EARMARKING Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

earmarking

verb

present participle of earmark

as in dedicating

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 earmarking But considering the child of someone whose transformational philanthropy may fund scholarships for low-income students for generations is a far cry from earmarking admissions slots simply because a parent attended the university. — Jayson Weingarten, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026 Connecticut was among the few states helping to cover the loss of federal health insurance subsidies by earmarking millions of dollars to soften the blow for more than 150,000 Connecticut residents. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026 United Kingdom cruise line Marella Cruises is permanently earmarking one of its ships, Marella Discovery 2, for adults-only cruises. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Now, county leaders and health officials are earmarking funds to address those issues. — Nakell Williams, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Specifically, the court noted that existing disclosure laws and rules about earmarking donations already act as disincentives for donors hoping to use parties as a means to indirectly funnel money to candidates. — John J. Martin, The Conversation, 30 June 2026 SpaceX is earmarking a smaller-than-anticipated portion of its IPO for retail traders, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC yesterday. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 June 2026 The company is still bleeding billions of dollars every quarter, despite earmarking a whopping $600 billion in AI infrastructure expenses over the next four years. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 30 Apr. 2026 In 2016, city voters passed Proposition H, with 64% in favor of the city earmarking tax money for infrastructure repairs. — Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026

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Many states are offering the chance to impact conservation and wildlife as well, through ballot measures focused on things like dedicating more money to habitat protection or mitigating the impacts of climate change.

— Neel Dhanesha, Vox, 23 Oct. 2026
The Duo’s inner screen is best used when dedicating the whole thing to a single app like Netflix.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of dedicating

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Amanpour did not offer a reason for her departure, devoting most of her memo to thanking the production crews who worked with her over the years.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
The impact could be significant in terms of medical costs and devoting more funding toward actual care rather than other costs.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

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Republicans are prioritizing efforts to save their Senate majority over saving the House majority, while Democrats are capitalizing on opportunities in conservative areas, Fowler says.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026
The survey’s proponents can also point to competing demands—such as housing, medical costs, and support for family members—as real constraints on saving, even for higher earners.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

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