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
Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
The crew is also testing to make sure information is read instantly and correctly from radio frequency identification tags available to travelers for purchase, Grondin said.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
According to Shires, the officer informed her that her tags were expired and asked for her registration.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Now, in a new review article, researchers at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa (UH Mānoa) have investigated how gut bacteria can affect our epigenome – the chemical tags on DNA and RNA that turn genes on or off without altering the underlying genetic code.
—New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent moves in Maine to increase the number of moose tags in areas with tick infestations is a prime example.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2025
Latreille and the other individuals on his boat did not have CITES tags, according to the affidavit.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Line up 31 small jars or a smaller set for a shorter countdown, and number each with paint, stickers, or tags.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
In the vehicle, officers located shopping bags and garbage bags full of merchandise, many of which still had retail security tags attached.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Austin Wells #28 of the New York Yankees tags out Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays at home plate during the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on September 6, 2025 in New York, New York.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
Vasquez called in Rocha’s light green 2006 Ford Taurus for three-year expired tags that didn’t match the vehicle.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
The crew is also testing to make sure information is read instantly and correctly from radio frequency identification tags available to travelers for purchase, Grondin said.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
According to Shires, the officer informed her that her tags were expired and asked for her registration.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Now, in a new review article, researchers at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa (UH Mānoa) have investigated how gut bacteria can affect our epigenome – the chemical tags on DNA and RNA that turn genes on or off without altering the underlying genetic code.
—New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent moves in Maine to increase the number of moose tags in areas with tick infestations is a prime example.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2025
Latreille and the other individuals on his boat did not have CITES tags, according to the affidavit.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Line up 31 small jars or a smaller set for a shorter countdown, and number each with paint, stickers, or tags.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
In the vehicle, officers located shopping bags and garbage bags full of merchandise, many of which still had retail security tags attached.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Austin Wells #28 of the New York Yankees tags out Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays at home plate during the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on September 6, 2025 in New York, New York.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tags
labels
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The first ballot for the 2026 Grammy Awards was sent to Recording Academy voting members on Friday, giving a look at the various strategies that artists, labels and management are taking to get the best shot at Grammy gold for next year’s ceremony.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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International certifications and labels such as RCS by Textile Exchange and Oeko-Tex, among others, attest to its sustainability credentials.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Tags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tags. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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