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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
Aya Al-Hakim, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who was named a finalist for Most Improved Player this week, has been missing in action offensively against the Knicks.
—Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
The food business, known as FoodCo, will retain the ABF name following the demerger, with George Weston named CEO.
—Hugh Leask,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Fernández was named the 24th head coach in franchise history on April 22, 2024, arriving in Brooklyn after 15 years as an NBA assistant with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings, plus international work with Spain, Nigeria and Canada.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
The county sends summons to those named, and if family members call the office to tell them the person has died, that name is removed from the list.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Cook, 65, first joined Apple in March 1998 and was named CEO in August 2011, shortly before the death of co-founder and previous CEO Steve Jobs.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Maryland lawmakers passed a bill on the final day of the 2026 legislative session named after 13-year-old Mason Kearns, who died after he was pulled into a drainage pipe during severe storms in 2025.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
But while Moore named a panel in November that proposed the new map for Maryland, the governor could not prevail on the heavily Democratic Maryland Senate to approve it.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Chicago police continue to list the case as active — but no suspects have been named, no arrests have been made and a $68,000 reward is still being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction, per FOX32 Chicago.
—Aya Al-Hakim, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who was named a finalist for Most Improved Player this week, has been missing in action offensively against the Knicks.
—Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
The food business, known as FoodCo, will retain the ABF name following the demerger, with George Weston named CEO.
—Hugh Leask,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Fernández was named the 24th head coach in franchise history on April 22, 2024, arriving in Brooklyn after 15 years as an NBA assistant with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings, plus international work with Spain, Nigeria and Canada.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
The county sends summons to those named, and if family members call the office to tell them the person has died, that name is removed from the list.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Cook, 65, first joined Apple in March 1998 and was named CEO in August 2011, shortly before the death of co-founder and previous CEO Steve Jobs.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Maryland lawmakers passed a bill on the final day of the 2026 legislative session named after 13-year-old Mason Kearns, who died after he was pulled into a drainage pipe during severe storms in 2025.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
But while Moore named a panel in November that proposed the new map for Maryland, the governor could not prevail on the heavily Democratic Maryland Senate to approve it.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for named
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What’s less known is that all three drew deeply on Lewis and Clark for inspiration, for subject matter, and for research.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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Howell-Baptiste is most known for her roles in the feature films Cruella, Queenpins and We Strangers as well as series credits Sugar and Barry.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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He was found lying unconscious near the elevator, at which time Andrew called 911.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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After Hawks center Tony Bradley was called for an offensive foul for setting a hard screen on Alvarado, the veteran McCollum got into it with the scrappy Knicks guard, jawing face-to-face in a moment that underscored the growing chippiness in the series.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Wrapping up the conversation, Knowles mentioned her new venture, Badass Teenie B Productions, and emphasized the value of staying authentic and taking pride in your achievements.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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Another option mentioned by brokers for people looking to lower their costs is to consider one of the two types of Medigap plans that come with a deductible, which is currently just under $3,000 for a year.—
Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Spreitzer, meanwhile, pointed to an August executive order that would allow a presidentially appointed individual to have the final say on grant solicitations and approvals.—
Fiona Bork,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2026
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Starmer claims he wasn’t told that Mandelson failed security vetting before being appointed; the Foreign Office overruled the decision without informing the prime minister.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Apr. 2026
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Coach of the Year Bickerstaff won the award from the National Basketball Coaches Association, selected by his peers, and is the likely favorite for the official NBA honor.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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In spring training, Mets owner Steve Cohen set the playoffs as the baseline goal.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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With a grand opening date set for June 5, construction crews have about six weeks to finish up the $34 million project, now dubbed Clock Tower Landing.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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While dubbed a conspiracy theory by skeptics, the controversy has sparked mounting pressure and national fury.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2026
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The two-day event, dubbed the R2 Block Party, has about 2,000 reservations for viewings at both locations, with walk-ins also welcome.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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While Berkshire has generally not specified who buys specific stocks in the portfolio, Combs has been thought to favor technology and financials.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Named.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/named. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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