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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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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 dubbed
Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
The first of two sister ships, dubbed Ilma, debuts in 2024.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
The two artists announced a joint tour on Friday, dubbed the R&B Tour, a reference to their last names, Raymond -- Usher's full name is Usher Raymond IV -- and Brown.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
At home in Korea, the film has been dubbed Na’s most ambitious project to date.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … IN THE HOT SEAT — Son of former Iranian official dubbed 'Screaming Mary' under fire for LA lifestyle.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
That tool, dubbed the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE), will be available to importers on April 20, CBP has said.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2026
The blaze, dubbed the Crown fire, broke out northwest of there in hilly terrain.
—Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
The online trend, dubbed Chinamaxxing, has non-Chinese content creators singing the praises of their newfound Chinese identity.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
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The counter in the market’s far right corner, dubbed Club 104, is reserved for emerging talents, changing every few weeks (sometimes sooner).
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
The first of two sister ships, dubbed Ilma, debuts in 2024.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
The two artists announced a joint tour on Friday, dubbed the R&B Tour, a reference to their last names, Raymond -- Usher's full name is Usher Raymond IV -- and Brown.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
At home in Korea, the film has been dubbed Na’s most ambitious project to date.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … IN THE HOT SEAT — Son of former Iranian official dubbed 'Screaming Mary' under fire for LA lifestyle.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
That tool, dubbed the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE), will be available to importers on April 20, CBP has said.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2026
The blaze, dubbed the Crown fire, broke out northwest of there in hilly terrain.
—Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
The online trend, dubbed Chinamaxxing, has non-Chinese content creators singing the praises of their newfound Chinese identity.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dubbed
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John Tortorella was hired as head coach in June 2022, helped establish a culture, had the young Flyers overachieving and then wore out his welcome — such is life as an NHL head coach and especially one named John Tortorella.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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But while Moore named a panel in November that proposed the new map for Maryland, the governor could not prevail on the heavily Democratic Maryland Senate to approve it.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 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
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Separate legislation called the ROTOR Act that the Senate crafted came up one vote short in the House.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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In 1985, a mock trial was held in Jerusalem against Mengele, and Spiegel was called as a witness.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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In the messages, Hooker said that the wind blew him and Lynette apart.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Neighbors and other observers in the area blew whistles, honked horns and yelled outrage, with some recording the detention from a distance, but the agents — wearing military-style fatigues and equipment — got the 57-year-old into a vehicle and drove away.—
Mark Vancleave,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2026
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On Wednesday, Politico reported there was a shakeup in the Mahan campaign due to what were termed differences over strategy.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The capsule is relying on the gravity of Earth and the moon — termed a free-return lunar trajectory — to complete the round-trip figure-eight loop.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Most of Arminius’s family had been murdered by Spanish soldiers.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Casey Becker was one of the very first characters to be murdered by Ghostface in the 1996 horror film.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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Intoxicating hemp sidesteps being labelled as marijuana by relying on alternate psychoactive chemicals like Delta-8 THC or THCa, rather than the Delta-9 THC found in marijuana.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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Instead, search out a simple preemergent herbicide labeled for controlling crabgrass.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 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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Elly De La Cruz scored from second when Miami third baseman Graham Pauley booted Stewart's two-out grounder.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Dubbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dubbed. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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