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
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
These don’t alter the underlying DNA sequence of the cells but are modifications or chemical tags that alter gene activity.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
The debate, the back and forth, the unsolicited tags—that is where trust is built in public, where brand affinity becomes visible and where your most engaged audience shows themselves to you.
—Rhea Karo, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Optimize your stream’s title, description and tags.
—Adam Rumanek, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026
Always read the label on seeds and plant tags, and follow those guidelines for spacing, Kreith said.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The researchers’ work focuses on describing migration patterns and habitat use with electronic tags and sightings from aerial surveys, and assessing the impacts of commercial and recreational fishing activities on shark populations.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 13 May 2026
Things still with their tags on.
—Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 9 May 2026
Moisture Most plant tags include some kind of moisture rating, like dry/low, average/medium, or wet/high.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 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
Too, vibrant luggage tags can help identify which bags are yours at TSA.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
These don’t alter the underlying DNA sequence of the cells but are modifications or chemical tags that alter gene activity.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
The debate, the back and forth, the unsolicited tags—that is where trust is built in public, where brand affinity becomes visible and where your most engaged audience shows themselves to you.
—Rhea Karo, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Optimize your stream’s title, description and tags.
—Adam Rumanek, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026
Always read the label on seeds and plant tags, and follow those guidelines for spacing, Kreith said.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The researchers’ work focuses on describing migration patterns and habitat use with electronic tags and sightings from aerial surveys, and assessing the impacts of commercial and recreational fishing activities on shark populations.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 13 May 2026
Things still with their tags on.
—Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 9 May 2026
Moisture Most plant tags include some kind of moisture rating, like dry/low, average/medium, or wet/high.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 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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Major music companies — labels and publishers — were starting to set up Tel Aviv offices to promote Western repertoire and sign local talent, while acts like OneRepublic, Lady Gaga, and Jennifer Lopez had performed to tens of thousands in Israel.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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The labels include Derek Lam 10 Crosby, 10 Crosby Derek Lam, DL10C, 10 Crosby, and 10 C.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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The choice of Richard, who studied in Marseille as a teenager, marks a significant change of tack at executive level.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The result marks another trophy for the president’s collection in his ongoing bid to oust Republicans perceived as disloyal to him.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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The lawsuit cites a New York Times story in which a real estate consultant who tracks local trends in the Miami condo market, Peter Zalewski, estimated the property could sell for at least $360 million.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Putting stones with that je ne sais quoi front and center here tracks back to the jeweler’s focus on building emotional connections.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
13 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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The holder clips right to your pack or waders and keeps everything in a neat, easy-to-dispense stack.—
Francesca Krempa,
Outside,
23 Dec. 2025
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Subscribe here to our newsletter In Review by David Ehrlich, in which our Chief Film Critic and Head Reviews Editor rounds up the best new reviews and streaming picks along with some exclusive musings — all only available to subscribers.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
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This is why the Cleveland Cavaliers surrendered three players and three unprotected draft picks to acquire Donovan Mitchell, for moments such as Sunday’s Game 7 in Detroit.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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The Lowriders stamps showcase five classic models.—
Monica Garske,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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Conscious qualities, such as our emotional tone, complexity of thought, or attentional focus, could each meaningfully constrain how the mind stamps its presence on the brain’s dynamic landscape.—
Conor Feehly,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
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Jordan Spieth chases a career Grand Slam.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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Video of the incident shows the boy trying to scramble up the bank to safety as the beaver chases him before biting him on the thigh.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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When a heat wave hits, millions of air conditioners switch on at once, straining the electric grid and driving up the risk of outages — and residents’ power bills.—
Kiki Sideris,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Zesica Flutter-sleeve Smocked Midi Dress Flattering and versatile, this dress hits the sweet spot between refined and playful.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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