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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
Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
In a 2021 study, the company demonstrated that its neutralizing antibody can suppress a protein, dubbed USAG-1, which inhibits the growth of tooth buds.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 4 June 2026
The other, dubbed the No Kings Act, was broader and would have applied to any federal official who violated a Coloradan’s civil rights.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Some consumer advocates, however, argue that the plan, dubbed the Sustainable Insurance Strategy, fails to hold companies accountable for adding policies and could cause premiums to soar.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The state recently announced the company behind another effort from Space Florida that had been dubbed Project Horizon.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 June 2026
Mimicking Talarico’s claim that his opponent, Paxton, is the most corrupt politician in America, Hinojosa dubbed Abbott the most corrupt governor in Texas’s history.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
The president introduced the first new warship, dubbed the USS Defiant, in December.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
The 1927 Yankees were dubbed Murderers’ Row.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
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Wealthy sunseekers still summer in many of these Gilded Age mansions, but a smattering of the most grand estates are open to the public as museums, dubbed the Newport Mansions.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
In a 2021 study, the company demonstrated that its neutralizing antibody can suppress a protein, dubbed USAG-1, which inhibits the growth of tooth buds.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 4 June 2026
The other, dubbed the No Kings Act, was broader and would have applied to any federal official who violated a Coloradan’s civil rights.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Some consumer advocates, however, argue that the plan, dubbed the Sustainable Insurance Strategy, fails to hold companies accountable for adding policies and could cause premiums to soar.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The state recently announced the company behind another effort from Space Florida that had been dubbed Project Horizon.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 June 2026
Mimicking Talarico’s claim that his opponent, Paxton, is the most corrupt politician in America, Hinojosa dubbed Abbott the most corrupt governor in Texas’s history.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
The president introduced the first new warship, dubbed the USS Defiant, in December.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
The 1927 Yankees were dubbed Murderers’ Row.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dubbed
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For a drink and a snack with a view, head up to Süreyya, named after one of the stars in the Seven Sisters constellation, and raise a glass of top-tier Turkish wine to the Haghia Sophia looming grandly behind you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Li-Ning was founded in 1990 by a former Chinese Olympic Gold medalist who named the company after himself.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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During Miami’s two periods of special teams work Malik Washington fumbled his first kickoff return, but most of the other punt returners and kickoff returned fielded their attempts well.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Given how badly Karen Bass has fumbled as mayor, Raman couldn’t do much worse.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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The rapidly ballooning market of the 1980s accommodated both kinds of art—art that might have been called critical, as well as art that might have been termed complicit, Pictures artists and neo-expressionists alike.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Food and drink Four Seasons has two properties in Istanbul—this, and its sister set on the stretch of the shore lined with former palace-cum-hotels that could be called the Posh-phorus.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The 2006 Royals had the worst bullpen ERA in baseball and blew 31 saves.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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The Boston Celtics blew a 3-1 lead to the 76ers in the first round and the Detroit Pistons lost to the Cavaliers in seven games in the second round.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
1 June 2026
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Supervisor Hilda Solis has served for nearly 12 years and is termed out.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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Dagon is termed out and ineligible to run.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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As the media narrative went, a 27-year-old gay serial killer named Andrew Cunanan had murdered five wealthy gay paramours, the last of whom was the fashion designer Gianni Versace.—
Adam Turner,
Vanity Fair,
1 June 2026
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In his original tweet on May 31, 2020, Napear responded to a question from former Kings center DeMarcus Cousins, who asked Napear for his thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement after George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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Recreations of one of the manager’s pre-match drawings to motivate his squad — a heart labelled ‘passion’ and a brain labelled ‘clarity’ holding hands — have also made for popular tees, while there were housing decorations slightly tweaked to say ‘Champions’ on Highbury Hill over this past weekend.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The new payroll records, obtained through a Missouri Sunshine Law request, show Dustman is still receiving paychecks labeled as severance as part of a resignation agreement city officials have yet to disclose publicly.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Before that, however, he was booted from the Mets’ rotation after giving up six runs, 11 hits and three walks in five innings.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Instagram’s parent, Meta, has since booted out the hackers.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
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“Dubbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dubbed. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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