as in tag
a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it
on its frame the painting had a label with its title and the name of the artist
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as in to name
to give a name to
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Recent Examples of label
Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 24 Apr. 2026
Alexxis Lemire recurs as Layla Love, a singer signed under Eric Cropper’s record label.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
Pour undiluted vinegar into a spray bottle and label it.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
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But the label’s president, Andy Kaulkin, pushed back.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 24 Apr. 2026
Alexxis Lemire recurs as Layla Love, a singer signed under Eric Cropper’s record label.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Turk Wharton, who was paid big money in free agency a year ago and was labeled as a nose tackle coming in, struggled to stay on the field last year due to injury.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
Pour undiluted vinegar into a spray bottle and label it.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for label
Noun
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The homemade print-out, complete with fake registration tags, was spotted by an officer in the commercial operations unit, the Golden Gate CHP office said in a Monday post to Facebook.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Influencers tag clinics and share helpful codes, so their posts inspire thousands to think about their trip.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Trump’s first term was marked—and, in the view of those closest to him, limited—by its dependence on Administration officials who were, at best, skeptical of his aims.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Three candidates are vying to lead Chula Vista, San Diego County’s second-largest city, in the June primary, with the winner set to serve a four-year term atop a City Council that has been marked in recent years by sharp partisan division.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Both Schindler and Vellenga were named to the all-tournament team over the weekend at the Smack Attack hosted by Brother Rice in Chicago.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Karres founded the iconic South End restaurant that grew from an ice cream stand named Zesto’s in 1967 into a local institution known for its hamburgers and soft-serve dip-top cones and shakes.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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This includes Interstate 30 between mile markers 65 and 89.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the American West, access to a private ski resort has become one of the more elusive status markers in high-end real estate.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At another point, pressure mounts to stamp one’s feet in protest at injustice and police misconduct.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Two floors below ground, behind heavy double doors stamped with a logo that most students have never noticed, sits one of the most powerful lasers in the United States.—
Ahmed Helal,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2026
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Plenty of Sellers’ struggles could be pinned on offensive play calling and a lack of polished talent around him.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The plan, conveyed through mediators in Pakistan to break a stalemate with Washington, calls for extending the ceasefire so the parties can work toward a permanent end to the fighting, Axios said.—
Jon Herskovitz,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Alternatives to expensive credit cards for lounge access include buying a day pass or purchasing a premium cabin ticket.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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If tracking and the dizzying pace of advance ticket sales are correct, 20th Century’s Prada 2 will earn nearly $200 million in its global debut alone.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ahead of the Met Gala, dubbed fashion's biggest night in New York City, rumors have been circulating on social media that Beyoncé might be making an announcement related to her next album.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The range-topping variant is available in an exclusive finish dubbed Titan Silver, which resembles liquid metal thanks to a combination of fine aluminum flake and advanced pigment technology.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Label.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/label. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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