Synonyms of tag

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noun

ˈtag 

as in label

a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it

read the tag on the shirt to find out if I could wash it or if it had to be dry-cleaned

Synonyms & Similar Words

• label
• ticket
• marker
• caption
• plaque
• mark
• stamp
• symbol
• logo
• sticker
• seal
• badge
• emblem
• brand
• legend
• trademark
• hallmark
• decal

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verb (1)

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as in to label

to attach an identifying slip to

tagged all the dresses with sale stickers before putting them on the rack

Synonyms & Similar Words

• label
• mark
• stamp
• identify
• ticket
• designate
• title
• tab
• name
• style
• caption
• brand
• earmark
• term
• hallmark
• call
• entitle
• stigmatize

2

as in to chase

to go after or on the track of

wildlife experts surreptitiously tagged the timber wolf, carefully keeping a safe distance so the wolf wouldn't catch their scent and run

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chase
• track
• pursue
• follow
• dog
• tail
• escort
• course
• accompany
• trace
• trail
• run after
• shadow
• watch
• hound
• run
• hunt
• bird-dog
• seek
• eye
• search (for)
• chaperon
• chaperone
• observe

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lead
• guide
• pilot
• head

tag

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verb (2)

1

as in to slap

to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner

he tagged me with a right hook and blackened my eye

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slap
• punch
• hit
• smack
• knock
• clip
• bang
• slam
• clap
• swipe
• strike
• pound
• box
• bat
• whack
• crack
• nail
• belt
• slug
• kick
• bash
• sock
• paste
• clock
• bob
• bop
• lick
• swat
• tap
• rap
• thump
• clobber
• zap
• push
• hammer
• clout
• poke
• shove
• whale
• chop
• flick
• jab
• bludgeon
• smite
• bust
• bump
• stamp
• thwack
• bonk
• stab
• wallop
• stroke
• biff
• slog
• cuff
• rough
• hang one on
• beat
• slash
• maul
• bung
• pepper
• pelt
• buffet
• lace
• batter
• knee
• deck
• mangle
• cream
• pummel
• lash
• dump
• butt
• scuff
• bean
• bunt
• lambast
• whip
• club
• pommel
• spear
• drub
• prod
• fell
• lambaste
• cane
• brain
• knock down
• floor
• jostle
• switch
• skull
• bowl (down or over)
• level
• sledge
• sap
• sucker punch
• cudgel
• flog
• flail
• thrash
• conk
• sledgehammer
• rabbit-punch

2

as in to select

to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities

she tagged her most experienced operative for the special mission

Synonyms & Similar Words

• select
• choose
• pick
• name
• take
• prefer
• elect
• designate
• opt (for)
• cull
• single (out)
• tab
• handpick
• nominate
• cherry-pick
• mark
• adopt
• accept
• set
• tap
• appoint
• settle (on or upon)
• embrace
• preselect
• fix
• espouse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuse
• reject
• turn down
• decline
• negative
• disapprove
• repudiate
• discard
• throw away
• throw out
• spurn
• jettison

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tag

Noun

To look up Laundry Symbols with your iPhone: Take a picture of the tag with the laundry symbols. —Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2025

Marte ran the bases about as well as any baserunner could, but Perkins made a textbook-perfect throw to catcher William Contreras in plenty of time to lay the tag down on Marte. —Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2025

Verb

The Yankees tagged Baz for five runs in 3.1 innings during that same series. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025

In 2023, Wiley’s group tagged and released three juvenile sawfish on a sand flat near the mangrove shoreline of Rattlesnake Key. —Jack Prator, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025

Phrases Containing tag

• price tag
• tag sale