1
as in called
to give a name to
decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in mentioned
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
I don't want to name anyone in particular, but someone in this room fiddled with my car's radio
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in appointed
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
was named the provost of the university
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in selected
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
you don't like my offer? Just name your price
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in set
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority
you name the date and I'll make sure I'm there
Synonyms & Similar Words
6
as in chose
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
they finally named a date for the wedding
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in known
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of named
Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
And with Crosby being an Eastern Michigan alum and having grown up a Lions fan, the dots seemingly connect themselves, which is why Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton named the Lions as one of the frontrunners to trade for the 28-year-old edge-rusher.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The 14-minute short film focuses on a young girl named Adamma (Saoirse Azwihangwisi O’Connor) and her father, Jide (Derek Ugochukwu), both Nigerian asylum seekers living in a special complex for immigrants in Ireland.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Case in point, the buffet —named Strumenti da Disegno, Italian for drawing tools — was originally housed in the Fornasetti family’s home, Casa Fornasetti.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Curator and critic Adam Szymczyk has been named director of S AM Swiss Architecture Museum.
—News Desk, Artforum, 22 Oct. 2025
That definition is laid out in David’s Law, which is named for David Molak, a student in Alamo Heights ISD who died by suicide in 2016 after prolonged bullying at school.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
In his seven games, Postecoglou has not yet named an unchanged side.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Not even Hammerstein’s young companion, a precocious musical-theater fan from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, named Stephen [cough, cough], is impressed.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The two were falsely named as recruits to the university's crew team, even though neither ever participated in the sport, including posing for photos of themselves working out using crew machines.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
And with Crosby being an Eastern Michigan alum and having grown up a Lions fan, the dots seemingly connect themselves, which is why Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton named the Lions as one of the frontrunners to trade for the 28-year-old edge-rusher.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The 14-minute short film focuses on a young girl named Adamma (Saoirse Azwihangwisi O’Connor) and her father, Jide (Derek Ugochukwu), both Nigerian asylum seekers living in a special complex for immigrants in Ireland.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Case in point, the buffet —named Strumenti da Disegno, Italian for drawing tools — was originally housed in the Fornasetti family’s home, Casa Fornasetti.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Curator and critic Adam Szymczyk has been named director of S AM Swiss Architecture Museum.
—News Desk, Artforum, 22 Oct. 2025
That definition is laid out in David’s Law, which is named for David Molak, a student in Alamo Heights ISD who died by suicide in 2016 after prolonged bullying at school.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
In his seven games, Postecoglou has not yet named an unchanged side.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Not even Hammerstein’s young companion, a precocious musical-theater fan from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, named Stephen [cough, cough], is impressed.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for named
Verb
-
The day of her death Milwaukee police would be called three more times before Zettel took her last breath.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
-
Before dawn on July 18, 1858, Carrington was suddenly called home.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
To be mentioned alongside MJ, AD, and Wilt already is wild.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
-
Search for the federal agency's name online, check the grant program has been mentioned in any recent news coverage.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Both James’ attorneys and the Justice Department supported the idea of consolidating the challenges, which will be considered by an out-of-district judge already appointed this week.—
Pierre Thomas,
ABC News,
24 Oct. 2025
-
Seun Sodipo was appointed CFO at Plaid, a fintech startup that connects financial institutions.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The following week, Emery selected Elliott for the home fixture against Fulham, only to hook him at half-time for Emiliano Buendia.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
-
All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Alker set the front-nine and back-nine records last year with a pair of matching 31s for a tournament record 62 in the first round.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Oct. 2025
-
Neither has given an indication of leaving the team or the sport, and most of next year’s F1 grid is set.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Leroy soon meets the base’s commanding officer, General Shaw (James Remar), and fellow airman Dick Hallorann (Chris Chalk), who has his own unique condition that’s already well known to fans of The Shining.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
-
Kautzman was perhaps most well known for his work on behalf of Indianapolis' local chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The new longer-range variant – dubbed the UMPB-5 – has already been used in strikes against Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine in recent days.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
-
On a limestone monument dubbed Foundation Rock, archaeologists have identified a powerful and extremely rare Maya queen who ruled Cobá in the sixth century AD.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Authorities have not specified if any suspects are in custody or if any suspects were among those injured.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
-
As Brooklyn Vegan points out, Heavenly’s 2026 tour is in support of their upcoming reunion album, the details of which have not yet been specified beyond a February release.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
15 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Named.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/named. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share