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
Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
The new ordinance would shift control of the fund from the city’s building department to the city manager’s office, and earmark 20% of it for maintenance of existing trees and public education on the value of trees.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
Tine Hanrieder, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2016
Lawrence Andrea takes a look at the issue and how Wisconsin's current lawmakers embrace earmarks.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2024
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Verb
Those funds would be earmarked for the American Red Cross, the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and other organizations.
—Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
The new ordinance would shift control of the fund from the city’s building department to the city manager’s office, and earmark 20% of it for maintenance of existing trees and public education on the value of trees.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
Worse yet, earmarks often make organizations sit on unspent money, since restricted donations can be used only for very specific purposes.
—Tine Hanrieder, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2016
Lawrence Andrea takes a look at the issue and how Wisconsin's current lawmakers embrace earmarks.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2024
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Verb
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Beyond this, Trump has dedicated almost all of his initial efforts to immigration.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Oracle will dedicate its forthcoming data center in Abilene, Texas — which is initially expected to draw 1.2 gigawatts, or enough electricity to power Austin, according to The Information — to Stargate.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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While the robot vacuum’s smart features and multiple cleaning options are impressive, it’s also got tons of practical attributes.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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An apparently qualifying attribute of both Bull Connor and Tom Homan was that neither would allow any sentimental notions with regard to children stand in the way of doing their bosses’ bidding.—
David Mcgrath,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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That same year, the museum devoted $820,000 to an institutional rebrand.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
24 Jan. 2025
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There have been plenty of DNPs for Dillingham so far this season, some because coach Chris Finch is devoting more time to veterans to get the team going and some because Dillingham has had to deal with two ankle sprains already this season.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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See the Headliner, narrative feature and TV premieres section below.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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JetBlue in September added new features to its mobile app, such as gate information and a countdown to boarding.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2025
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In 2017, there was a collaborative effort between Mexico and the United States to save vaquitas and place them in a pen under human care.—
Uma Raja,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Jan. 2025
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Okoh finished with 28 points, including a 12-point barrage in the third quarter that saved Brentwood when 6-foot-8 freshman center Shalen Sheppard went to the bench with three fouls.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In addition to hunters, birdwatchers, conservationists, stamp collectors and others also purchase the Duck Stamp stamp in support of habitat conservation.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Some of the new offerings for 2025 include a Lunar New Year stamp celebrating the Year of the Snake, a Black Heritage stamp featuring musician Allen Toussaint, and a Betty White stamp.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This is definitely the characteristic of Desolas, as there is barely the faintest whiff of smoke.—
Richard Carleton Hacker,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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All in all, the benefits of companion plants really boil down to the individual growing characteristics of the plants incorporated, how each of those plants interacts with their growing environment, and how other plants can utilize those characteristics and interactions.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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Some have found business cards from real estate developers on their property.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2025
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The program will only be available to homebuyers purchasing a brand new construction property built by both national and regional homebuilders, according to the two companies.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Earmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earmark. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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