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past tense of name
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adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for named
Verb
  • Several senators mentioned concerns about the closure of rural hospitals in their states.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
  • As mentioned in the article, members of the Chicago Woman’s Club played a key role in establishing the nation’s first juvenile court in 1899.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • He was convinced Liverpool had made a shrewd choice when Slot was appointed as Klopp’s successor, having seen his work close up during his three-year reign at Feyenoord.
    James Pearce, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
  • After the presidential election, in 1989, Bush appointed her to be a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.
    ASSOCIATED PRESS, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Ensuring that your car is in the best shape possible before setting a purchase price, or requesting a trade-in quote, can maximize its value.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2025
  • Your little patriot can celebrate Independence Day in style with this two-piece tank and shorts set.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • Many of the well known Champagne Houses including Moët & Chandon, Perrier-Jouët and Pol Roger are located here and offer tastings and tours and of course, the option to buy bottles.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • Instead, it would have been based in the cityscape of Coruscant, initially focusing on the criminal gangs, before delving into untold stories of known characters.
    Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • The types of chemicals were not specified in the arrest affidavit.
    Noe Padilla, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
  • No cause of death was specified.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Matlin was nominated for an Emmy for that guest appearance.
    Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Vought was nominated to run the Office of Management and Budget, while Carr was tapped to lead the Federal Communications Commission.
    Nik Popli, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Gunning has cited Bates as one of her inspirations for her Baby Reindeer performance.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The facility was also cited for mice infestation throughout the facility and for not setting up a proper isolation area.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • But Dahl realized that Sparks had assigned her the Williams case within a day of Sarah’s first phone call.
    Ronan Farrow, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Finland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes that individuals whose passport gender does not match their gender assigned at birth may have their visa or travel permit denied.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Named.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/named. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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