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
Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
There’s also a possibility that some of the tags could be shed or fall off before a fish is caught.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Prioritize safety and preparedness—ensure vaccinations are current, ID tags and microchips are in place, and pack essentials such as water, waste bags, and cleaning supplies.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Product tags or safety data sheets will indicate whether or not the item releases VOCs.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 30 Mar. 2026
Never lose your belongings again with convenient tracking tags.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
The satellite tags have a saltwater switch that detects when the turtle comes up to the surface to breathe, triggering the transmission of data to the satellites.
—CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The satellite tags have a saltwater switch that detects when the turtle comes up to the surface to breathe, triggering the transmission of data to the satellites.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
Sorting Hat sticky notes and travel tags.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
Idaho adults pay about $145 for a sportsman’s package that includes fishing and hunting licenses and a variety of tags for species including deer, elk, bear, mountain lion and wolf.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
There’s also a possibility that some of the tags could be shed or fall off before a fish is caught.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Prioritize safety and preparedness—ensure vaccinations are current, ID tags and microchips are in place, and pack essentials such as water, waste bags, and cleaning supplies.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Product tags or safety data sheets will indicate whether or not the item releases VOCs.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 30 Mar. 2026
Never lose your belongings again with convenient tracking tags.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
The satellite tags have a saltwater switch that detects when the turtle comes up to the surface to breathe, triggering the transmission of data to the satellites.
—CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The satellite tags have a saltwater switch that detects when the turtle comes up to the surface to breathe, triggering the transmission of data to the satellites.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
Sorting Hat sticky notes and travel tags.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
labels
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The invite-only event has become one of the festival's hottest gatherings, drawing top artists from the labels and festival lineup alike.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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However, brick-and-mortar stores do business in similar fashion, yet no legislator or enforcer has thought to police department stores’ or grocers’ prominent placement of in-house brands and labels.—
David B Mcgarry,
Oc Register,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Tags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tags. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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