as in labels
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
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as in tracks
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
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as in clips
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
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as in picks
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
she tagged her most experienced operative for the special mission
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Recent Examples of tags
Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
While many will resort to calling items dry clean only that can actually be hand washed, these care tags are not something to be ignored.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
This comprehensive storage system includes a long under-bed box with ample space for storing gift wrap rolls, a shoe box and three accessory boxes to organize ribbons, bows, tags, tape and pens.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
The tags are made of a classic leather plastic decked out in blue, pink, and orange hues.
—Amy Jurries, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
The tags can keep track of keys, wallets, luggage, backpacks and more in the Find My App.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
Available in a variety of patterns, these one-of-a-kind tags keep your contact information beneath a plastic window on one side and secure to your bag via a leather strap and snaps.
—Amy Jurries, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
Available in 19 vibrant shades, these matching luggage tags are constructed with a supple vegan leather material and sleek, adjustable metal hardware buckles.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, in 1739 Scotland, Roger (Richard Rankin) and Buck (Diarmaid Murtagh) track down the tinker who lost a bet and was forced to part with Roger’s father’s WWI identification tags.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Yard waste tags are not required for this service, which does not include wreaths or garlands.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
While many will resort to calling items dry clean only that can actually be hand washed, these care tags are not something to be ignored.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
This comprehensive storage system includes a long under-bed box with ample space for storing gift wrap rolls, a shoe box and three accessory boxes to organize ribbons, bows, tags, tape and pens.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
The tags are made of a classic leather plastic decked out in blue, pink, and orange hues.
—Amy Jurries, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
The tags can keep track of keys, wallets, luggage, backpacks and more in the Find My App.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
Available in a variety of patterns, these one-of-a-kind tags keep your contact information beneath a plastic window on one side and secure to your bag via a leather strap and snaps.
—Amy Jurries, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
Available in 19 vibrant shades, these matching luggage tags are constructed with a supple vegan leather material and sleek, adjustable metal hardware buckles.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, in 1739 Scotland, Roger (Richard Rankin) and Buck (Diarmaid Murtagh) track down the tinker who lost a bet and was forced to part with Roger’s father’s WWI identification tags.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Tags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tags. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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