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
Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The money earmarked for biosecurity would help farmers who have been channeling millions of their own dollars to improve security.
—Tim Carman The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 25 May 2024
At the meeting, Cook talked about a $500 billion earmark for U.S. spending announced on Monday that was hailed by Trump.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Solidifying the offensive line would then become the team’s biggest offseason priority, and one of its early picks in April’s draft would be earmarked for Stanley’s potential replacement.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The money earmarked for biosecurity would help farmers who have been channeling millions of their own dollars to improve security.
—Tim Carman The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
House Democrats' legislation would also extend other earmarks of corporate income tax revenue: up to $50 million for a placemaking fund and up to $100 million for a housing and community development fund, according to Morgan.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 25 May 2024
At the meeting, Cook talked about a $500 billion earmark for U.S. spending announced on Monday that was hailed by Trump.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earmark
Verb
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The foray is a step out of Belinda’s comfort zone, as she’s dedicated her latest singles to the musica mexicana genre.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
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And several researchers who have dedicated their career to studying vaccine behaviors have not yet heard that their grants have been affected.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Combining these human attributes with the right listening tools and communication channels will lead to meaningful engagement and success.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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There are not too many strikers who can match Van Dijk’s physical attributes in terms of pace, power, and height, and there are signs the 33-year-old plays slightly differently against Isak for that reason.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The story begins in 1942 Poland in the Chelmno extermination camp, the first of its kind to be devoted exclusively to the mass murder of Jews.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Biden administration put money back into navigator grants, and last year announced a plan to devote $500 million for the effort over five years.—
Maya Goldman,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While this research is an important first step, future research will need to expand these datasets, use satellite tracking to follow potential neonate movement, and explore whether other environmental factors, such as deep-sea features or seasonal cycles, play a role in whale shark reproduction.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Mark Anthony Green's feature debut opens on a heady scene with an audience intoxicated by the rhythmic melody of a figure on stage.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There's no one at home to keep comfortable, and lowering the temperature in winter or increasing it in summer will save real money on your utility bills.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Mar. 2025
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If captured correctly, these fees can reduce your taxable income and save you on taxes.—
Shehan Chandrasekera,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Postal stamps serve as national symbols of who (and what) deserves recognition.—
Sarah Prager,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Mar. 2025
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The other stamp was designed to express gratitude to health care workers.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These high-rye bourbons represent some of the best in the world, showcasing the bold and spicy characteristics that come with a higher rye content in the mash bill.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The grapes used to make this wine are grown on a high altitude ridge, which causes the grapes to incorporate the mineral characteristics of the area, producing a bold and expressive wine with black fruit aromas and a mineral finish.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 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 23 Mar. 2025.
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