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as in marking
to attach an identifying slip to
he labeled all of the poisonous materials with the familiar skull and crossbones
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as in naming
to give a name to
the dictionary labels some words "archaic"
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Recent Examples of labeling
Merely by labelling the item as AI, a booming amount of vitriol was released.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
While other operators submitted detailed incident summaries to the US regulator, Tesla blacked out every narrative entirely, labeling them as confidential business information.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Rosenbaum's complicated and deeply layered portrayal of Lex continues to receive praise to this very day, with even DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn labelling him the best Lex of all time.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 13 May 2026
Hafley praised Johnson, labeling the draft’s 27th pick, a player the Dolphins traded up for, as his favorite cornerback in the draft because of his combination of size, speed, athleticism and footwork.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Label each basket clearly to avoid any mix-ups; consider clip-on labels for fabric baskets or labeling the shelf for quick and easy identification.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Many on the outside are, within logic and reason, labeling the collection of moves a rebuild.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
City Attorney Evan Goyke and his neighborhood revitalization and ordinance enforcement team recently slapped one of the city's biggest out-of-state landlords with two lawsuits labeling his properties and business model as a public nuisance.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Others quickly sided with Simmons, questioning how Boozer’s game will translate at the next level and even labeling him a potential bust in the 2026 NBA Draft.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
While other operators submitted detailed incident summaries to the US regulator, Tesla blacked out every narrative entirely, labeling them as confidential business information.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Rosenbaum's complicated and deeply layered portrayal of Lex continues to receive praise to this very day, with even DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn labelling him the best Lex of all time.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 13 May 2026
Hafley praised Johnson, labeling the draft’s 27th pick, a player the Dolphins traded up for, as his favorite cornerback in the draft because of his combination of size, speed, athleticism and footwork.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Label each basket clearly to avoid any mix-ups; consider clip-on labels for fabric baskets or labeling the shelf for quick and easy identification.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Many on the outside are, within logic and reason, labeling the collection of moves a rebuild.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
City Attorney Evan Goyke and his neighborhood revitalization and ordinance enforcement team recently slapped one of the city's biggest out-of-state landlords with two lawsuits labeling his properties and business model as a public nuisance.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Others quickly sided with Simmons, questioning how Boozer’s game will translate at the next level and even labeling him a potential bust in the 2026 NBA Draft.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for labeling
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Most Treasured Views is a USA TODAY Network project exploring places across America with historical and cultural significance, created in celebration of the USA 250 initiative marking the nation’s 250th birthday.—
Victoria E. Freile,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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What started as 10 to 15 hours a week now requires about 30 to 35 hours, marking one of the main differences from side hustles that make less.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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North Texas has a new burger restaurant with a naming history and owner that sound a lot like two other local burger joints — but the new Wayback Burgers in Hickory Creek isn’t affiliated with Jake’s Burgers or Kincaid’s.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
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Other pharmaceutical manufacturers also have been defrauded in this rebate scheme, Lilly said, without naming them.—
Scott Zamost,Paige Tortorelli,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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Before the shooting, Ortiz posted erratically on social media, addressing and tagging Rihanna directly.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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Fans 21 and older can apply at on the application page or by uploading a video on social media, tagging @MichelobULTRA, and using #ULTRACTO and #contest.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The Packers won their fourth Super Bowl, and Rodgers earned two of his four MVPs with McCarthy calling the plays.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Cassidy, a medical doctor, has broken with the HHS secretary on multiple occasions, including slamming a change to the hepatitis B vaccine schedule for infants and calling for the postponement of key vaccine advisory panel meetings.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Others are better at identifying trends.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Bailey was born male but had undergone a name change and had been identifying as female before the attack.—
Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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The place is a sound-effects recording studio, with three sound designers creating and dubbing aural effects — footsteps on a sandy beach, flapping bird wings — onto pieces of film footage.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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On the international front, Buen Camino was sold to Netflix which released it on April 29 in 226 countries, dubbing it into more than 14 languages.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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Many municipalities have ordinances designating quiet hours, usually from evening to morning.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
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Likewise, in building communities, there must be a priority on preserving green spaces, creating walkable neighborhoods to reduce traffic and car emissions, intentionally designating areas for wildlife habitats, and prioritizing quality of life through parks, trails, and conservation areas.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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With Vice Mayor Pam Foley terming out, five individuals are vying for her District 9 seat, which encompasses a southwestern portion in San Jose, including the Cambrian Park neighborhood.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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The district is the poorest the city, and the council race is expected to be one of the most competitive city contests this June, with the current council member, Curren Price, terming out.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Labeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labeling. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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