as in dedicated
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 earmarked
This is even before the fact that the money was earmarked for your wedding.
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Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
The council also ratified a $100,000 donation previously earmarked for immigrant aid.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Bellavance-Lecompte said that Bottega Veneta has earmarked its own dedicated space within the terminal, marking the first time the luxury brand has participated in a Nomad calendar event.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Some of the proceeds from the event are earmarked for programs that teach kids about healthy food preparation, nourishment, and the important role food plays in a place’s heritage and traditions.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Between $80 million and $200 million of state funds would likely be earmarked for routine maintenance work, although the terms of the arrangement could be subject to change, the people said.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Season 1 of Irish Blood focuses on Fiona Fox (Silverstone), whose path in life is earmarked by her father, who seemingly abandoned her and her mother on her tenth birthday.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Just a day before Amtrak unveiled its new Acela trains, his department withdrew another $175 million earmarked for California rail projects.
—Ben Jones, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Hiatt, who had failed twice before to bring in funds for these farmers, tried again in 2019, this time banking their hopes on the emergency aid Congress had earmarked for the program.
—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
The council also ratified a $100,000 donation previously earmarked for immigrant aid.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Bellavance-Lecompte said that Bottega Veneta has earmarked its own dedicated space within the terminal, marking the first time the luxury brand has participated in a Nomad calendar event.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Some of the proceeds from the event are earmarked for programs that teach kids about healthy food preparation, nourishment, and the important role food plays in a place’s heritage and traditions.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Between $80 million and $200 million of state funds would likely be earmarked for routine maintenance work, although the terms of the arrangement could be subject to change, the people said.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Season 1 of Irish Blood focuses on Fiona Fox (Silverstone), whose path in life is earmarked by her father, who seemingly abandoned her and her mother on her tenth birthday.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Just a day before Amtrak unveiled its new Acela trains, his department withdrew another $175 million earmarked for California rail projects.
—Ben Jones, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Hiatt, who had failed twice before to bring in funds for these farmers, tried again in 2019, this time banking their hopes on the emergency aid Congress had earmarked for the program.
—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earmarked
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Colbert dedicated Thursday’s show to free speech and to Kimmel’s team.—
Luke Fountain,Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The grand opening of the new world headquarters building is scheduled for November, and at that time the new building will officially be dedicated as Ford World Headquarters.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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The net, which will be devoted solely to classic Western television series, will be available in 15 of the Top 20 broadcast TV markets including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas-Ft.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
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Courtney has devoted her career to fighting for individuals in high-stakes disputes against financial institutions, achieving landmark victories.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Earmarked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earmarked. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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