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 …—
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Ron KampeasThe program was actually a relatively simple … script that renames files on your hard drive …—Michael J. Miller
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Beth and Rip rename the ranch in honor of her father John Dutton.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Brooklyn’s Berry Street Houses, the public housing complex where Alvarado grew up, should rename the place after him, at least for a day.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 14 June 2026
Less than 50 miles away at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, renamed Los Angeles stadium for the duration of the World Cup, Iran’s national team on Monday will play their first match under unprecedented circumstances.
—Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
The college renamed Sciences Lecture Hall to Khaira Lecture Hall to honor the two Aggie alumni.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Brooklyn’s Berry Street Houses, the public housing complex where Alvarado grew up, should rename the place after him, at least for a day.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 14 June 2026
Less than 50 miles away at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, renamed Los Angeles stadium for the duration of the World Cup, Iran’s national team on Monday will play their first match under unprecedented circumstances.
—Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
The college renamed Sciences Lecture Hall to Khaira Lecture Hall to honor the two Aggie alumni.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
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“Rename.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rename. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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