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as in naming
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 fumbling
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 dubbing
The set is selling quickly, with Wayfair dubbing it a popular product.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2026
Those efforts went beyond dubbing audio in different languages to include adapting jokes and other details in the script.
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Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Williams acknowledges that there are fears about dubbing fixes being the thin end of a wedge that could lead to actors being replaced, even if Flawless’ AI only manipulates the face from the nose down.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
The duo joined with a third operator, Larry Beck, merging their companies in 1968 and dubbing it Waste Management.
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Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Heck, one agent still harps on me not dubbing one of his clients All-Rookie First Team half a decade ago.
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Fred Katz,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
This gave rise to some constituents dubbing her Lori Tehran, which is the capitol of Iran, something which Grossi was quick to pick up and run with.
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Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Netflix also supports subtitles and dubbing in more than 30 languages.
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Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Younger audiences, already accustomed to subtitles and dubbing through the global rise of K-pop, anime and other international media, proved especially receptive.
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Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Mar. 2026
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2026
Those efforts went beyond dubbing audio in different languages to include adapting jokes and other details in the script.
—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Williams acknowledges that there are fears about dubbing fixes being the thin end of a wedge that could lead to actors being replaced, even if Flawless’ AI only manipulates the face from the nose down.
—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
The duo joined with a third operator, Larry Beck, merging their companies in 1968 and dubbing it Waste Management.
—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Heck, one agent still harps on me not dubbing one of his clients All-Rookie First Team half a decade ago.
—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
This gave rise to some constituents dubbing her Lori Tehran, which is the capitol of Iran, something which Grossi was quick to pick up and run with.
—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Netflix also supports subtitles and dubbing in more than 30 languages.
—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Younger audiences, already accustomed to subtitles and dubbing through the global rise of K-pop, anime and other international media, proved especially receptive.
—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dubbing
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At this point, since the man is not facing any charges, KDKA-TV is not naming him.
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There’s a discipline that comes with naming a product after something that matters.
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My first few hours with the EM11 NL were marked by overshooting links, fumbling through simple selections, and occasionally wondering why anyone would voluntarily use a vertical mouse.
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Bennett is concerned, for instance, that Hong could win her primary and then be defeated in November by Republican Tom Tiffany, fumbling the governorship of a swing state into the hands of a far-right Freedom Caucus member who dabbled in 2020 election conspiracy theories.
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Nearly four-fifths of respondents said that gas prices present some sort of strain, with 34% categorizing it as a major strain and 44% calling it a minor strain.
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In a new report to Congress, the independent National Taxpayer Advocate paints a less flattering picture of the typical taxpayer’s experience in calling the IRS.
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The Detroit Tigers are blowing a golden opportunity.
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The Sox bullpen didn’t perform any better on Sunday, blowing leads in the ninth and 10th innings of a 5-4 loss to get swept in Detroit and finish 1-5 on the road trip.
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Reade said that apparel and footwear brands also should improve transparency for consumers by adequately labeling any product that still contains the chemicals, even in trace amounts, as well as noting if items are PFAS-free.
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Thomas Muller, who scored 10 goals in 19 World Cup matches for Germany, uploaded a picture on Instagram of him playing for Vancouver Whitecaps against Messi in MLS, also labelling him the greatest of all time.
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Blade grinders function more like blenders, frantically whirring in circles, mangling the beans, and tossing them all over the grinding chamber.
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Where was Michael Hill, the commissioner’s office executive serving as Team USA’s general manager, while his manager was mangling the stakes of the situation?
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The five-member governing body is guaranteed at least one new face, with four candidates vying for the open 4th District seat now that Doug Chaffee will be terming out at the end of the year.
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With Vice Mayor Pam Foley terming out, five individuals are vying for her District 9 seat, which encompasses a southwestern portion in San Jose, including the Cambrian Park neighborhood.
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The ruling handed down on Tuesday affirmed the judgment of a May 2025 hearing presided over by Cuyahoga County judge Nancy Margaret Russo, the same judge who found Shirilla guilty of murdering her boyfriend, Dominic Russo (no relation) and their friend, Davion Flanagan, in a 2022 car crash.
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Sam Worthington leads the series as David Burroughs, a father serving a life sentence for murdering his own son five years ago.
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“Dubbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dubbing. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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