as in to name
to give a name to
the brewpub, yclept Ye Olde Taverne, has been decorated in Merrie Olde England to within an inch of its life
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The Padres took the early lead in the Vedder Cup, named after Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder, who has ties to both cities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026 -
Nothing has been officially scheduled yet, the official said, who asked not to be named to discuss the administration's internal plans.—
Joseph Wilkins,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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According to Google Maps, the building is registered to a limo company called Toptown Limo Ride.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Baby Amalia, as Mukherjee called her, had been sent to a San Antonio hospital with critically low oxygen levels.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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At home in Korea, the film has been dubbed Na’s most ambitious project to date.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 2015-16, a super El Niño was predicted — which some forecasters dubbed a Godzilla El Niño — but California’s yearly rainfall totals ended up being about average, said state climatologist Michael Anderson.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Morris later began issuing what amounted to a private currency: personal notes, denominated in sums of twenty, fifty, and eighty dollars.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2026
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This distinction matters for anyone holding assets denominated in either system.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Choose the Right Potting Mix A high-quality potting mix labeled for houseplants works well for most tropical plants, including pothos, philodendrons, and rubber plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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Avoid soaps that are labeled antibacterial or that contain environmental contaminants like parabens, phthalates, or triclosan.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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Ramirez serves as chief of staff to District 8’s current council representative – termed-out Vivian Moreno – and lives in Otay Mesa.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Those on the receiving end—the weak, feckless losers of the internet—are termed Virgins.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of the Cannes market, Patrick Wachsberger’s 193 is launching sales on the film, which has previously been called Killing Satoshi in online reports, but is officially titled Bitcoin.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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While 20th Century did produce movies based on video games when it was owned by Fox, films such as Hitman and Assassin’s Creed, it is believed to be the first notable titled to be tackled since Disney’s acquisition.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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Herons christened their new home the previous week vs Austin, also with a 2-2 tie.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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The replica gown has since been used to christen a new generation of royals, including William and Kate's children — Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Clepe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clepe. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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