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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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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
Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
One is the Free File portal, launched in 2003 through a private-public partnership (dubbed the Free File Alliance) between the IRS and private tax preparers like H&R Block and Intuit.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Brendan Marks, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The weekend kicks off with an Aquachobee dub reggae takeover with a Nyabinghi drumming opening ceremony.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Last week, the company unveiled the first model created by that AI team, dubbed Muse Spark.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
One is the Free File portal, launched in 2003 through a private-public partnership (dubbed the Free File Alliance) between the IRS and private tax preparers like H&R Block and Intuit.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
Not to mention what was arguably the defining win any team has all season, sandwiched between 37- and 44-point blowouts: a five-point, neutral-site dub over then-No. 1 Michigan.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The weekend kicks off with an Aquachobee dub reggae takeover with a Nyabinghi drumming opening ceremony.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dub
Verb
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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
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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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In the 88th minute, Neuer fumbled a routine shot and allowed Joselu to equalise.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Fans were exiting en masse in the top of the ninth when Frelick’s RBI single off Rule 5 rookie Ryan Watson, fumbled by reigning AL Gold Glove centerfielder Ceddanne Rafaela, increased Milwaukee’s lead to three.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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Land lubbers hike: Lace up those shoes for a 9 to 11 a.m. excursion on Sunday, Oct. 20, to Ansel’s Cave in The West Woods in Russell Township.—
Joan Rusek,
cleveland,
30 Sep. 2019
Verb
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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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The Coachella livestream camera showed Hailey in the audience, blowing a kiss to her husband on stage as the crowd erupted in cheers.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Carrie raves to Seema about her creative connection with Duncan, and during another writing session, Duncan helps Carrie with her faulty printer and gawks at her closet full of designer dresses and shoes.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
31 July 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
Verb
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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
Verb
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But Kumar developed a fever, and the driver booted him off.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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Turner booted a sure double-play ball in the fifth inning.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Dub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dub. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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