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as in labeling
to attach an identifying slip to
marked each application with a numbered sticker
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as in characterizing
to be an important feature of
an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion
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as in recording
to make a written note of
mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner
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Recent Examples of marking
Thanks to recent national champions Indiana and Ohio State, the Big Ten led the way with 10 first-round picks, marking the first time the SEC didn’t have the most players taken in Round 1 since 2015.
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Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Briery said spontaneous identical triplets are worth marking, no matter how rare.
—Ryan Brennan
april 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
The first-stage booster made its ninth flight landing on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas, marking its 100th booster catch.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Upon its release in March 2025, Sinners became a critical, cultural and box office juggernaut, marking the biggest debut for an original film since 2019.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
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Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Briery said spontaneous identical triplets are worth marking, no matter how rare.
—Ryan Brennan
april 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
The first-stage booster made its ninth flight landing on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas, marking its 100th booster catch.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Upon its release in March 2025, Sinners became a critical, cultural and box office juggernaut, marking the biggest debut for an original film since 2019.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marking
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Hafley praised Johnson, labeling the draft’s 27th pick, a player the Dolphins traded up for, as his favorite cornerback in the draft because of his combination of size, speed, athleticism and footwork.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Label each basket clearly to avoid any mix-ups; consider clip-on labels for fabric baskets or labeling the shelf for quick and easy identification.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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But those infractions do not justify characterizing an entire category of services that helps tens of millions of Americans remain in their homes as rife with fraud and in need of dramatic changes.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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The author portrays Huntington Beach’s conservative leadership as opportunistic political actors seeking to weaponize local grievances for statewide power, characterizing their efforts to expand influence as built on cultural controversies rather than substantive governance achievements.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Beyond fashioning stunning décor, Joseon court painters were tasked with recording major events.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Stanford graduate played 80 games across his career with the Cardinals, New York Giants and Oakland Raiders, recording five sacks and 130 tackles.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Colombia’s Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences said specialists including dentists, anthropologists and forensic doctors are identifying the victims.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Residents identifying themselves as Democrats, who made up 48% of the polling sample, held a 44% favorable view of Johnson, while 35% viewed him unfavorably.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The second distinguishing feature of liveblogs is their tone of voice, which is often dialogic in nature.—
Daniel Jackson,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Technology enables simultaneous production of hydrogen The team also pointed out that this technology enables the simultaneous production of hydrogen and chemical feedstocks such as formate, distinguishing it from conventional water electrolysis processes that produce only hydrogen.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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Shamet played 18 minutes in Game 1 and 10 minutes in Game 2 before logging seven minutes combined through Games 3 and 4.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Avoid areas prone to water-logging and retaining moisture, such as low spots in your landscape or heavy clay soils.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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While four rowers take turns on the boat, another two will follow in an RV to support, tagging in when the on-board athletes need a break.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Once Tolle was out of the game the Yankees immediately put pressure on Danny Coulombe, tagging the Red Sox lefty for three straight singles to load the bases with one out in the seventh.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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With the advancement of technology, there is now a transcribing tool on hand, but Warner says, human transcribing is not only faster, but 99% accurate.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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But while many health care providers already are using AI for administrative duties, such as transcribing patient visits, using it to help diagnose people is still a relatively new field.—
Cal Matters,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Marking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marking. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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