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
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Photograph the tags, the flaws and the measurements.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Ribbons tied around a suitcase handle can accidentally obstruct the barcode tags that are used to scan the luggage and direct it to its final destination.
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Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Excerpts from the text are applied to the left shoe’s ankle strap and both inner-tongue tags.
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Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Its packaging and tags are made from recycled materials and a large selection of its suits are made from recycled nylon.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
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.
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Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
The team used 14 satellite tags to monitor whales’ dives.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 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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Pick up a bulk pack of mini bags, a custom wax seal from Etsy, blank gift tags, some crinkle cut paper, and a roll of ribbon.
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Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Photograph the tags, the flaws and the measurements.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Ribbons tied around a suitcase handle can accidentally obstruct the barcode tags that are used to scan the luggage and direct it to its final destination.
—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Excerpts from the text are applied to the left shoe’s ankle strap and both inner-tongue tags.
—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Its packaging and tags are made from recycled materials and a large selection of its suits are made from recycled nylon.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Her client’s closet filled with new items, the tags still attached.
—
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
The team used 14 satellite tags to monitor whales’ dives.
—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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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.
—
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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The former marks some of D'Arcy's best work on the series to date.
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As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding, one historian is traveling 750 miles to remind Americans where that history has taken us.
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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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Here are our interns’ top fireworks picks for the 2026 season.
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The team has yet to sign its three draft picks to their contracts.
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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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Combined, the handful of upside surprises is making for a stronger-than-expected domestic box office and a promising foundation for the second half of the year as the industry chases pre-pandemic levels.
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Kylian Mbappé of France chases the ball during their match against Iraq.
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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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