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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
Jason Green, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
The two were on the North Kaibab Trail, dubbed the least visited and most difficult of the Grand Canyon’s major inner canyon trails.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 June 2026
The outcome of that process was a pledge to improve patients’ experiences, launched in early 2025 and dubbed Commitments to Better.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 19 June 2026
The collaboration, dubbed The Hollister Collection at Target, launches June 28 online, in most Target stores and at select Hollister locations.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
In particular, a short tunnel section dubbed PrK, which connects the Russian Zvezda module to the station’s aft docking port, has been leaking air on and off since at least 2019, alarming officials.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 18 June 2026
In an all-day meeting, members of the FDA’s advisory committee—known as VRBPAC for Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee—pored over data and presentations on the vaccine, which is dubbed mRNA-1010 and branded as mFlusiva.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 18 June 2026
Moderna is seeking Food and Drug Administration approval of its new shot, dubbed mFlusiva, as an option for people 50 and older.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
But my voice never gets dubbed.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 June 2026
Verb
The blaze, dubbed the Calhoun Fire, broke out near Calhoun Street and Kellogg Avenue, Cal Fire said in an incident report.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
The two were on the North Kaibab Trail, dubbed the least visited and most difficult of the Grand Canyon’s major inner canyon trails.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 June 2026
The outcome of that process was a pledge to improve patients’ experiences, launched in early 2025 and dubbed Commitments to Better.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 19 June 2026
The collaboration, dubbed The Hollister Collection at Target, launches June 28 online, in most Target stores and at select Hollister locations.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
In particular, a short tunnel section dubbed PrK, which connects the Russian Zvezda module to the station’s aft docking port, has been leaking air on and off since at least 2019, alarming officials.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 18 June 2026
In an all-day meeting, members of the FDA’s advisory committee—known as VRBPAC for Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee—pored over data and presentations on the vaccine, which is dubbed mRNA-1010 and branded as mFlusiva.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 18 June 2026
Moderna is seeking Food and Drug Administration approval of its new shot, dubbed mFlusiva, as an option for people 50 and older.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
But my voice never gets dubbed.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dubbed
Adjective
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Rounded tables naturally encourage conversation and connection because everyone faces one another equally; there's no designated head of the table, and, as Austin points out, there are no bad seats.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2026
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The James Beard Foundation was founded in 1986 and is named for the legendary cookbook author who has been called America’s first foodie.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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The Lytle Bar is located in the outpost, or barn, and is named after the Ranch’s original Homesteader.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Before that, when the Jets could have taken the lead on their opening drive, Allen fumbled on the Dolphins’ 1-yard line.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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The Spurs had one more chance, but Stephon Castle fumbled the inbounds pass and pandemonium at Madison Square Garden followed.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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The Las Vegas airport confirmed the pilot called an alert, but a British Airways spokesperson told CBS News the aircraft arrived as scheduled and did not declare an emergency.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill has been determined to avoid offsetting the costs on to taxpayers, and unsuccessfully called for FIFA to help share the cost burden, and Mamdani sympathizes with her position.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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No details about which particular tire blew were available.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Shortly after the final whistle blew for the Netherlands' 5-1 win, an announcement was made and a warning was posted on the giant video boards at both ends of the stadium.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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The latter are often associated with what might be termed the silovaya ideologiya—a security-state ideology that emphasises a strong state, the primacy of state interests over private interests, great-power status, and strict domestic order.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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Carollo was termed out of office at the end of last year.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Conlon also launched Recovered Voices, an initiative to revive operas by composers who had been murdered or driven into exile during the Nazi era.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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And in 1960, fearing Congo and its vast resources moving out of the West’s sphere of influence, Eisenhower ordered Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba murdered.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Petite-friendly sundresses aren’t always labeled as such, so there are a few things to look out for.—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Certain models can also offer specific settings labeled after the foods they are intended to cook, such as cookies, pizza and toast.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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“Dubbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dubbed. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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