as in tag
a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it
on its frame the painting had a label with its title and the name of the artist
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as in to name
to give a name to
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Recent Examples of label
Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
The major labels sued two of the most popular AI music generation services — Suno and Udio — last year, claiming the companies infringed thousands of works to train their models without a license.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2025
Margaret Roach Stacey Cramp, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
The death toll linked to the Prairie Farms Dairy shakes is greater than one in 2024 connected to deli meats made by Boar's Head that resulted in 10 deaths and 57 illnesses in what was labeled the worst listeria outbreak since one in 2011 linked to cantaloupe.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
These third parties, like NSF International and the USP, ensure that products are properly manufactured and contain the ingredients listed on the label.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
The major labels sued two of the most popular AI music generation services — Suno and Udio — last year, claiming the companies infringed thousands of works to train their models without a license.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
Use a germinating medium specifically labeled for blocking, Mr. DiGravio said, such as Vermont Compost’s Fort Vee, or Johnny’s 512 mix.
—Margaret Roach Stacey Cramp, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
The death toll linked to the Prairie Farms Dairy shakes is greater than one in 2024 connected to deli meats made by Boar's Head that resulted in 10 deaths and 57 illnesses in what was labeled the worst listeria outbreak since one in 2011 linked to cantaloupe.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2025
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The Cincinnati Bengals have placed the franchise tag on star-wide receive Tee Higgins for the second straight season.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Like our swing tags, our poly bags, pretty much everything.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This marks the first time a female driver has started a race in the Cup Series since Danica Patrick competed in 2018.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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While the number of overdose deaths fell by 16% in Connecticut from 2023-24, marking the third consecutive straight year of decline, the problem still remains rampant, state health officials said in January, the Stamford Advocate reported.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
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In his 13 seasons, David has been named first-team All-Pro in 2013, second-team All-Pro in the 2016 and 2020 seasons and a Pro Bowler in 2015.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Graham will kick off a book tour in Charleston March 13 at the library branch named for his late sister.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2025
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But what about things that are objectively terrible that still bear most of the principal markers of success?—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The real opportunity lies in identifying high-quality candidates beyond these obvious markers.—
Ishan Gupta,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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This time last year, Lincoln men’s basketball stamped its first CIAA Tournament championship in program history.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Feb. 2025
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The blood clinic where Gemma and Mark meet, as well as the fertility clinic the two use are both stamped with the Lumon logo, which might explain how Gemma got roped into being severed.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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However, today most young people rarely call each other.—
Andrea Wigfield,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2023
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Those in need of shelter from the cold can call 211 to check availability of beds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2023
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Meanwhile, The Doctor and Belinda get tickets to the Interstellar Song Contest, an out-of-this-world version of Eurovision, featuring a cameo from the international competition’s commentator Rylan Clark.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
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Bianca Belair won the 2025 women’s WWE Elimination Chamber match to punch her ticket to WrestleMania 41 but only after her tag team imploded.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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What To Know There have been tensions over NATO accusing Russia of sabotaging vessels in the Baltic Sea and claims of hybrid warfare around what is dubbed the NATO Lake as the alliance's members move to combat Moscow's belligerence in the region.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Pauline Kael dubbed his performance the best in the film.—
Carmel Dagan,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Label.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/label. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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