as in to dedicate
to keep or intend for a special purpose
the earnings from my second job have been earmarked for a down payment on a car
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Recent Examples of earmark
Paris Barraza, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
At the same time, federal dollars earmarked for World Cup security, paid out as reimbursements, are tied up as collateral in the congressional fight over Department of Homeland Security funding.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
As part of their agreement with House GOP leadership, the Omar earmark was stripped out of the bill.
—Sudiksha Kochi, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2026
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Verb
In February, county supervisors approved an $843 million spending plan for the Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services and Housing, with more than $500 million earmarked for interim and permanent housing across the county, according to HSH.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
At the same time, federal dollars earmarked for World Cup security, paid out as reimbursements, are tied up as collateral in the congressional fight over Department of Homeland Security funding.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
Leaders already agreed to scrap one such earmark in exchange for the members’ help advancing the bills Wednesday.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
As part of their agreement with House GOP leadership, the Omar earmark was stripped out of the bill.
—Sudiksha Kochi, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earmark
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Don Philpott, the president of the Wekiva Wilderness Trust, who was recently recognized for dedicating 35,000 hours of volunteering with the Florida Park Service, has spent the last 15 years researching the history of Ethel and the surrounding area.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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Teams dedicate years training folks in portal communities to protect their lands and gain practical skills in tourism, conservation, and hospitality.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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Cheaper maintenance costs were one of the main selling points of EV ownership in America, but even that positive attribute is more nuanced than car buyers may think.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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That probably helps explain why these parks not only have fan-friendly attributes but also have to pay serious attention to the facilities that players will use.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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From 1969 until his death in 2013, Goenka devoted his life to spreading Ba Khin’s teachings globally while retaining his Hindu identity.—
Daniel M. Stuart,
The Conversation,
16 Mar. 2026
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Tony has fully jumped into our theatre program devoting himself to straight plays and musical theatre.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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However, through the new Manus Desktop application, a feature called ‘My Computer’ lets its agents work directly with local files, tools and applications on a user’s device.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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The best feature, however, is the noise cancellation.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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The 2026 Oscars truly saw the stars save their most eye-popping looks for last.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Deputies began life-saving measures and she was taken to a nearby hospital in an ambulance.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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In 2005, Katharine had a cameo in an episode of The Simpsons, when the family visits a new stamp museum that's come to town.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
13 Mar. 2026
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The stamps will be officially unveiled and issued out of San Diego before going on sale nationwide Friday.—
Monica Garske,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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Satellite analysis by the AP shows that the school, as well as other targets struck the same day, had characteristics visible from the air that could have identified them as civilian sites before they were struck.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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As Americans shifted their attention to both British enemies and Indian enemies, these propaganda campaigns became more strident and generated debates about racial characteristics.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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The demonstration of unity comes as Cuban leaders recently offered to allow exiles worldwide to invest in businesses and property on the island.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The property is on the top of a plateau with a fantastic view of the surrounding area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Earmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earmark. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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