as in dedicated
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 earmarked
But the shortages of Patriot defense systems remain a concern amid reports that the Pentagon is considering diverting advanced defensive weapons earmarked for Ukraine to the Middle East.
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Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
The money was earmarked for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign.
—Los Angeles Times, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
In October 2024 Allen donated $25 to fundraising platform ActBlue that was earmarked for Kamala Harris's presidential campaign, according to Federal Elections Commission records.
—Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
According to the Federal Election Commission, the money was earmarked for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The Nuggets’ 13-game win streak has been replaced by a three-game skid that now threatens a season once earmarked with championship ambition.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Brzeski said that the 200 billion-plus euros earmarked for spending on infrastructure and defense are still on track and will still reach the economy.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Little wonder that dollars earmarked for traditional TV have declined for the past three upfront sessions.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 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
Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
The money was earmarked for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign.
—Los Angeles Times, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
In October 2024 Allen donated $25 to fundraising platform ActBlue that was earmarked for Kamala Harris's presidential campaign, according to Federal Elections Commission records.
—Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
According to the Federal Election Commission, the money was earmarked for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The Nuggets’ 13-game win streak has been replaced by a three-game skid that now threatens a season once earmarked with championship ambition.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Brzeski said that the 200 billion-plus euros earmarked for spending on infrastructure and defense are still on track and will still reach the economy.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Little wonder that dollars earmarked for traditional TV have declined for the past three upfront sessions.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earmarked
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The winning duck’s owner will receive $1,981, celebrating the year Naperville Riverwalk was dedicated.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Designed by Liu Yi-chun, a Chinese architect from Atelier Deshaus, the building covers a 355,209-square-foot area, with up to 172,222 square feet dedicated for exhibition, and officially opened to the public in 2014.—
Sandra Salibian for WWD,
ARTnews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Now a top barrister and devoted single father to 10-year-old daughter Cami, Cope appears to have rebuilt his life.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hall devoted an entire show to the verdict in the Rodney King case.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Earmarked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earmarked. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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