as in especially
that is to say
there's always one person stuck with cleaning up the mess, namely me
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Recent Examples of namely
In a truly democratic education system, curriculum design should reflect the voices of all stakeholders and not just those in positions of power, namely instructors.
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Sharon Tettegah, The Conversation, 21 May 2025
And while some positions — namely cornerback and safety — still need some more proven depth, the roster is largely overloaded with legitimate NFL talent entering the summer.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
With a reliance on EA’s intellectual property—namely data and images extracted from the popular Ultimate Team mode—Futbin and its peers were once seen as a nuisance at Redwood City, Calif., headquarters.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 19 May 2025
After that, labor leaders were unwilling to accept new terms Polis sought to introduce — namely, that organized labor and Democratic lawmakers consider cutting restaurant workers’ tipped minimum wages in some places or discuss expanding charter schools.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
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Sharon Tettegah, The Conversation, 21 May 2025
And while some positions — namely cornerback and safety — still need some more proven depth, the roster is largely overloaded with legitimate NFL talent entering the summer.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
With a reliance on EA’s intellectual property—namely data and images extracted from the popular Ultimate Team mode—Futbin and its peers were once seen as a nuisance at Redwood City, Calif., headquarters.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 19 May 2025
After that, labor leaders were unwilling to accept new terms Polis sought to introduce — namely, that organized labor and Democratic lawmakers consider cutting restaurant workers’ tipped minimum wages in some places or discuss expanding charter schools.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for namely
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The United States possesses abundant mineral deposits, yet ores often travel thousands of miles abroad before returning as finished components — especially rare-earth magnets and battery-grade metals that power electric vehicles, wind turbines, and advanced electronics.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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What’s the Takeaway for People With Heart Failure? Experiencing issues with planning and thinking can be especially problematic for people with heart failure, given the complex self-care required to manage the condition.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
16 May 2025
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The minister specifically framed it as a religious issue, noting that Russia and Ukraine are Orthodox countries.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
23 May 2025
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Whirlpool and Finish both advise against rinsing dishes, specifically with dish detergent, before placing them in the dishwasher as the detergent may inhibit the cleaning cycle.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Incline mats are perfect for beginners, specially designed to help guide users to do a basic roll.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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The brand boasts of made-to-order menu items and specially roasted beans.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2025
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White envisioned a truly global league; to wit, athletes at the first event in Aspen represent 10 countries and four continents.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Would the other 49 states nuke California to prevent her from leaving the Union? Which brings up the economic ramifications of California leaving the Union, a negative prospect for the rest of the nation to wit catastrophic and cataclysmic.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Namely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/namely. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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