Thesaurus results for MARKING

marking

verb

Definition of marking

present participle of mark

as in labeling

to attach an identifying slip to marked each application with a numbered sticker

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Relevance

as in characterizing

to be an important feature of an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion

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as in recording

to make a written note of mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner

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Recent Examples of marking This site—previously known as Buccament Bay Resort—was acquired by Sandals in July 2020, marking a significant step in the brand’s expansion within the Caribbean. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Several acts on the bill are marking milestones of their own. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026 Since 2011, the UC’s permanent faculty has grown from more than 9,000 to a little less than 11,000, marking a spike of less than 19%. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026 European Union antitrust regulators approve Paramount's acquisition of WBD, marking a major win for Paramount among global regulators. — Catriona Marangi, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 Last fall, paleontologists Lindsay Zanno and James Napoli confirmed that Nanotyrannus was indeed its own dinosaur, marking a significant development in the field. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026 One after the other, Ezra, Harry and Jenna each earned three eight paddles from the judges, marking Ezra and Jenna’s highest scores of the season thus far, respectively. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 Sunday Rose more recently attended the 2026 Met Gala with her mother last May, marking the teenager’s debut at the annual event. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 Pendley co-wrote all 13 tracks — including two with the late Ronnie Bowman, marking some of the legendary songwriter’s final contributions to country music — and laced them all with his rural upbringing 40 miles northwest of Little Rock. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for marking

Verb

Collecting and manually labeling examples that cover all these conditions is therefore difficult and expensive.

— Bo Wang, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026
Although heavily implied, officers at the news conference stopped short of labeling Betkouski as a suspect in the Tylenol murders.

— Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of labeling

Verb

Wilkinson countered that what was at issue was that the network has to go through the early renewal process at all, characterizing it as an act of retaliation that is ripe for district court review.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
From media, to the players, and the league's dedicated fan base full of left-wing political activists, far too many people have been unfairly characterizing Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark fans.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of characterizing

Verb

The Jayhawks recorded 30 total tackles and seven tackles for loss, with 18 different players recording at least one tackle.

— Gary Bedore October 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026
North Suburban Conference leader Warren (11-0-2, 4-0-2) has allowed just seven goals while recording seven shutouts, and Sandoval has contributed three goals and seven assists.

— Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of recording

Verb

These Chargers have 13 games left, and identifying potential wins on the remaining schedule is a nearly impossible task.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Research has documented multiple barriers to physical activity for autistic children and young people, while also identifying knowledgeable coaches, appropriate support and inclusive programs as important facilitators of participation.

— Irma Davarashvili, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of identifying

Verb

The Forest Service says repealing the Roadless Rule would not immediately authorize roads, logging or mining in the Shawnee’s roadless areas.

— Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Miami has also forced four turnovers the past two weeks, while logging 19 tackles for loss and 10 sacks on the season.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of logging

Verb

Today, companies can go far beyond reading comments from customers in response to surveys, or transcribing call center interactions, to analyze not just the words but the elusive sentiment and intent behind those words.

— Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
And the days are coming when AI is meaningfully involved in clinical care, beyond just transcribing our own words, and the follow-up recommendation deviates from the standard of care.

— Frances Mei Hardin, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of transcribing

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