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as in called
to give a name to decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"
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as in mentioned
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically I don't want to name anyone in particular, but someone in this room fiddled with my car's radio
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as in appointed
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty was named the provost of the university
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as in selected
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities you don't like my offer? Just name your price
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as in set
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority you name the date and I'll make sure I'm there
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as in chose
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration they finally named a date for the wedding
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Recent Examples of named
Caroline Makauskas, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026 Despite his team’s steady slide in the standings, Flagg kept making history a year after leading Duke to the Final Four as just the fourth freshman to be named AP men’s basketball player of the year. —Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026 Shayndi Raice, a longtime reporter and editorial executive at The Wall Street Journal, is expected to be named foreign editor at CBS News, according to two people familiar with the matter. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026 Dooley is a former football coach and son of University of Georgia legendary coach Vince Dooley, of whom the field in Athens is now named. —Irene Wright, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026 Peeler and his partner, the club’s founder, Tiffany Leong, are both chefs and now run the food pop-up, named Magnolion, at their mahjong events. —Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026 Ultimately, the iconic Martinez and the Airelles Château de la Messardière in Saint-Tropez were selected, with the former named the White Lotus Cannes and the latter the White Lotus du Cap. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026 On the same day as the New York movie premiere, Hathaway was also named PEOPLE's World's Most Beautiful for 2026. —Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who was named a finalist for Most Improved Player this week, has been missing in action offensively against the Knicks. —Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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Though former head coach Kyra Elzy was still at the helm at Kentucky at the point of O’Neal’s recruitment, O’Neal named UK as one of eight finalists in high school; the list also included Arizona State, Baylor, UCLA, Georgia Tech, LSU (her father’s alma mater) and Tennessee. —Caroline Makauskas, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026 Despite his team’s steady slide in the standings, Flagg kept making history a year after leading Duke to the Final Four as just the fourth freshman to be named AP men’s basketball player of the year. —Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026 Shayndi Raice, a longtime reporter and editorial executive at The Wall Street Journal, is expected to be named foreign editor at CBS News, according to two people familiar with the matter. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026 Dooley is a former football coach and son of University of Georgia legendary coach Vince Dooley, of whom the field in Athens is now named. —Irene Wright, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026 Peeler and his partner, the club’s founder, Tiffany Leong, are both chefs and now run the food pop-up, named Magnolion, at their mahjong events. —Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026 Ultimately, the iconic Martinez and the Airelles Château de la Messardière in Saint-Tropez were selected, with the former named the White Lotus Cannes and the latter the White Lotus du Cap. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026 On the same day as the New York movie premiere, Hathaway was also named PEOPLE's World's Most Beautiful for 2026. —Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who was named a finalist for Most Improved Player this week, has been missing in action offensively against the Knicks. —Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for named
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Kogan is well known to the ultra-high-end property world.— Mark David, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
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When interpreting known brands, his first mission is authenticity.— Marta Balaga, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
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These festivities are called Passion plays.— Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
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Disturbed gravesite reported Deputies were called to Davis Memorial Gardens in Lufkin after a report of a disturbed gravesite, the sheriff's office said in a social media post.— Doug Myers, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Wrapping up the conversation, Knowles mentioned her new venture, Badass Teenie B Productions, and emphasized the value of staying authentic and taking pride in your achievements.— Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
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Another option mentioned by brokers for people looking to lower their costs is to consider one of the two types of Medigap plans that come with a deductible, which is currently just under $3,000 for a year.— Julie Appleby, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Miron Muslic was appointed in the summer following his acrimonious departure from Plymouth Argyle, and the Bosnian has built an incredibly consistent, tough team that, unlike its predecessors, responds well to adversity.— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
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Trump appointed Powell as chair in 2017 during his first administration and has for years attempted to pressure the central bank to cut short-term interest rate.— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
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That award, unlike most others, is selected solely by active players.— Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
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All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.— Jennifer Zyman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
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In spring training, Mets owner Steve Cohen set the playoffs as the baseline goal.— Will Sammon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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With a grand opening date set for June 5, construction crews have about six weeks to finish up the $34 million project, now dubbed Clock Tower Landing.— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
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While dubbed a conspiracy theory by skeptics, the controversy has sparked mounting pressure and national fury.— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
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The two-day event, dubbed the R2 Block Party, has about 2,000 reservations for viewings at both locations, with walk-ins also welcome.— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.— Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
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While Berkshire has generally not specified who buys specific stocks in the portfolio, Combs has been thought to favor technology and financials.— Alex Crippen, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Named.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/named. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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