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

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 Ensure your semantic data layer or RAG framework reads lineage and freshness tags before executing reasoning. — Samuel Martinez, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Tempel-Bornett said that despite the discovery of the tags, the identities of the two soldiers remain unknown. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026 This year Project Hiu recruited seven more fishers and their boats in a single month, the team deployed nine new shark tags, and the project’s first-ever female scholarship student started boarding school. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 Taking the top spot is Thor’s Well in Oregon, with just 15,300 Instagram location tags. — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2026 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

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

Kate Middleton has been the contemporary pioneer of the trend, sporting pieces again and again by Jenny Packham, McQueen and other designers and labels.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Major labels would rarely take chances on albums as weird as that one again.

— Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026

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For now, the vision involves replacing the aging Indian Creek bridge, rebuilding intersections on either end, and constructing an overpass to carry cars over the Union Pacific tracks on the south bank of the stream.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026
Ciana noted investors can hedge by scooping up put options on the SPY ETF , which tracks the S & P 500.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 25 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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Nordstrom’s Guest in Residence–stocked shelves fully understand the assignment, flaunting chic, everyday picks like the Collegiate Striped Cashmere Polo Sweater, sold in two colorways, and the Ribbed Cashmere Ringer Tee.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Plug into our expert picks for the Best Portable Power Stations of 2026.

— Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

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The incoming wave hits a slanted wall, bounces off at an angle, and rapidly spirals into complete unpredictability.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
An old-school shag hairstyle traditionally hits between the collarbone and chest, but face shape and hair texture should dictate your most flattering length.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026