rename
verb
re·name
(ˌ)rē-ˈnām 
renamed; renaming
: to give (someone or something) a new name
renamed the street in honor of the late mayor
… a 16-year-old who left the Orthodox life a year ago. He has renamed himself Adam to cement the break …—
Ron Kampeas
Ron KampeasThe program was actually a relatively simple … script that renames files on your hard drive …—Michael J. Miller
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Originally named for Plaza developer J.C. Nichols, the fountain was renamed in 2020 after widespread criticism of Nichols’ racist housing restrictions.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2024
Since 1985 the company has sold computers directly to consumers; it was renamed Dell Technologies in 1987.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 June 2024
Mall of the Americas era: The complex was renamed Mall of the Americas on June 11, 1987.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 3 June 2024
The team, which will be renamed, will begin play next season in the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, home of one of the Smiths’ other teams, the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association.
—Ken Belson, New York Times, 2 June 2024
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2024
Since 1985 the company has sold computers directly to consumers; it was renamed Dell Technologies in 1987.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 June 2024
Mall of the Americas era: The complex was renamed Mall of the Americas on June 11, 1987.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 3 June 2024
The team, which will be renamed, will begin play next season in the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, home of one of the Smiths’ other teams, the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association.
—Ken Belson, New York Times, 2 June 2024
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“Rename.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rename. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
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