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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
Rebecca Ann Hughes, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Now two people who once served at Defending Education have been named to posts in the Education Department, and leaders from Moms for Liberty have joined McMahon for roundtables and other official events.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 8 Oct. 2025
The Williams Education Fund, which is the athletic department’s revenue generating arm, was named after Sean and Todd’s father, uncle and grandfather.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2025
The latest bestsellers include crêpe gowns and midi dresses, leather clutches with chunky watch chain details, and the Dorian Bag, named for David and Victoria’s favorite Notting Hill Michelin restaurant.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
The show ended with Hilaria Baldwin and Gleb Savchenko being eliminated, and what wasn't shown on TV was Baldwin's kids in the audience getting emotional when she was named as the star going home.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report has named Henry as having one of the NFL's hottest hot seats before the 2025 trade deadline.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Lewis was named Athlete of the Century by the IAAF, the sport’s governing body.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Supporting documents were not readily available for all eight individuals named Wednesday, though some appeared on a court docket.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
In Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For – Europe list 2025, Hilton has been named the best workplace in Austria, France, Italy, Switzerland and the Netherlands.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Now two people who once served at Defending Education have been named to posts in the Education Department, and leaders from Moms for Liberty have joined McMahon for roundtables and other official events.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 8 Oct. 2025
The Williams Education Fund, which is the athletic department’s revenue generating arm, was named after Sean and Todd’s father, uncle and grandfather.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2025
The latest bestsellers include crêpe gowns and midi dresses, leather clutches with chunky watch chain details, and the Dorian Bag, named for David and Victoria’s favorite Notting Hill Michelin restaurant.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
The show ended with Hilaria Baldwin and Gleb Savchenko being eliminated, and what wasn't shown on TV was Baldwin's kids in the audience getting emotional when she was named as the star going home.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report has named Henry as having one of the NFL's hottest hot seats before the 2025 trade deadline.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Lewis was named Athlete of the Century by the IAAF, the sport’s governing body.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Supporting documents were not readily available for all eight individuals named Wednesday, though some appeared on a court docket.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for named
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The divisions included endurance and sports race cars, supercars, flat track motorcycles, sprint cars, drift cars, vintage IndyCars, NASCAR, ASF Cup cars (American Speed Festival) and a new group called LROC (Ladies Race of Champions).—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Right tackle Trey Pipkins III was called for holding.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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That big package that got final approval in July included dozens of changes, including the new Medicaid and Obamacare restrictions mentioned earlier.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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That’s about the only information mentioned for Texas in the forecast.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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Kathryn Nester, a former federal public defender with more than 30 years of experience, was appointed to be Robinson's attorney on Wednesday, according to a Utah County spokesperson.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The new spending reflects efforts by Chief Executive Officer Antonio Filosa, who was appointed to the top job in May, to recalibrate investments across regions, the people said.—
Gabrielle Coppola,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Take action to protect your identity Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
David McMillin,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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He was not selected for the September camp and is now out with a hamstring injury.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Why he was executed on day 328, point blank, at the hands of Hamas, hours before approaching Israel Defense Forces would have set him free.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Dodgers’ rotation appears set for this series.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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Green tea is well known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which protect cells from damage and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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Herod Antipas, who was raised in Rome, was well known to Augustus and his imperial court.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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Also dubbed Prime Big Deal Days, the mega-store announced that the event will take place on October 7 and 8.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Quarter is what is dubbed, in the UK, a ‘mixed-use neighborhood’.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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The company also has not specified which contact fields, such as email, phone, or address, attackers accessed.—
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The four songs that led to the legal action have not been specified.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Named.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/named. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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