as in tag
a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it
on its frame the painting had a label with its title and the name of the artist
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as in to name
to give a name to
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Recent Examples of label
Courtney Corbello, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Always follow label directions.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
She’s labeled a strict rule follower like that’s a bad thing.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
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Noun
But labels do not change the underlying reality.
—Courtney Corbello, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Always follow label directions.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
The dishes get packaged and labeled, then refrigerated before being delivered to the food bank the following morning.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
She’s labeled a strict rule follower like that’s a bad thing.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for label
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Your browser does not support the video tag.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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As headlines continue to permeate surrounding wide receiver George Pickens’ status with the franchise tag, kicker Brandon Aubrey’s contract status, the state of the linebacker room and more, Jones addressed all the big talking points on Tuesday.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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The three-week strike marked the first walkout at an American meatpacking plant in four decades and the first walkout at the Greeley plant.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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That marked the only goal for Boise despite controlling 68% of the possession and putting six shots on target to Spokane’s two.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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But simply naming the great fear and sharing it with the millions of watchers in living rooms and hotels and airport lobbies was a trial almost too painful to contemplate.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Adebayo named a finalist The NBA announced Tuesday that Adebayo is one of six finalists for the 2025-26 NBA Sportsmanship Award, which recognizes the player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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When Argentina hosted in 1978, the military junta that had taken power two years earlier staged elaborate ceremonies as markers of the country’s stability amid growing evidence of violent political repression.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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William Boon Redman's marker is under the watchful eye of one such faithful companion, but the model for the stone dog lying alongside Redman's grave is not buried beneath the canine monument.—
Jennie Key,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Lorenzen stamped Friday as the worst performance of his career, tagged for nine runs on 12 hits in three innings.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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My visa was stamped at passport control but not my actual passport, so no official trace of the visit was preserved.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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The main restaurant is an American brasserie called Lex Yard, led by chef-partner Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern, another New York institution.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Health experts have called for new laws and better enforcement of existing regulations, and officials in many places are taking action.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Staffers can arrange transportation, set up beach gear, book tickets, and everything in between.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hochheiser’s ticket out of Villa Rosa was COVID.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Tesla's self-driving technology and the development of a humanoid robot, dubbed Optimus, are expected to further turbocharge growth, according to Ives.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The online trend, dubbed Chinamaxxing, has non-Chinese content creators singing the praises of their newfound Chinese identity.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Label.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/label. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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