as in naming
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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Think visual effects, dubbing and storyboarding.—
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The complaint alleged that Disney violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule by not labeling some YouTube videos as being made for children.—
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Stock image of a person labeling a package for shipment.—
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“Cleping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleping. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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