1
as in calling
to give a name to
decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"
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2
as in specifying
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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3
as in nominating
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
was named the provost of the university
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4
as in selecting
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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5
as in setting
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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6
as in choosing
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
they finally named a date for the wedding
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as in designation
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Recent Examples of naming
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
In July 2024, Iaconetti and Haibon welcomed their second son, Hayden, bonding over their naming inspiration.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Denver has already landed its first founding partner, CommonSpirit Health, which also secured naming rights for the club’s performance center.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
With Humberto's naming, the next scheduled Atlantic storm names were Imelda, Jerry, and Karen.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The merger saw Dick’s executive chairman Ed Stack taking charge of Foot Locker’s business, as well as the naming of a new leadership team for North America, with international still to be determined.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
The deal would allow the city to resell naming rights to the convention center before a massive $264 million renovation project is completed by the end of this year, with the convention center set to reopen in January 2026.
—Randy Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2025
Last spring, the Gophers started to explore a naming-rights deal for Williams Arena, and that effort has been progressing.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Still others could be finding creative funding solutions — from selling naming rights to signing advertising sponsorships that tap into community and alumni networks.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The parent tester of a 2 year old Sesame Street fan said that this toy entertained her child who loved naming each character and taking them in and out of the box.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Massa filed a lawsuit in March 2024, naming Formula One Management (FOM), former F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone, and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) as defendants.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
McClatchy News is not naming the woman to protect the identity of her child.
—Mike Stunson, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
After the original group’s breakup, Page considered naming his nascent band The New Yardbirds but settled on Led Zeppelin.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
The change also aligned with the WHO’s guidelines for naming diseases, which emphasize avoiding names that are offensive to cultural groups, or that negatively impact trade, tourism, or animal welfare.
—Dr. Nikki Romanik, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Desperate family members have gathered at the school in Sidoarjo, about 420 miles east of Jakarta, where a list naming the missing students had been posted.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
The Fort Worth Zoo has announced the birth of a new baby elephant and is asking for the public’s help naming her.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
Diamond filed for bankruptcy in 2023, and emerged from it in 2025, with a new naming rights deal in place with FanDuel and a new operating name.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
In July 2024, Iaconetti and Haibon welcomed their second son, Hayden, bonding over their naming inspiration.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Denver has already landed its first founding partner, CommonSpirit Health, which also secured naming rights for the club’s performance center.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
With Humberto's naming, the next scheduled Atlantic storm names were Imelda, Jerry, and Karen.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The merger saw Dick’s executive chairman Ed Stack taking charge of Foot Locker’s business, as well as the naming of a new leadership team for North America, with international still to be determined.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
The deal would allow the city to resell naming rights to the convention center before a massive $264 million renovation project is completed by the end of this year, with the convention center set to reopen in January 2026.
—Randy Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2025
Last spring, the Gophers started to explore a naming-rights deal for Williams Arena, and that effort has been progressing.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Still others could be finding creative funding solutions — from selling naming rights to signing advertising sponsorships that tap into community and alumni networks.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
The Journal Sentinel isn't naming the two men because they were not charged in the incident.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The parent tester of a 2 year old Sesame Street fan said that this toy entertained her child who loved naming each character and taking them in and out of the box.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Massa filed a lawsuit in March 2024, naming Formula One Management (FOM), former F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone, and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) as defendants.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
McClatchy News is not naming the woman to protect the identity of her child.
—Mike Stunson, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
After the original group’s breakup, Page considered naming his nascent band The New Yardbirds but settled on Led Zeppelin.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
The change also aligned with the WHO’s guidelines for naming diseases, which emphasize avoiding names that are offensive to cultural groups, or that negatively impact trade, tourism, or animal welfare.
—Dr. Nikki Romanik, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Desperate family members have gathered at the school in Sidoarjo, about 420 miles east of Jakarta, where a list naming the missing students had been posted.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
The Fort Worth Zoo has announced the birth of a new baby elephant and is asking for the public’s help naming her.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for naming
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Barbara Corcoran Corcoran isn’t the only businessperson calling for people to be strategic about AI.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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The platform’s private servers let activists organize out of the public eye, often under pseudonyms, and use text and calling features.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Approximately 50 soldiers guarding the vehicles attempted to repel the attackers, presidential spokesperson Carolina Jaramillo said, without specifying whether anyone was injured.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Instead, Mason suggests specifying the purpose and time frame of your request.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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The president reportedly said that Pakistan was nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize, implying that Modi should do the same.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
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That left open the door to nominating someone else for a full 14-year term on the central bank’s board.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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For people who live outside of high-risk flood zones, skipping flood insurance and selecting lower-cost add-ons, like sump pump coverage, is routine.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Schloss Johannisberg further refined its approach to harvesting, introducing Auslese in 1787, which meant selecting grapes even later in the season, especially those affected by botrytis.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Marin’s media adviser, Iida Vallin, a blonde with a trendy bob and thick black glasses, had suggested the museum setting for our meeting.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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Oakland Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz was named a finalist for the 2025 Hank Aaron Award after a record-setting season that ranked among the most productive offensive debuts in MLB history.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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So much so, eventually Hamblin ended up choosing the second and third pours of whiskey for us, instead of Gandano.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Birth parents frequently cite financial hardship as one of their primary reasons for choosing adoption.—
Nicole Chung,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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New Delhi has not publicly commented on the designation, which comes as the two countries work to repair ties after years of icy relations.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Between 2011 and 2022, roughly 380 Kansas drivers had the designation on the front of their license changed, according to Appeals Court Judge Karen Arnold-Burger, who authored the June ruling against Kobach.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Beach did not expand on an exact production date for the coins past mentioning the shutdown.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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The second part of the verse gets real specific, while mentioning her now-husband 1975 drummer George Daniel.—
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3 Oct. 2025
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“Naming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naming. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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