1
as in to name
to give a name to
I've dubbed my car the "Lone Ranger," although "Loan Raider" probably would have been more apt
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2
as in to fumble
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
he dubbed his first attempt at homemade wine, but he got it reasonably right on the second
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Recent Examples of dub
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 June 2025
There were beatings and murders during what was dubbed the Reign of Terror.
—Nick Estes, New Yorker, 26 June 2025
Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Localization is an art, not a science, and just like there are plenty of dubs that are just as good if not better than the original, there are also shows and movies with initially terrible localization.
—Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 15 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Landsteiner categorized patients into three groups based on their blood types—now known as A, B and O. Not long after, a fourth group, dubbed AB, was discovered.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 June 2025
There were beatings and murders during what was dubbed the Reign of Terror.
—Nick Estes, New Yorker, 26 June 2025
Noun
So, grab your dirty pet, a clean towel and get ready to rub a dub dub, your pup in a tub!
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Localization is an art, not a science, and just like there are plenty of dubs that are just as good if not better than the original, there are also shows and movies with initially terrible localization.
—Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dub
Verb
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There are boat ramps and fishing piers for anglers; a playground for the kids; walking and biking paths; an 18-hole disc golf course; and a floating restaurant, to name just a few amenities.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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These Arizona pizzerias just got named the best in the United States.—
DAILY BRIEFING,
AZCentral.com,
5 July 2025
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Marketing gets the lead, but operations fumbles the conversion.—
Michael Fox,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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In-ho began fumbling, accidentally letting go of the top and flinging it backwards.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Here, the blurring is visual: Sometimes Leonard floats into the past looking like Gere, who wears the character without a shred of self-protection as the lens gawks at his raw skin.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Dec. 2024
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The Esprit's shape, arguably more avant-garde despite its age, consistently pegs the gawk meter.—
John Phillips,
Car and Driver,
18 June 2020
Verb
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The dishes were labeled, dried in an oven at 140 degrees Fahrenheit for 24 hours, then weighed.—
Madeline Bodin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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None of the platforms have any policies against releasing propaganda, and the videos didn’t appear to be labeled as AI-generated.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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That connection and warmth was obvious on Friday night, with Cardi blowing past her bedtime to give the gays, the dolls and everyone else an experience beyond what any other NYC festival provides.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
28 June 2025
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Experts recommend placing window fans blowing air into your home on the coolest side of your house.—
John Tufts,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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One of the synthetic pyrethroids could also help control the young lubber grasshoppers.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2025
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Unlike other grasshopper species which are winged and agile, the lubber can't fly.—
Adriana Brasileiro,
orlandosentinel.com,
19 July 2019
Verb
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If the bill was a mistake, call 1-800-HHS-TIPS to report it.—
Louise Norris,
Verywell Health,
14 Feb. 2023
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Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
Verb
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Andy Pages also booted a ball in center field during a four-run rally from the Royals (39-44) in the fifth, an inning that was punctuated by a three-run, two-out homer from Pasquantino to center.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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In the wake of the state's decision to boot Planned Parenthood from its Medicaid program, Julie Edwards, a patient who received medical services from the organization, and Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit under federal civil rights law to challenge the move.—
June 26,
CBS News,
26 June 2025
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“Dub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dub. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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