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
David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
In all, ProPublica found, more than $39 million has been earmarked to DOGE in the Trump administration’s first month.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 20 Feb. 2025
Murray Weiss, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025
And a lot of those things are present, all those earmarks, the precursors of a collapse.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Palm Beach International Airport said there has been no change in the allocation of federal money earmarked for their facilities.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
In all, ProPublica found, more than $39 million has been earmarked to DOGE in the Trump administration’s first month.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
At first glance, Jiang's murder had all the earmarks of a violent case of road rage.
—Murray Weiss, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025
And a lot of those things are present, all those earmarks, the precursors of a collapse.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earmark
Verb
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In the years following his death, his mother Voletta dedicated herself to preserving her son’s legacy.—
Shirley Halperin for The Hollywood Reporter,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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Opening in Belfast this March, the store will dedicate 8,700 square feet entirely to interiors, soft furnishings, and home accessories, marking a clear statement of intent in a category that has been growing steadily.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Instead, digitize the attributes and documents needed to create customer profiles so they can be leveraged throughout the organization.—
Alex Ford,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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During the roll call last year at the Democratic National Convention, Lamont followed the tradition of citing the top attributes of his state before announcing the political tally for president.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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California needs to devote more money to rooftop solar, not less.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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Two features at True/False devote attention to human experience rarely documented in film: Deaf President Now!, directed by Nyle DiMarco and Oscar winner Davis Guggenheim, and The Silence of My Hands, directed by Manuel Acuña.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Elizabeth Olsen doesn’t appreciate Alicia Vikander meddling in her plan to start a family in the trailer for the sci-fi feature The Assessment.—
Ryan Gajewski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Zoho Books makes a strong case for itself with its affordability and expansive features.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In addition, remote workers and people who are looking to save money have found benefits and freedom while living in a van.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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After Technicolor failed to find a buyer and filed for bankruptcy on Feb. 24, TransPerfect negotiated a deal to save the gaming unit.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Having a paper trail with time stamps can be vital in finding a criminal's identity.—
Rachel Hale,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Thousands of counterfeit forever stamps were blocked from entering postal circulation by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Alabama, officials said.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While the speech shares many characteristics with a State of the Union address, this presentation is slightly different in nature.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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Holdings should generally help attain the environmental or social characteristics promoted.—
Heather Farmbrough,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Mehul Patel, a BAPS volunteer, said all the graffiti on the property and sidewalk was removed as of Sunday.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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For more information or a cash offer on your property, call 816.286.4204 or visit them online.—
KC Property Group,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Earmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earmark. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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