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as in calling
to give a name to
decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"
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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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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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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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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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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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Recent Examples of naming
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Her daughter called him Chicken Nugget, a favorite naming convention of hers.
—Alina Hartounian, NPR, 18 May 2026
He was originally named Gordon, but was renamed after a naming contest at Ramsay High School.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
While terms of the agreement were not disclosed, the deal is likely in the same ballpark as recent MLS stadium naming rights sponsorships in New York, Los Angeles and Miami.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Though not directly implicated, the investigation and the naming of a close ally and former chief of staff is a potential threat to Zelenskyy’s credibility.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
New spaces give schools new opportunities to be creative, beyond selling naming rights to a plaza.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The Chicago Park District is holding an eaglet naming contest.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 8 May 2026
After a lobbying effort by comics expert Roy Schwartz, the New York City Council in December 2025 approved the naming of a block of Essex Street between Delancey and Rivington streets in honor of Jack Kirby.
—Miriam Eve Mora, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
Other pharmaceutical manufacturers also have been defrauded in this rebate scheme, Lilly said, without naming them.
—Scott Zamost,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 20 May 2026
And Robin FutureHouse’s system has some similarities but a couple of critical differences that go beyond naming all the agentic tools after birds.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
Clark has been a brand ambassador for Gainbridge, a race sponsor that also holds naming rights to the home arena of the Fever, since her senior year in college.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
After meeting in a high school math class, Osby and Weinberg formed the band in 2018, naming themselves after a town in Canada.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2026
But my hope is that by naming this rare moth, our team has enabled conservationists and legislators to fight for its protection.
—Ryan St Laurent, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
The naming rights regulations even apply to the host stadiums.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
The Boys was an instant hit for Amazon, with President Barack Obama naming it one of his favorite shows.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Noun
Though exact branding and naming has yet to be determined, the team’s colors will be orange, blue and white, representing various symbols of California and the city’s flag.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Her daughter called him Chicken Nugget, a favorite naming convention of hers.
—Alina Hartounian, NPR, 18 May 2026
He was originally named Gordon, but was renamed after a naming contest at Ramsay High School.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
While terms of the agreement were not disclosed, the deal is likely in the same ballpark as recent MLS stadium naming rights sponsorships in New York, Los Angeles and Miami.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Though not directly implicated, the investigation and the naming of a close ally and former chief of staff is a potential threat to Zelenskyy’s credibility.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
New spaces give schools new opportunities to be creative, beyond selling naming rights to a plaza.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The Chicago Park District is holding an eaglet naming contest.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 8 May 2026
After a lobbying effort by comics expert Roy Schwartz, the New York City Council in December 2025 approved the naming of a block of Essex Street between Delancey and Rivington streets in honor of Jack Kirby.
—Miriam Eve Mora, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Verb
North Texas has a new burger restaurant with a naming history and owner that sound a lot like two other local burger joints — but the new Wayback Burgers in Hickory Creek isn’t affiliated with Jake’s Burgers or Kincaid’s.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
Other pharmaceutical manufacturers also have been defrauded in this rebate scheme, Lilly said, without naming them.
—Scott Zamost,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 20 May 2026
And Robin FutureHouse’s system has some similarities but a couple of critical differences that go beyond naming all the agentic tools after birds.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
Clark has been a brand ambassador for Gainbridge, a race sponsor that also holds naming rights to the home arena of the Fever, since her senior year in college.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
After meeting in a high school math class, Osby and Weinberg formed the band in 2018, naming themselves after a town in Canada.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2026
But my hope is that by naming this rare moth, our team has enabled conservationists and legislators to fight for its protection.
—Ryan St Laurent, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
The naming rights regulations even apply to the host stadiums.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
The Boys was an instant hit for Amazon, with President Barack Obama naming it one of his favorite shows.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for naming
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The backstory Alongside New York, San Francisco, Beverly Hills, and Miami, Boston has the rare designation of being a city with two Four Seasons hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Of the 51 countries that have earned Blue Flag designations this year, only a few are in Asia.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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The Packers won their fourth Super Bowl, and Rodgers earned two of his four MVPs with McCarthy calling the plays.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Cassidy, a medical doctor, has broken with the HHS secretary on multiple occasions, including slamming a change to the hepatitis B vaccine schedule for infants and calling for the postponement of key vaccine advisory panel meetings.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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The attacks took place near Jiyeh, about 12 miles south of the capital, Lebanon's National News Agency said, without specifying if there were casualties.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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In 2024, voters approved Proposition 130, requiring that the state direct $350 million to law enforcement, without specifying where the money should come from.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Democrats, too, have emphasized concerns that nominating the wrong candidate could tank an otherwise winnable race, with particular focus on Bottoms' rocky tenure as governor, decision not to run for reelection and subsequent role with the unpopular Biden administration.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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Stewart’s future is timely because Connecticut Republicans will be nominating a candidate for governor at the state party’s convention at the Mohegan Sun casino on Saturday.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The label will also guide you in selecting the correct washing cycle, water temperature, and best drying choices.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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District leaders make up the Brooklyn Democratic Party’s obscure but powerful governing body that largely controls selecting judges, party priorities, and spending.—
Adam Davis,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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The narrowness of the land means that the resort is swaddled between two beaches—Playa Blanca and Playa Virador—setting it apart from other nearby hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The sight will become visible low in the south-western sky around 30 to 45 minutes after sunset, depending on location, and remain visible for roughly two hours before setting below the horizon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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How to handle it safely For dogs that only graze occasionally, the main precaution should be choosing safe locations.—
Diana Bocco,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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By choosing investment banking, an industry almost entirely based in Manhattan, students were expressing a predilection for its unique lifestyle and consumption options.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic nomination for governor on Tuesday, stunning the field by avoiding the runoff her rivals had hoped would expose lingering doubts about her ability to win in November.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
20 May 2026
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The two are locked in a bitter fight for the GOP nomination that will be decided in a May 26 runoff.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2026
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“Naming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naming. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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