1
as in called
to give a name to
decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"
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2
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
Joey Garrison, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Now that she’s named her successor as Vogue’s top editor, Anna Wintour seems a bit more relaxed.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Both sons got prime jobs, with James named the CEO at Fox and Lachlan as co-chairman.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Asked about the status of the investigation and the employment status of officers named in the lawsuit, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
The 30-year-old NFL vet is a five-time Pro Bowl player and was named Offensive Rookie of the Year during his first season in the league.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
There’s even a rude girl named Manon.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Wilson was named the starter during training camp, and that remains the case to begin the regular season.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
The team raked in nearly $250 million in sponsorship revenue in 2024, behind only the Cowboys, according to another person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
—Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The Republican two-term president tapped Attorney General Pam Bondi to take temporary command of DC's police department and named Terry Cole, administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency, the interim federal commissioner of the police department.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Now that she’s named her successor as Vogue’s top editor, Anna Wintour seems a bit more relaxed.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Both sons got prime jobs, with James named the CEO at Fox and Lachlan as co-chairman.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Asked about the status of the investigation and the employment status of officers named in the lawsuit, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
The 30-year-old NFL vet is a five-time Pro Bowl player and was named Offensive Rookie of the Year during his first season in the league.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
There’s even a rude girl named Manon.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Wilson was named the starter during training camp, and that remains the case to begin the regular season.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
The team raked in nearly $250 million in sponsorship revenue in 2024, behind only the Cowboys, according to another person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
—Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for named
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For the high-energy number, which at times resembled a block party and at other times a protest, Carpenter called on a number of drag stars.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
8 Sep. 2025
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Turkey’s best men’s marathoner in Rio was born in Kenya — once named Mike Kipruto Kigen, and now called Kaan Kigen Ozbilen — and two of their three athletes in the women’s marathon originated from Ethiopia.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The cast incudes Taylor-Johnson and James, two of the hottest young actors in the business, both of whom are often mentioned as candidates to fill James Bond’s tuxedo in the next 007 film.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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As mentioned above, 19 states link pharmacists' ability to independently provide COVID-19 vaccines to ACIP recommendations.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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The National Natural Science Foundation of China, responsible for funding 32 studies cited in the rebuttal document, is directly overseen by the Chinese government and has its leadership appointed by the CCP.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Christopher Woodrow has been appointed chairman of the board of Eli Roth’s The Horror Section.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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The final debut group will be selected through real-time global voting during the live broadcast.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Gibson took the second set 6-3 and led 7-6 in the third when the skies opened and play was called for the day.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The airport has set records for number of passengers through the end of 2024.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In a case with no known eye witnesses, the pendant became a direct link between Jones and Nathan, one that prosecutors cited in closing arguments to secure a conviction and, later, a death sentence for Jones.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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While the Turk is relatively well known (even lending its name to Amazon’s program for remote grunt workers), what is less known is that part of the same technological exhibition was a mechanical larynx, composed of a series of rubber flanges and bellows.—
Adam Verner
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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The 12 were sentenced over the last year to jail or prison in what the Michigan Attorney General's Office dubbed a large-scale criminal organization responsible for the thefts of hundreds of vehicles throughout six counties in the region and state.—
Christina Hall,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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Both students were dubbed three-star recruits, and university president Kimo Ah Yun wrote in a letter to the community that they had each been named BIG EAST All-Academic Team athletes for their work as students.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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His status for the remainder of the game wasn’t specified.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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The length of that previous extension wasn’t specified at the time.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Named.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/named. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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