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
ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
So even when colleges have the facilities, expanding enrollment to support the demand for qualified nurses and techs requires earmarked funding for the faculty, partnerships, and operating support necessary to sustain high-quality programs.
—Henry D Shannon, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
As part of their agreement with House GOP leadership, the Omar earmark was stripped out of the bill.
—Sudiksha Kochi, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2026
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Verb
About 40% of the money will be earmarked for growing the public housing supply, which Spain lacks compared to the European average, while 30% will be set aside for property renovations, the government said.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
So even when colleges have the facilities, expanding enrollment to support the demand for qualified nurses and techs requires earmarked funding for the faculty, partnerships, and operating support necessary to sustain high-quality programs.
—Henry D Shannon, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Noun
Leaders already agreed to scrap one such earmark in exchange for the members’ help advancing the bills Wednesday.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
As part of their agreement with House GOP leadership, the Omar earmark was stripped out of the bill.
—Sudiksha Kochi, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earmark
Verb
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The service has dedicated IP addresses and servers from various locations in other countries all around the world to mask your home location against hackers and scammers.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
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The street was dedicated by a resolution from the Cook County Board, which Jackson read aloud.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His physical attributes are not going to overwhelm you.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the data center age, this is a beneficial attribute indeed, and one that California should free itself to utilize.—
Paige Lambermont,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The situation stems from the commendable liberal impulse to devote extensive resources to public education.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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News outlets devoted round-the-clock coverage to Jackson, and MTV dedicated its programming almost exclusively to the musician.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, Annecy’s official selection, which is dedicated to new releases, includes no fewer than 44 feature films this year, with 14 French films and 26 countries represented in the selection.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One Secret Service agent was shot but was saved by a bulletproof vest.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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In virtually every track meet, especially the big ones, Rancho Buena Vista High School’s Justian Richardson has saved his best triple jump for last.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Prizes will be awarded at different levels based on the number of stamps accumulated throughout the three-day event.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Commemorative stamps and coins have also been released while Buckingham Palace is hosting a months-long exhibition featuring the largest ever public display of Elizabeth’s fashion.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Researchers evaluated and recorded the same 28 characteristics for each species based on preexisting data from universities and government agencies, Nunez-Mir said.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Although the gravity of a black hole is intense—that’s its defining characteristic—the force drops off rapidly with distance.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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He was reportedly apprehended at one of his family’s many properties in the city, no manhunt necessary.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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The 31-year-old man was charged Wednesday with malicious destruction of property and possessing substances to operate a meth lab.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Earmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earmark. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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