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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Former First Lady Jackie Kennedy was often photographed in public wearing the handbag, so it was later renamed in her honor.
—Ariel Bielsky, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
The characters’ presence has remained on the show, as Seattle Grace Mercy West was subsequently renamed Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital in their memory.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2026
Trump issued a National Day of Remembrance for Kirk, and towns from California to Florida have renamed roads for the activist.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
In a social media post on X, Huffines said the property has been renamed San Rafael Ranch after a saint associated with healing and that his family plans to operate a Christian retreat there.
—Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
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Ariel Bielsky, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
The characters’ presence has remained on the show, as Seattle Grace Mercy West was subsequently renamed Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital in their memory.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2026
Trump issued a National Day of Remembrance for Kirk, and towns from California to Florida have renamed roads for the activist.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
In a social media post on X, Huffines said the property has been renamed San Rafael Ranch after a saint associated with healing and that his family plans to operate a Christian retreat there.
—Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Rename.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rename. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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