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Recent Examples of name
Noun
The names of the victims have not yet been released. Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 1 July 2025 First discovered: 10:11 p.m. June 30 Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: LAC-227125 A new wildfire was reported today at 10:11 p.m. in Los Angeles County, California. Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
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They are often named by team-mates as key leaders in their own distinct ways. Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 5 July 2025 Now named The Windsor by Heathrow, the private terminal prides itself on its discretion for high-profile guests but is open to anyone who can afford the fees. Michele Robson, Fortune, 5 July 2025
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As interesting as the pro-name change argument may be, Zaslav may ultimately decide it’s not worth the investment in time and resources to make what is at the core a cosmetic change. Vulture, 23 June 2022 Although pancake mix and syrup are not sold out in most stores, most popular or name brand items are harder to come by. Dallas News, 26 Apr. 2020 See All Example Sentences for name
Recent Examples of Synonyms for name
Noun
  • Her high-visibility free dives with great whites have earned her the moniker Shark Whisperer, the title of a new Netflix film from the Academy Award-winning director of My Octopus Teacher, James Reed.
    Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 30 June 2025
  • President Donald Trump suggested changing the name of Defense Department back to its pre-World War II moniker as the War Department, after the success in bombing Iran’s nuclear facilities.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 25 June 2025
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  • Adding insult, he was called for eight fouls in Tuesday night’s victory over the Golden State Warriors, with players allowed 10 in summer league, four above the regular-season maximum.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2025
  • Amid the mix of compliments and insults from obvious trolls, many thought ATB bore a striking resemblance to another member of the family.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
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  • Taylor is making his initial appearance in federal court this afternoon, the FBI said.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 8 July 2025
  • Roebuck made one further appearance for Barcelona against Levante in February but did not feature again for the club.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Canadians live up their gracious, welcoming reputation, and their desire to make your visit special turns this road trip into a lifelong memory.
    Rebecca Deurlein, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
  • Employees might hesitate to speak up out of fear of retaliation, damaging their reputation, or simply being seen as a troublemaker.
    Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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  • Previous Lumiere honorees include some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Clint Eastwood, Martin Scorsese, Jane Fonda, Francis Ford Coppola, Quentin Tarantino, and Tim Burton, alongside European stars, such as Isabelle Huppert and Catherine Deneuve.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 July 2025
  • In the second match of the semifinals, Sinner will face No. 6 Novak Djokovic, in a contest between one of tennis’ newer stars with a likely dominant career ahead, and one who is among the greatest ever to play but is now age 38.
    Jess Bryant, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • Some packages labeled as cheese crackers may actually contain peanut butter crackers, posing a risk to those with peanut allergies.
    Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 9 July 2025
  • Look for a product labeled for powdery mildew and follow the label instructions for dosage and safe use.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • As mentioned, coconut contains a significant amount of fiber and MCTs.
    Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
  • Morton, 43, may take that advice under serious consideration, mentioning how tough the fans – and even fellow cast members – have been on her following this past season’s cast trip to Grenada.
    John Lawson, Essence, 9 July 2025
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  • Senators from both sides of the aisle raised the issue during a July 9 confirmation hearing for Neil Jacobs, who's been nominated as NOAA administrator.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 July 2025
  • The full landscape of potential competitors isn’t yet clear, as candidates have until 5 p.m. on Friday to submit their nominating petitions.
    Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025

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“Name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/name. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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