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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When the Gray Lady first moved to Longacre Square in 1904 (the area was renamed shortly after the move) the paper’s publisher wanted to stage a fireworks show to ring in 1905.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 28 Dec. 2025
Meetings were held alternate months at Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and in the library at Dixie Park, later renamed Gibson Park.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 2025
Beatty wasn't the only one to speak out after the renaming announcement.
—Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
The Heinz History Center announced Tuesday that the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum will be renamed as the Franco Harris Sports Museum in honor of the late Pittsburgh Steelers running back.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 28 Dec. 2025
Meetings were held alternate months at Phillis Wheatley Elementary School and in the library at Dixie Park, later renamed Gibson Park.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 2025
Beatty wasn't the only one to speak out after the renaming announcement.
—Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
The Heinz History Center announced Tuesday that the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum will be renamed as the Franco Harris Sports Museum in honor of the late Pittsburgh Steelers running back.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rename
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“Rename.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rename. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.
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