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verb

Definition of earmarksnext
present tense third-person singular of earmark
as in dedicates
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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noun

plural of earmark
as in characteristics

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  1. traits
  2. properties
  3. grains
Noun
  • Put it all together, and on paper the Eagles have all the traits of a bona fide Super Bowl contender.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • The research discusses specific physiological traits that ameliorate the reproductive success of Tibetan women.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of traits
Noun
  • Cash used in operating activities was $8,710,000, while cash used in investing activities was $110,785,000, primarily related to funding costs for development properties.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The company continues to focus on expanding its real estate portfolio and managing its existing properties to enhance shareholder value.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of properties
Noun
  • Cornbread dressing is a Southern specialty, with its American origins dating back to the early 1900s when African Americans developed the dish using leftover bread or grains mixed with seasonings.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The finish is long, smooth, and slightly dry, with lingering notes of cooked cereal grains and a hint of pepper.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of grains
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