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

Shipping tags held for oysters were also missing the required documentation. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026 Young organisms tend to have consistent tags from cell to cell, so the switch will flip reliably. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2026 First, the platform will provide tags that indicate which election markets are low volume, which Kalshi defines as those with less than $10,000. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 Ovener 2-pack Silicone Luggage Tags $8 at Amazon Outfitted with steel cable loops, a waterproof PVC identification tag, and a flexible silicone body, these Ovener luggage tags were built for the long haul. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2026 Business of Fashion reported that the retailer marked its 25th anniversary by reissuing archival styles, including babydoll tops and ultra-low-rise denim, with original tags and the seagull logo intact. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 Chicago White Sox left fielder Sam Antonacci (17) watches as shortstop Chase Meidroth (10) fields a ground ball and tags second base in the tenth inning of a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rate Field on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. — Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 Silva offered to modify captions, remove tags or take any other steps that could preserve the special moment for the athletes, noting that the photos were not intended as part of a broader social media campaign. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 Hundreds of unique tags now sort some 400+ interviews into 11,000 short segments, which the site calls stories. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 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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Noun

Ellison and his team must braid together two huge film studios (housing nine film labels), four streaming services, three TV production studios, three animation units and more than 50 television networks, including two prominent news organizations.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Build a complete beginner kit with wax, wicks, vessels, labels, and other necessary supplies.

— Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of labels

Verb

The release marks a significant milestone for the studio in a strategic partnership with Almuslim, first announced more than two years ago, aimed at adapting several of his popular literary works into film and television projects.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
His passion for politics marks him as callow and perhaps, for all his Marxist theorizing, a bit unworldly.

— Sam Worley, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of marks

Verb

As the name suggests, the reference combines a perpetual calendar that tracks leap years and varying month lengths without correction until the next century, and a rattrapante, or split-seconds, chronograph capable of timing two events at once.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026
At Edward Jones, CIO Kevin Adams has moved part of managerial memory and follow-through into an AI system that tracks context across enterprise programs and committees.

— Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 8 Oct. 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

Verb

Our favorite dress picks have a variety of styles and versatile features, like darling ruffles, cinching waistlines, and trending silhouettes.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2026
Centerpiece picks in between include Danny Boyle’s Ink starring Jack O’Connell, Guy Pearce and Claire Foy, and Tony Gilroy‘s Behemoth!

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026