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
David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
In all, ProPublica found, more than $39 million has been earmarked to DOGE in the Trump administration’s first month.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 20 Feb. 2025
Murray Weiss, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025
And a lot of those things are present, all those earmarks, the precursors of a collapse.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Palm Beach International Airport said there has been no change in the allocation of federal money earmarked for their facilities.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
In all, ProPublica found, more than $39 million has been earmarked to DOGE in the Trump administration’s first month.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
At first glance, Jiang's murder had all the earmarks of a violent case of road rage.
—Murray Weiss, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025
And a lot of those things are present, all those earmarks, the precursors of a collapse.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earmark
Verb
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The following day, at Red Rock Resort, Summit attendees dedicated eight hours to crafting actionable strategies for advancing arts education, funding and policy, highlighting the arts’ essential role in U.S. economic growth and workforce development.—
Melinda Sheckells,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
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Tanveer Jafri said his mother had been disappointed, not only by the lack of accountability but also by the way her fight for justice had been turned against people like Ms. Setalvad, who had dedicated herself to the cause.—
Hari Kumar,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This can help avoid surprises and ensure maximum utilization of these valuable tax attributes.—
Shaune Scutellaro,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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While none has the ‘all-in-one’ attributes managers want from a modern centre-forward, Jackson is the closest to connecting the dots.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Artist’s Muse and Sonic Healer: Alice Coltrane, a jazz virtuoso who devoted much of her life to a spiritual journey, is a beacon for today’s artists.—
Vidhya Nagarajan,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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While fallen comrades like Norm Macdonald are feted throughout the night, the In Memoriam is devoted instead to sketches that have aged horribly.—
Joe Berkowitz,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Elizabeth Olsen doesn’t appreciate Alicia Vikander meddling in her plan to start a family in the trailer for the sci-fi feature The Assessment.—
Ryan Gajewski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Zoho Books makes a strong case for itself with its affordability and expansive features.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Capping them could save $5 billion a year, or $225 per fee-paying household.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Put another way, in this view, well-off people who choose to live in profligate spending states shouldn’t get to deduct state and local taxes on their federal returns, saving large amounts of money ahead of each April 15.—
David Mark,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The government doesn't really give a s*** about a stamp.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Meet other stamp collectors to talk, trade, buy or sell, United States and foreign.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While not all cities’ bus rapid transit lines are the same, the systems are generally defined by several key characteristics: ► Dedicated, bus-only lanes in the center of the roadway.—
Elliott Wenzler,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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Actively scan device characteristics for identification.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Per his portfolio, Mayweather Jr. also owns properties in Jersey City, Chicago, and Miami.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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The first is by boosting the amount of capital available to each worker, such as property, plants, and equipment.—
Matthew J. Slaughter,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Earmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earmark. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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