, Eric, and Carle were part of the first generation of monarchs to wear them. Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Verb
For example, if a user logs a 50-mile running goal in Nike Run Club, the CDP tags the user’s profile. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 McDonnell, who focuses on predatory fish and impacts from climate change and fishing, typically tags fish with sensors for studies. Jenny Staletovich, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026 Gerth gets notified every time a neighbor tags her on Facebook. Noel Brennan, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026 Reece Atwood tags her with an RBI single off the left-field wall that scores Kayden Henry, MaTaia Lawson follows with a 2-RBI single into right, and Jaycie Nichols bounces another single up the middle. Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026 William Contreras #24 of the Milwaukee Brewers tags out Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers at home plate during the sixth inning at American Family Field on July 08, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tags
Noun
  • Plus a few other wackadoodles banished from labels, serving out their sentences in our nuthouse.
    Jeff Rabhan, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Having survived the online privacy era, record labels are faced with an even more existential threat from artificial intelligence.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The lawsuit marks the second time in six years that DePaul has been sued by a mental health provider that worked with the school’s athletes.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Part of a series of stories exploring life in the United States as the country marks its 250th anniversary.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Leisure reading on screens barely tracks with comprehension; books still hold the real edge.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • As of Friday afternoon, Broward had the lowest turnout so far of all 67 Florida counties, according to a website that tracks turnout everywhere using the counties’ own reporting totals.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • All of my essentials are packed in my Stowaway, which clips into my weekender as a bag organizer, and can clip out to be worn on its own as a crossbody when walking around during the day or as a clutch when going out in the evening.
    Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • This compact tote folds into a small pouch that clips directly onto your keys and expands into a functional bag when needed.
    Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • After the couple’s differing tastes in music came to light, Miller asked who picks the music in the car.
    Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But vintage bentwood chairs produced later are one of Williamson’s picks for older styles that continue to find a place in contemporary interiors.
    Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • For generations, athletes have been treated as if motherhood stamps their athletic identities with an expiration date.
    Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • The Council's 20% test widens that gap and stamps it as compliant.
    Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Absorptive art beckons the viewer—who chases after that which ignores it, a tale as old as time—whereas the Minimalism Fried attacked was very big, very look-at-me, very exhibitionist.
    Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Wolverine chases the kidnappers across the rooftops, battling sword-wielding mercenaries and archers who leave arrows embedded in his body.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Once cold weather hits, consider layering a pair of sheer tights underneath.
    Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2026
  • If a new 'iPhone Fold-gate’ entry hits Wikipedia in the next year, resale prices will fall even further.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

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“Tags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tags. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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