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as in called
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 fumbled
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
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Jan. 2026
But this week, the unwelcome house guest, dubbed Yellow 2120 by researchers, finally got his formal eviction notice.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The video showed the mysterious concept, dubbed Corleo, roaming rocky terrain, leaping over icy crevasses, crossing snowy landscapes without losing its footing, and traversing a dark forest at night — all while carrying an adult rider on its back and being powered by a hydrogen power cell.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 8 Jan. 2026
Kelly was also vocally opposed to the federal immigration operations in Chicago dubbed Operation Midway Blitz, which also involved two shootings by ICE and Customs and Border Patrol agents, one of which was fatal.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
It’s been over a year since Pusha T was dubbed a Louis Vuitton House Ambassador.
—Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The idea for Fabrecreate, as the company was later dubbed, started to take form one chilly night in 2023 when Gulati was watching the news in the school mess hall.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2026
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer David Lee Roth is set to return to the stage in 2026 with a North American tour dubbed A Night With David Lee Roth, marking his first major run of live dates in several years.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
Soon, Wegovy and Zepbound will be sold on a new website—dubbed TrumpRx—for only about $250 a month, a fraction of their current retail price of more than $1,000.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
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The company aims to scale up its distribution footprint and leverage its physical stores — dubbed Alo Sanctuaries — not just as transactional spaces but hubs for community-building experiences.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Jan. 2026
But this week, the unwelcome house guest, dubbed Yellow 2120 by researchers, finally got his formal eviction notice.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The video showed the mysterious concept, dubbed Corleo, roaming rocky terrain, leaping over icy crevasses, crossing snowy landscapes without losing its footing, and traversing a dark forest at night — all while carrying an adult rider on its back and being powered by a hydrogen power cell.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 8 Jan. 2026
Kelly was also vocally opposed to the federal immigration operations in Chicago dubbed Operation Midway Blitz, which also involved two shootings by ICE and Customs and Border Patrol agents, one of which was fatal.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
It’s been over a year since Pusha T was dubbed a Louis Vuitton House Ambassador.
—Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The idea for Fabrecreate, as the company was later dubbed, started to take form one chilly night in 2023 when Gulati was watching the news in the school mess hall.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2026
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer David Lee Roth is set to return to the stage in 2026 with a North American tour dubbed A Night With David Lee Roth, marking his first major run of live dates in several years.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
Soon, Wegovy and Zepbound will be sold on a new website—dubbed TrumpRx—for only about $250 a month, a fraction of their current retail price of more than $1,000.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dubbed
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The rover, named SCARABS, comes from the Lunar and Planetary Exploration Laboratory at UEL and focuses on compact design, hardware validation, and long-term lunar infrastructure rather than spectacle.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Dame Helen Mirren was named the recipient of the 2026 Cecil B, DeMille Award at the Golden Globes for her contribution to the film and entertainment industries.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Denver recovered the ensuing onside kick, but, alas, on the next play, Steve Sewell fumbled the ball back to Buffalo.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
21 Jan. 2026
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Maye finished 16 of 27 for 179 yards but had an interception and fumbled four times, losing two in cold conditions with snow and rain falling throughout the game.—
Kyle Hightower,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2026
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The 19-year-old suspect in Saturday’s attack was arrested at a hospital after his father called the FBI, saying his son confessed to him.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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The couple operated a car rental business called Driver Power Rentals.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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As the curtain came down, Hilty waved and blew kisses to the crowd.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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LaFleur has one year remaining on his contract, and his job status came into question after the Packers blew an 18-point fourth-quarter lead in Saturday night’s 31-27 playoff loss to the Chicago Bears.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The governor is termed out at the end of this year, and is widely believed to be a top contender in the 2028 presidential race.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Saturday night’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Kaseya Center was the latest example of his ability to bounce back, leaving in the first quarter due to what the team termed leg soreness, listed as questionable to return at that point, and then back on the court in the second period.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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In 2017, for instance, prosecutors in Contra Costa overcame an insanity defense by William Shultz, who murdered a 9-year-old Discovery Bay boy during a sleepover and blamed it on a delusion about an impending World War III.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Three women are murdered in Dahlonega, Georgia, and the six episodes are all about the search for the culprit.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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The violence has been linked to major criminal gangs such as Barrio 18 and Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), both labeled as terrorist organizations by Guatemala and the United States, according to AP.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Why risk being labeled difficult when the outcome is predetermined?—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Following his legal trouble, Chacon was booted from his agency and lost out on a role in an upcoming movie, per Deadline.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Bills could get booted early by a Jags squad peaking at exactly the right moment.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Dubbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dubbed. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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