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naming

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verb

present participle of name
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naming
Noun
  • But Bailey has had the designation of being the best man for a half-dozen weddings.
    Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
  • He was also granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a designation first granted to Venezuelans in 2021 under the Biden administration.
    Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
Verb
  • Conflict is inevitable because humans are complex by nature, and within a team setting this is amplified through a collection of infinitely complex individuals.
    Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Henry, by the way, is one rushing touchdown away from setting a franchise record and 217 rushing yards away from 2,000 for the season.
    Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • After leafing through the hefty menu I am beset by option paralysis, eventually ignoring drinks called ‘Corpse Reviver’ and ‘Balls’, instead choosing ‘Leave For Milan’, which includes gin, vermouth and some sort of rhubarb foam.
    Nick Miller, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • These improvements came from choosing the right ERP, working with experienced implementers and using an agile approach during implementation.
    Dmitriy Stepanov, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • On Monday, two major labor union leaders, Randi Weingarten and Lee Saunders, stepped down from their DNC roles, citing dissatisfaction with Martin’s leadership and exclusion from critical committee nominations.
    Elaine Mallon, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2025
  • Most recently, Radomski congratulated Segel for his 2025 Golden Globes nomination.
    Esme Mazzeo, People.com, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • The prohibition may apply even when AI uses proxy indicators—such as discussions of past legal trouble, affiliations with certain groups, or posts mentioning financial hardship.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The plan was due to be discussed on Thursday during a meeting among the agency's leadership, CNN reported, mentioning a source familiar with the matter who decided to remain anonymous to avoid retaliation.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In the aftermath of Skinner’s exit, Spurs underwent an internal review of their women’s setup, appointing Andy Rogers — previously Spurs’ head of global development — to managing director of women’s football.
    Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Listen to this article New York City Transit — the MTA division that runs the city’s buses, subways and Access-A-Ride — is appointing new leadership in each system, the Daily News has learned.
    Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Lane’s snap count decreased quite a bit during a stretch in the second half of the season before picking back up again.
    Antonio Morales, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The lottery determines the order of the top four picks, with teams then picking in inverse order of record.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Position players have 20 days to complete minor league rehab assignments, but the Mets are hopeful Vientos will return before his clock runs out.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
  • Hunter Renfroe is no longer with the organization after being designated for assignment.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
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“Naming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naming. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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