as in label
a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it
read the tag on the shirt to find out if I could wash it or if it had to be dry-cleaned
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as in to chase
to go after or on the track of
wildlife experts surreptitiously tagged the timber wolf, carefully keeping a safe distance so the wolf wouldn't catch their scent and run
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as in to slap
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
he tagged me with a right hook and blackened my eye
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as in to select
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
she tagged her most experienced operative for the special mission
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Recent Examples of tag
Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
According to Gallagher, the credit union's research found the price of beach tags, drinks and food are rising too.
—Christine Sloan, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The promotion, called Freezer Fridays, features a limited-time giveaway running through May where customers can enter to win free Nutella ice cream just by tagging a friend on social media.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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Noun
The Phoenix Red tag graphic continues throughout the vehicle, appearing on the illuminated treadplates and even on the black Bespoke umbrellas concealed inside the doors.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
According to Gallagher, the credit union's research found the price of beach tags, drinks and food are rising too.
—Christine Sloan, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Verb
Dozens of homes and buildings were damaged by debris flow, including 15 homes that were red-tagged.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The promotion, called Freezer Fridays, features a limited-time giveaway running through May where customers can enter to win free Nutella ice cream just by tagging a friend on social media.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tag
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Several Ziploc bags of raw frozen meat did not have date markings or labels during the inspection at this market in Pendleton Heights.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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The actress and filmmaker attended the red carpet as a guest during the 79th Cannes Film Festival in a black patent pair from the label, taking the transparent-heel idea away from the PVC mule and into a sculpted wedge.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 May 2026
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In Michigan, a primary for the Senate seat left open by the retirement of Gary Peters, a Democrat, has been marked by disputes related to Gaza and economic populism.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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This October will mark 10 years since American billionaire Frank McCourt completed his takeover of Marseille.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Andrew Benintendi’s leadoff, solo blast in the sixth that chased Taillon was another fastball on the outer edge of the zone.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Ocelli was chasing history, too.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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First baseman Ashley Griffin slapped an RBI single into center field, scoring catcher Beth Damon, extending the lead to 5-1 and ending Braswell’s day.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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Firstman all but preemptively slapped an A24 logo on Club Kid, which doesn’t have distribution yet as of this writing, but his film really would fit into their stable of commercially friendly art flicks, down to its gooey heart.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
Verb
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Dieperink, a Dutchman who had been selected as a VAR official for this summer’s tournament, has said the Metropolitan Police has closed the case, meaning no charges will be brought.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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And why shouldn’t a host nation stamp its own identity on matches played on its home turf?—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Again, gently press and blend the product outwards, and use light stamping motions to build coverage.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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The goofy quest is a Reply All trope; the pair once travelled to the Middle East to track down a hacker who tried to take over their personal computers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Elijah tried to track down the people who booked him in order to get his payment, and that’s when a dispute broke out and more shots were fired, Kirven said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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The investigation determined that Castillo used his control panel to unlock the third inmate’s cell, and in his line of sight, the pair pulled open the door, entered the cell and proceeded to punch and kick the victim.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Two inmates punched and kicked the victim for about 30 seconds in his cell, while a third inmate stood guard.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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“Tag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tag. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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