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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
On Monday, Villanova’s Devin Askew won Big East Sixth Man of the Year, while teammate Tyler Perkins was named the conference’s Most Improved Player — an honor Ejiofor won last year.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of former leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed by an Israeli airstrike.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
She was named the California Collegiate Athletic Association Pitcher of the Week for the second straight week.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Iran has named a son of its late supreme leader as his successor.
—Cara Anna, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Titus Welliver was presented with the Lance Reddick Legacy Award named after his former Bosch co-star.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
After that agreement, Machar was named South Sudan's first vice president in a government of national unity.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
An inmate named Karim Abdullah had created a study group that researched socioeconomic disparities in criminal sentencing.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
The rooms Each of the seven accommodations at Origins Astral is named after a planet and range from two to four bedrooms—these are villas, with an indoor-outdoor living area, plunge pool, and kitchen.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
On Monday, Villanova’s Devin Askew won Big East Sixth Man of the Year, while teammate Tyler Perkins was named the conference’s Most Improved Player — an honor Ejiofor won last year.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of former leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed by an Israeli airstrike.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
She was named the California Collegiate Athletic Association Pitcher of the Week for the second straight week.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Iran has named a son of its late supreme leader as his successor.
—Cara Anna, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Titus Welliver was presented with the Lance Reddick Legacy Award named after his former Bosch co-star.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
After that agreement, Machar was named South Sudan's first vice president in a government of national unity.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
An inmate named Karim Abdullah had created a study group that researched socioeconomic disparities in criminal sentencing.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for named
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Much of her work the last few days has been gathering intel on available flights, safe routes to airports and transportation options across the region from reliable, known people, Stott said.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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That’s a lot of folks — none of whom are particularly well known or hugely charismatic — taking small slices of the pie.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The affair between Clark and Carol called for some fairly ridiculous, kinky and specific acts in a hotel room.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Boise State would hang around for the final two-minute period, which stretched to about 30 minutes of actual time, as both teams repeatedly sent each other to the free-throw line and called timeouts.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Mar. 2026
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Two-thirds of those posts have mentioned radical Islam, sharia law, extremism or terrorism, while several have called for Muslims to be deported.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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Some Reddit users who appear to be Stryker employees have also mentioned an attack targeting devices running Microsoft InTune, which lets enterprises remotely control and manage devices, including Android and iOS phones.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, was appointed by a committee of senior Shiite clerics after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the highest authority in the country for more than three decades, was killed in an airstrike, the United States.—
Christine Valora,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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Carlsbad Mayor Keith Blackburn, who was first appointed to the committee 16 years ago, praised SANDAG for the work done so far.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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Members voted 4-1 to approve a three-year permit with conditions that set minimum staffing levels, ban the housing of minors and provide for a city oversight committee.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, the data center buildings would be set 400 feet back from the south right-of-way on Lon Stephenson Road.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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Fans are convinced Musgraves is teasing a new album, which her fanbase has dubbed KM6.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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For now, new products like Beyond Ground and Beyond Immerse are only available online through a website the company has dubbed Beyond Test Kitchen.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Winner is responsible for all applicable federal, state and local taxes, if any, as well as any other costs and expenses associated with Prize acceptance and use not specified herein as being provided.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Police haven’t specified a motive for the double homicide, other than saying that Swadley had dated Lori’s daughter, and that the relationship ended roughly two months before the killings.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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