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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Among the bases that were renamed were Fort Bragg, Fort Hill, Fort Hood, Fort Lee and Fort Polk, whose original namesakes were all Confederate generals and slaveholders.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The Dos Equis Pavilion, temporarily renamed simply The Pavilion at Fair Park to comply with FIFA sponsorship rules, will be the main venue, supporting up to 20,000 guests.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
To celebrate, our leader is considering renaming the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial and the FDR statue to honor the contributions made by himself.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Those filings came after the president suggested a major airport, such as Dulles International Airport outside of Washington, DC, or Palm Beach International Airport in Florida, be renamed in his honor.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
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U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The Dos Equis Pavilion, temporarily renamed simply The Pavilion at Fair Park to comply with FIFA sponsorship rules, will be the main venue, supporting up to 20,000 guests.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
To celebrate, our leader is considering renaming the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial and the FDR statue to honor the contributions made by himself.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Those filings came after the president suggested a major airport, such as Dulles International Airport outside of Washington, DC, or Palm Beach International Airport in Florida, be renamed in his honor.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Rename.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rename. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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