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as in marked
to attach an identifying slip to
he labeled all of the poisonous materials with the familiar skull and crossbones
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as in named
to give a name to
the dictionary labels some words "archaic"
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Recent Examples of labeled
Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Police later discovered a variety of sedatives and other prescription drugs in multiple vials and bottles around the home, none of which were labeled as prescribed to any patient, the LAPD stated.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Additionally, the Illinois Department of Corrections had labeled Talley an absconder for failing to abide by parole conditions.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Testing showed that the French Roast Low Acid coffee contained half the caffeine of a regular blend, but it was not labeled accordingly, the suit claims.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
While regular sizing may be adequate for mild bunions, others might want to consider shopping for sizes specifically labeled for wide feet.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Through March 31, 80 of the 146 hate crime incidents reported citywide have been labeled anti-Semitic, NYPD statistics show.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Glass is non-porous, doesn’t react with food and is microwave-, freezer- and oven-safe when labeled for it.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
The Timberwolves forward pretty much labeled all the Nuggets' players bad defenders.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
When perusing closets, drawers, and jewelry boxes, look for items that are labeled or stamped.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Police later discovered a variety of sedatives and other prescription drugs in multiple vials and bottles around the home, none of which were labeled as prescribed to any patient, the LAPD stated.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Additionally, the Illinois Department of Corrections had labeled Talley an absconder for failing to abide by parole conditions.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Testing showed that the French Roast Low Acid coffee contained half the caffeine of a regular blend, but it was not labeled accordingly, the suit claims.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
While regular sizing may be adequate for mild bunions, others might want to consider shopping for sizes specifically labeled for wide feet.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Through March 31, 80 of the 146 hate crime incidents reported citywide have been labeled anti-Semitic, NYPD statistics show.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Glass is non-porous, doesn’t react with food and is microwave-, freezer- and oven-safe when labeled for it.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
The Timberwolves forward pretty much labeled all the Nuggets' players bad defenders.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for labeled
Verb
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Friday marked Houston’s second playoff game without Kevin Durant (ankle), and the outcome didn’t change.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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This blanket omission marked an astonishing reversal of fortune for Adjaye, who had been poised to become the profession’s next international superstar and seemed a shoo-in to win the coveted Pritzker Prize.—
Martin Filler,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Though former head coach Kyra Elzy was still at the helm at Kentucky at the point of O’Neal’s recruitment, O’Neal named UK as one of eight finalists in high school; the list also included Arizona State, Baylor, UCLA, Georgia Tech, LSU (her father’s alma mater) and Tennessee.—
Caroline Makauskas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Despite his team’s steady slide in the standings, Flagg kept making history a year after leading Duke to the Final Four as just the fourth freshman to be named AP men’s basketball player of the year.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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So, as with those who have preceded LaFleur in the titled offensive coordinator position, LaFleur’s role is expected to be largely administrative.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2023
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As for the child's identity, the Starhemberg family crypt was reserved for titled members—usually firstborn sons—and their wives.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
3 Jan. 2023
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The person who had called in the incident identified Sweeney, who was still there, as her killer.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Sleep Switch Inside Your Brain The team identified two chemical messengers in the hypothalamus that work like an accelerator and a brake.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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These festivities are called Passion plays.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Disturbed gravesite reported Deputies were called to Davis Memorial Gardens in Lufkin after a report of a disturbed gravesite, the sheriff's office said in a social media post.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Kogan is well known to the ultra-high-end property world.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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When interpreting known brands, his first mission is authenticity.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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While dubbed a conspiracy theory by skeptics, the controversy has sparked mounting pressure and national fury.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2026
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The two-day event, dubbed the R2 Block Party, has about 2,000 reservations for viewings at both locations, with walk-ins also welcome.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Ruff announced that Josh Norris was out for Game 3 with an undisclosed injury and termed him day-to-day and in his place went with Noah Ostlund (11-16-27 in 60 regular season games) while Tyson Kozak went in for Josh Dunne as the fourth-line center.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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If Flora wins, he will be termed out in 2028.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Labeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labeled. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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