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
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
And the graffiti artists have discovered the old Brager-Gutman department store and managed to fill the upper stories with tags.
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Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
Nourse said safety tags are used to mark an animal that may be set for euthanasia so a nonprofit has time to line up transport, a foster, or an adopter.
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Nina Burns,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
The team used 14 satellite tags to monitor whales’ dives.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
So will the three-letter International Air Transport Association airport code, which is used in flight bookings and on baggage tags.
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Alexandra Phelps,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Look for bedbug shed skin, eggs and dot-like feces around the mattress and box spring seams, piping and tags.
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Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Every week, the store offers 50% on different colored tags.
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Amelia Espinales,
Florida Times-Union,
18 June 2026
Read seed packets, catalogs, and plant tags carefully to select disease-resistant tomato varieties.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
Jenny Staletovich,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Gerth gets notified every time a neighbor tags her on Facebook.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Her client’s closet filled with new items, the tags still attached.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
And the graffiti artists have discovered the old Brager-Gutman department store and managed to fill the upper stories with tags.
—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
Nourse said safety tags are used to mark an animal that may be set for euthanasia so a nonprofit has time to line up transport, a foster, or an adopter.
—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
The team used 14 satellite tags to monitor whales’ dives.
—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
So will the three-letter International Air Transport Association airport code, which is used in flight bookings and on baggage tags.
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Alexandra Phelps,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Look for bedbug shed skin, eggs and dot-like feces around the mattress and box spring seams, piping and tags.
—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Every week, the store offers 50% on different colored tags.
—
Amelia Espinales,
Florida Times-Union,
18 June 2026
Read seed packets, catalogs, and plant tags carefully to select disease-resistant tomato varieties.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
Verb
McDonnell, who focuses on predatory fish and impacts from climate change and fishing, typically tags fish with sensors for studies.
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Jenny Staletovich,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Gerth gets notified every time a neighbor tags her on Facebook.
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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.
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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
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There are more than 50 distinct food date labels in the United States, according to a report published by researchers with the University of Maryland.
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For county-specific labels like Napa or Sonoma, the 75% rule applies.
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Temperatures are expected to jump significantly across Southern California between Tuesday and Thursday this week, which marks the first full week of summer.
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The annual gathering marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and remains one of the most photographed and symbolic solstice events anywhere in the world.
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Most are left by parents or caregivers by accident, according to the organization Kids and Car Safety, which tracks such deaths.
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The LineShine machine, housed at the National Supercomputing Center in China’s tech hub of Shenzhen, replaced the American titleholder El Capitan in the latest biannual TOP500 ranking, which tracks the world’s most powerful supercomputers.
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This compact tote folds into a small pouch that clips directly onto your keys and expands into a functional bag when needed.
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Joe Rodon clips a pass over the top of the Brentford defence for Calvert-Lewin to contest.
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Washington, which picks first, Utah, Memphis and Chicago have the first shots at those potential franchise-defining players.
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The Panthers were connected to a potential trade for Winnipeg Jets netminder and three-time Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck, but that is likely not happening now after Florida sent its haul of draft picks to Ottawa.
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The company that stamps its name on a custom chip and the company that captures the durable profit from it are rarely the same.
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Where to buy Mister Rogers stamps The Mister Rogers Stamps will be available for purchase at any post office nationwide and on The Postal Store online.
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The service quotes, handles objections, books the visit, and chases the estimates that never closed.
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This week, The Denver Post will take an in-depth, position-by-position look at where the Avs stand, and what the near-term future looks like as this core group of players chases an elusive second championship.
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Of course, the movie had to contend with the beloved Toy Story 5, and the staying power of recent horror hits like Obsession and Backrooms, so that at least explains it.
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For a good deal on a budget gaming laptop, this 35% discount on the Asus TUF 16 hits the sweet spot.
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