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
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 June 2026
Wearing collars to trigger automatic feeding machines which mix milk with powdered milk to order for each individual, and tags on their ears for identification, they are very closely monitored.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
During that time, the team has removed more than 22,000 pounds of trash and more than 7,000 graffiti tags.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Sensormatic Solutions, which specializes in shrink visibility by using data to show brands which products have gone missing and when, said adding their tags and labels at the source could help retailers better contextualize inventory loss.
—Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Within the natural roses were ones made of paper that had tags attached to the stems with each guests’ name and table number.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Consider identification for children, such as ID bracelets, tags, or cards with waterproof sleeves, that include a parent or guardian’s phone number and key medical information.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 June 2026
The coin-sized tags can be discreetly attached to keychains or placed in luggage, glove compartments, or backpacks in order to track your belongings in real time, offering step-by-step directions to locate them via the ‘Find My’ app.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
California Highway Patrol officers are assigned to the Express Lanes and those toll roads and can certainly see expired tags and choose to pull over offenders.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 29 May 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
The Blumhouse Atomic Monster movie Obsession was launched like you’d do any genre pics –screenings at cult festivals like SXSW, with cute stunts like the Post It ‘lovey’ tags from the pic’s girlfriend Nikki (Inde Navarrette).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 June 2026
Wearing collars to trigger automatic feeding machines which mix milk with powdered milk to order for each individual, and tags on their ears for identification, they are very closely monitored.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
During that time, the team has removed more than 22,000 pounds of trash and more than 7,000 graffiti tags.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Sensormatic Solutions, which specializes in shrink visibility by using data to show brands which products have gone missing and when, said adding their tags and labels at the source could help retailers better contextualize inventory loss.
—Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Within the natural roses were ones made of paper that had tags attached to the stems with each guests’ name and table number.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Consider identification for children, such as ID bracelets, tags, or cards with waterproof sleeves, that include a parent or guardian’s phone number and key medical information.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 June 2026
The coin-sized tags can be discreetly attached to keychains or placed in luggage, glove compartments, or backpacks in order to track your belongings in real time, offering step-by-step directions to locate them via the ‘Find My’ app.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
California Highway Patrol officers are assigned to the Express Lanes and those toll roads and can certainly see expired tags and choose to pull over offenders.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 29 May 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
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The most strategic of activewear labels are listening, and adapting their business models, to such demands.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Consumers deserve safe products, accurate labels and strong protections against underage sales.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2026
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As America marks the 82nd anniversary of D-Day on Saturday, a group of women whose wartime labor helped sustain the Allied war effort gathered in New Orleans to remember a generation that is rapidly disappearing.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of The Nat’s volunteer Whaler program, making the ocean theme even more fitting.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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The system continuously tracks all 22 degrees of freedom of the human hand, covering the full range of joint movements that allow fingers and the palm to bend, rotate, and coordinate complex actions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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As of Wednesday morning, traders now see a 66% chance of at least one quarter-point rate hike by year-end, according to CME’s FedWatch tool, which tracks market expectations for rate decisions.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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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.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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Joe Rodon clips a pass over the top of the Brentford defence for Calvert-Lewin to contest.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Below, shop my top summer travel picks from Quince, starting at $32.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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And to soften the deal, my top picks start at just $10.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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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.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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The Lowriders stamps showcase five classic models.—
Monica Garske,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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Or during the Season 2 finale, when the tension between the two former friends comes to a head and Maddy chases Cassie down, slapping her and slamming her into a wall.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Rue then flees the home as Wayne chases her with a shotgun.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Quick hits Cornerback Chau Smith-Wade, who is seeing time at safety, blitzed Pickett for a would-be sack during 11-on-11 work.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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He's recorded 135 total tackles, 24 sacks, and 53 quarterback hits.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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