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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
Charles Baggarly
april 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Though Eli Frankel reports in his book that a mutual acquaintance of Leila Welsh and Elizabeth Short named Carl Balsiger as their murderer, no further evidence points to him, and the decades’ old case is considered cold.
—Patrick Salland, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Other airports named after presidents aren’t trademarked to companies managed by the honoree or their families.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
The 6-foot guard spent the past four years at North Dakota State, where he was most recently named the Summit League Tournament MVP.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
Jones’s seventh child, born last year, is named Disney.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
The clip, shared by her owner, shows the golden retriever—now named Kaiko—settling into a bedroom on what was described as her very first night living indoors.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
San Diego State’s Ava Schaffel was named the Mountain West conference pitcher of the week for allowing two runs on four hits in 9 2/3 innings over two games, although the Aztecs (19-15, 4-5) lost two of three games at New Mexico.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Her dad and grandfather, both named Ed, are members of the Providence Hall of Fame and played baseball in the minor leagues.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
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Style, who was also named to the Star-Telegram All-Area First Team, holds offers from Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Arkansas, Houston, UNT, Oklahoma State and more.
—Charles Baggarly
april 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Though Eli Frankel reports in his book that a mutual acquaintance of Leila Welsh and Elizabeth Short named Carl Balsiger as their murderer, no further evidence points to him, and the decades’ old case is considered cold.
—Patrick Salland, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Other airports named after presidents aren’t trademarked to companies managed by the honoree or their families.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
The 6-foot guard spent the past four years at North Dakota State, where he was most recently named the Summit League Tournament MVP.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
Jones’s seventh child, born last year, is named Disney.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
The clip, shared by her owner, shows the golden retriever—now named Kaiko—settling into a bedroom on what was described as her very first night living indoors.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
San Diego State’s Ava Schaffel was named the Mountain West conference pitcher of the week for allowing two runs on four hits in 9 2/3 innings over two games, although the Aztecs (19-15, 4-5) lost two of three games at New Mexico.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Her dad and grandfather, both named Ed, are members of the Providence Hall of Fame and played baseball in the minor leagues.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for named
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But in Valerie Cherish, Lisa Kudrow has created a character who manages to escape the shadow of Phoebe, not by being more successful or known than Phoebe but by being completely distinct from her.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2026
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Each of the 8 years in this Venus-cycle (known and important to ancient civilizations such as the Mayans and Babylonians) has its own particular pattern, so 2026 repeats (within about 2 or 3 days of the same date) the phenomena of 2018.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Named for the Kiawah people who called this island home when British settlers first arrived in 1670, Kiawah Island fronts the Atlantic with ten miles of beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Iranian officials have rejected plans for a temporary ceasefire and have instead called for a permanent end to the conflict.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Peterson praised the pedigree of Lee, a two-time world champion as an assistant, and mentioned that players fall in line with his no-nonsense standards.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Federal filing through FreeTaxUSA, as mentioned, is free.—
Kathy Yakal,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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The California Fair Political Practices Commission’s administrators are appointed by five officials, all Democrats, including the attorney general himself.—
Will Swaim,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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Cain also wanted to have a third director appointed that was neutral to help mediate disputes.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Remember, though, Cincinnati hasn’t selected a linebacker in the first round since Keith Rivers in 2008.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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If stress flares, breathe deep and set a boundary around your availability, then return to the next action on your schedule.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The ordinance would also set a ban of the same length for applications regarding Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sites, facilities that capture energy from various sources and store them in batteries.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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The counter in the market’s far right corner, dubbed Club 104, is reserved for emerging talents, changing every few weeks (sometimes sooner).—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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The first of two sister ships, dubbed Ilma, debuts in 2024.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The federal government then refiled the lawsuit in the city specified by the judge; that case is ongoing.—
Rebecca Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Named.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/named. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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