TAGS Synonyms: 194 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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

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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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of tag

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

Noun

Kroger added the tech to a number of stores across the country, and Whole Foods is testing out digital tags at nearly 50 stores. — Alex Vuocolo, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026 Most troopers need some traffic violation to justify pulling over drivers – like speeding or expired tags. — Sarah Matusek, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026 Though 172 tags were allocated last year, just 52 bears were killed. — Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026 At the time, there were no tags sufficiently lightweight for tracking birds as small as godwits. — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026 Reporters worked on multiple stories at the same time, sharing bylines and contributing tags throughout the edition. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026 These two are also the only ones to feature Harris tweed tags, which are affixed to the safety pins on the left shoes’ lateral sides in addition to the tongue tag of the Old Skool. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 These tags are lightweight and attached to the birds with degradable thread. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Sep. 2026 Stitchy 5mm tags work best on denim, cottons, and cotton blends. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 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

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An exclusive excerpt published by Decibel centers on Cave In and the period surrounding the band’s breakthrough Jupiter, when major labels began circling.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 18 Sep. 2026
The lawsuit comes more than two years after the labels, together with Warner Music Group, sued Suno over allegedly training its AI models on the companies’ tracks without permission.

— Corbin Bolies, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

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The opening marks a significant London milestone for Kardashian and Grede, whose Skims universe has continued to stretch far beyond the shapewear on which it was founded.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
The development marks a significant step toward more intelligent infrared sensing.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of marks

Verb

Music tracks for the album have already been recorded, and Shatner will go into the studio sometime this winter to lay down his vocals.

— Fred Bronson, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
Heating oil costs this winter could surge Home heating oil, used extensively in the Northeast to heat homes, tracks closely with diesel prices since they are made from the same ingredients.

— Kevin Williams, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of tracks

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

Definition of clips

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On Reddit’s WallStreetBets forum, traders share picks for potential get-rich-quick opportunities in day-trading stocks and options.

— Josh Funk, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
On Reddit's WallStreetBets forum, traders share picks for potential get-rich-quick opportunities in day-trading stocks and options.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

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Mookie Betts hits three doubles and the Dodgers surge for 15 hits to overcome a shaky start by Tarik Skubal in a 10-4 win over the San Francisco Giants.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
When a big storm hits the northern Sierra, the Feather River’s runoff lands in Lake Oroville, behind the nation’s tallest dam, and the Yuba’s lands in New Bullards Bar.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026