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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Vento’s widow, Susan Vento, was consulted as part of the renaming process, according to city officials.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
The King's Foundation (renamed so after his accession in 2022) offers educational courses for about 15,000 annually as well as health and well-being programs for another 2,000 people each year.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 22 May 2025
Not after the mayor of New York renamed 15 city streets in honor of the 15 players who carried the Knicks to their first Eastern Conference Finals in a quarter century.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
Netflix has more than 300 million subscribers, while Max, soon to be renamed HBO Max, has about 122 million.
—John Koblin, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
The King's Foundation (renamed so after his accession in 2022) offers educational courses for about 15,000 annually as well as health and well-being programs for another 2,000 people each year.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 22 May 2025
Not after the mayor of New York renamed 15 city streets in honor of the 15 players who carried the Knicks to their first Eastern Conference Finals in a quarter century.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
Netflix has more than 300 million subscribers, while Max, soon to be renamed HBO Max, has about 122 million.
—John Koblin, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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“Rename.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rename. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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