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noun

ˈtag How to pronounce tag (audio)
Definition of tagnext
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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Recent Examples of tag
Noun
Officials said that drivers caught using fraudulent tags face severe legal repercussions, including vehicle seizure, steep fines and potential jail time. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Machado, who was shifted over and essentially playing in the shortstop position, fielded the ball and diverted his route to go put a tag on Hoerner before making a tardy throw to first base. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2026
Verb
Ohtani successfully navigated traffic to throw a scoreless fifth, but Xander Bogaerts tagged him for an RBI double in the sixth. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 Photos of wallets, textiles, sports equipment, photos, jewelry, signs, flags, quilts, stuffies, toys and camp trunks filled the page as strangers banded together in the comments sections, tagging potential rightful owners or friends with any leads. — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tag
  1. label
  2. mark
  3. chase
  4. slap
  5. select
  6. stamp
  7. track
  8. punch
Noun
  • Contrary to their label, these cocktails are more than a trashy afterthought; their flavor pairings are as well considered as any other on the menu.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Harrison bottles his wines, which include a red blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc from a toasty creekside vineyard in the Santa Clara Valley, under his label, From Brent Wine Co.
    — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
Definition of label
Verb
  • More than 120 people got sick in a norovirus outbreak aboard a Princess Cruises ship, marking the cruise line’s third this year.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Wednesday marked one year since an explosion at a Northern California fireworks facility killed seven workers and changed the lives of their families forever.
    — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of mark
Verb
  • Zach Neto added a two-out RBI single moments later to chase Bennett.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Chestnut, a 17-time champion, is chasing another Mustard Belt after reclaiming the men’s title in 2025.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of chase
Verb
  • Some of them slapped strict limits on all gas stations; in others, gas station chains limited how much fuel could be bought.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • Actor Orlando Brown slapped recording artist Ray J in the face with a wad of cash.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026
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Verb
  • Soto was the sole player selected to represent the Mets at the 96th edition of the Midsummer Classic, which will take place July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
  • Peninsula Family Service has been selected by the California Department of Education to assume operations of the Creative Montessori Learning Center in East Palo Alto, effective this month.
    — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
Definition of select
Verb
  • The Council's 20% test widens that gap and stamps it as compliant.
    — Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • The Derya Arms shotgun was stamped that that it was manufactured in the country of Turkey, according to FBI agents who searched the home.
    — Logan Smith, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of stamp
Verb
  • As for the hosts, mosquitoes track people (and their blood) down by detecting carbon dioxide, body heat, sweat and body odor.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Weeth said bootleggers purchase fireworks from manufacturers in China and who, for a fee, package the fireworks in colorful branding, which are more difficult to track and often lack proper warnings.
    — Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of track
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  • With group play coming to a close and the Round of 32 approaching, the competition is heating up as teams look to punch their tickets to the knockout round in hopes of hoisting the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the final on Sunday, July 19.
    — Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • That punched El Tri's ticket straight to the Round of 16 and kept the host nation's tournament dream alive for at least one more match.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
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“Tag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tag. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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