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as in called
to give a name to
decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"
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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
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as in appointed
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
was named the provost of the university
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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
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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
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as in chose
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
they finally named a date for the wedding
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Recent Examples of named
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Dame Helen Mirren was named the recipient of the 2026 Cecil B, DeMille Award at the Golden Globes for her contribution to the film and entertainment industries.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
And Vilmaris made Checkers’history this week, becoming the first active Charlotte player ever named to an Olympic squad.
—Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
Safety Jakobe Thomas, named the defensive player of the game, missed only one play against an apparent shoulder injury.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
McGregor was named president and chief executive officer by the investors and represented Pittsburgh on the NHL's Board of Governors, according to his biography.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Key talent includes former New York Times exec and Subway Takes comedian Kareem Rahma, who Deadline recently named as a creator to watch in 2026.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
The Philippines is no stranger to typhoons and Kalmaegi made landfall as the equivalent of a category 2 hurricane – the 20th named storm to impact the country this year, according to local officials.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Amazon's stores and human resources division, known as people experience and technology, are among the units that will be impacted, according to two people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named because the details are confidential.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
The rover, named SCARABS, comes from the Lunar and Planetary Exploration Laboratory at UEL and focuses on compact design, hardware validation, and long-term lunar infrastructure rather than spectacle.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Dame Helen Mirren was named the recipient of the 2026 Cecil B, DeMille Award at the Golden Globes for her contribution to the film and entertainment industries.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
And Vilmaris made Checkers’history this week, becoming the first active Charlotte player ever named to an Olympic squad.
—Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
Safety Jakobe Thomas, named the defensive player of the game, missed only one play against an apparent shoulder injury.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
McGregor was named president and chief executive officer by the investors and represented Pittsburgh on the NHL's Board of Governors, according to his biography.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Key talent includes former New York Times exec and Subway Takes comedian Kareem Rahma, who Deadline recently named as a creator to watch in 2026.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
The Philippines is no stranger to typhoons and Kalmaegi made landfall as the equivalent of a category 2 hurricane – the 20th named storm to impact the country this year, according to local officials.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Amazon's stores and human resources division, known as people experience and technology, are among the units that will be impacted, according to two people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named because the details are confidential.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for named
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At that point, the question becomes not what happened, but why known safeguards were ignored or undermined.—
Christina Diaz,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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Brown has become known for her ever-changing locks.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune quickly endorsed the deal and called the immediate vote to begin the process of approving it as the shutdown continued to disrupt flights nationwide, threaten food assistance for millions of Americans and leave federal workers without pay.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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The book is called The Care and Keeping of You.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Ingredients like the ones mentioned above can make your skin more susceptible to sun damage, which will undo all the brightening effects this serum works towards.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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In the warrant, Officer Brown mentioned the aforementioned defamation case.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Hurst was appointed to the position in January 2024, according to a press release at the time.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Jan. 2026
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When a vacancy occurs, the Commission on Judicial Nomination must convene and it, as noted, consists of 12 members, with four members appointed by each branch.—
James M. McGuire,
New York Daily News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Commissioners appoint James Reyes city manager In a separate 4-1 vote, commissioners selected James Reyes as Miami's new city manager.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The secret Traitor selected four players to put on a short list, which were represented on tarot cards hidden behind a portrait in the kitchen.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Others push legal and ethical boundaries to set themselves up for a career in the private sector after term limits.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Long Pine Key Campground is the most accessible and is located near the Homestead entrance, while the Flamingo Campground is set deeper inside the park in the Flamingo area.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The company aims to scale up its distribution footprint and leverage its physical stores — dubbed Alo Sanctuaries — not just as transactional spaces but hubs for community-building experiences.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Jan. 2026
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But this week, the unwelcome house guest, dubbed Yellow 2120 by researchers, finally got his formal eviction notice.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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There is no difference specified under the law.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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William also is understood to pay tax on his income, but only after subtracting household expenses, which were not specified in the latest report, People reported.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Named.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/named. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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