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
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 May 2025
Considering the money is already earmarked for employee use, offering several reward options would hardly break the bank.
—Soni Basi, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
As of August, the education department distributed more than $42 million in grants of a $50 million earmark to state schools to increase and modernize security according to recommendations from Arkansas' 2022 School Safety Commission Report.
—Worth Sparkman, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Under this drive, $295 million has been earmarked for the film and TV sector to date.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 May 2025
Considering the money is already earmarked for employee use, offering several reward options would hardly break the bank.
—Soni Basi, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Noun
The earmark of empire is the subservience of liberty to ultra-inflated national security fears to protect us from ghosts.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
As of August, the education department distributed more than $42 million in grants of a $50 million earmark to state schools to increase and modernize security according to recommendations from Arkansas' 2022 School Safety Commission Report.
—Worth Sparkman, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earmark
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Unlike industry legacy methods where people and technologies are stretched over the entire process, Rocket has broken down the workflow into distinct stages and has dedicated people and technologies at each step.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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The Long Beach port was dedicated in 1911, and like Southern California itself, went like gangbusters.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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If, through some freaky genetic engineering, a scientist could combine the physical attributes of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, what might be the result?—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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What's more, fragrance fanatics are more than three times as likely to purchase one linked to emotional attributes and/or memories as described in TikTok videos.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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Islam recommends devoting no more than 5% of your portfolio to thematic ETFs, for example.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Regardless of high prices, Bulgari’s Creative Director Lucia Silvestri has devoted herself to making the pieces more wearable, articulated, and comfortable on the body.—
Daisy Shaw-Ellis,
Vogue,
20 May 2025
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The Jubilee first set sail in 2023, and includes features like IMAX theaters, a rollercoaster, and rope courses, perfect to keep solo travelers and families busy.—
Martie Bowser,
Essence,
22 May 2025
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Pinho was previously in Cannes with debut feature film The Nothing Factory, which premiered in Cannes Directors’ Fortnight in 2017, receiving the Fipresci Prize.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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His defensive metrics rank among the worst out of all qualified third basemen, with -7 outs above average and -8 defensive runs saved.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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Both teams had their first two penalties saved, before Steaua eventually got themselves together to score two… which was enough because Barca missed all four of theirs.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Families in Japan use the distinctive stamps when signing important documents, Patel explained.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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First lady Melania Trump will unveil a new stamp honoring former first lady Barbara Bush later this week at the White House.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
6 May 2025
Noun
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North York Moors National Park The low-growing vegetation characteristic of the Moors is gray-green, rust-brown, and even purple in places.—
Mike Nolan,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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From engaging with the rich tradition of equestrian fashion to exploring the nuanced world of Kentucky bourbon and even discovering the unique characteristics of Icelandic horses, Shelby County offers visitors an enriching few days in the Blue Grass State.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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Trinh had been upset about past instances of livestock getting over the fence into his yard and had threatened to shoot any animals that entered his property, his neighbor told the deputies.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2025
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Extract from beetroot has strong antioxidant properties that protect against several types of cancer, including:9 Breast Skin Prostate Liver Lung Esophageal Nitrates in meat differ from those in fruits and vegetables.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
20 May 2025
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“Earmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earmark. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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