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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
Raven Smith, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Zoo officials announced Friday that supporters can take part in a naming contest that will also raise money for animal care and conservation work.
—Daniel Hunt
january 16, Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 2026
In 2024, Sports Illustrated acquired the naming rights for what is now called Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey, where the New York Red Bulls and Gotham FC play.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 16 Jan. 2026
That includes off the field where ongoing renovations of Memorial Stadium and a 20-year, $50-million naming rights deal with Merchants Bank underscore what is taking place within the larger picture of the program.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
While Sparrow's name is similar to his older sister's moniker, the naming pattern was unintentional.
—Vandana Pawa, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Any potential sponsorships or naming rights deals would still be a long way off, as the city said no contracts will be awarded at the end of this process, which is intended only to gauge interest and lay the groundwork for future deals.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
The naming rights come amid a significant expansion of the facility, which will include making tickets to UFC events at the venue available to the public for the first time, with Meta branding throughout the venue.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
The Washington County Department of Public Works has released its list of 10 finalists for this winter’s snowplow naming contest.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2026
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Both sides have filed a flurry of lawsuits and countersuits naming each other.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
In response to Mamdani’s comments, Abigail Jackson, a spokeswoman for the White House, slammed Democrats more broadly without directly naming Mamdani.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2026
Get creative and then have some fun naming the colors, too.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 Jan. 2026
Then there’s a 19th-century secretary desk Vivian is searching for that might just contain a document naming her as heir to the Society’s fortune.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
The Atlanta Falcons have found their next head coach, naming two-time Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski to lead the franchise into its next chapter.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
The Star is not yet naming the suspects since official charges have not been filed in court as of Sunday afternoon.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2026
However, work stalled at the 60th floor and was paused for a few years, with multiple reports naming purges by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the cause for the delay.
—New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026
Noun
Baby-naming is a gargantuan task.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Zoo officials announced Friday that supporters can take part in a naming contest that will also raise money for animal care and conservation work.
—Daniel Hunt
january 16, Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 2026
In 2024, Sports Illustrated acquired the naming rights for what is now called Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey, where the New York Red Bulls and Gotham FC play.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 16 Jan. 2026
That includes off the field where ongoing renovations of Memorial Stadium and a 20-year, $50-million naming rights deal with Merchants Bank underscore what is taking place within the larger picture of the program.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
While Sparrow's name is similar to his older sister's moniker, the naming pattern was unintentional.
—Vandana Pawa, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Any potential sponsorships or naming rights deals would still be a long way off, as the city said no contracts will be awarded at the end of this process, which is intended only to gauge interest and lay the groundwork for future deals.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
The naming rights come amid a significant expansion of the facility, which will include making tickets to UFC events at the venue available to the public for the first time, with Meta branding throughout the venue.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
The Washington County Department of Public Works has released its list of 10 finalists for this winter’s snowplow naming contest.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
To counteract this habit, try naming the feeling without litigating it.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Both sides have filed a flurry of lawsuits and countersuits naming each other.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
In response to Mamdani’s comments, Abigail Jackson, a spokeswoman for the White House, slammed Democrats more broadly without directly naming Mamdani.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2026
Get creative and then have some fun naming the colors, too.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 Jan. 2026
Then there’s a 19th-century secretary desk Vivian is searching for that might just contain a document naming her as heir to the Society’s fortune.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
The Atlanta Falcons have found their next head coach, naming two-time Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski to lead the franchise into its next chapter.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
The Star is not yet naming the suspects since official charges have not been filed in court as of Sunday afternoon.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2026
However, work stalled at the 60th floor and was paused for a few years, with multiple reports naming purges by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the cause for the delay.
—New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for naming
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Under the new plan, the city would allow the current residential and life science space designation for P3 — around 330,000 square feet of vacant land on Tremont Street across from the current Madison Park building — to expire.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
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In 2003, the soccer icon was honored with an Officer of the Order of the British Empire designation by Queen Elizabeth II.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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At least 100 demonstrators gathered in New York City's Federal Plaza in the rain Saturday afternoon to condemn the shooting, calling for justice for Good's family and the abolishment of ICE.—
Kristie Keleshian,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Several minutes later, officers responded to a report of a man calling for help near Northeast 146th Avenue and East Burnside after being shot.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Include your name, phone number and email address specifying February Writing Workshop.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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Putting the murder shortlist in one person’s hands, rather than letting the shields do the work of specifying who can be killed off, is a major change that gives the Secret Traitor a ton of power without a ton of explanation for their thinking.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Jan. 2026
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Anyone who thinks that this is an issue that could have been solved by nominating a couple more Spider-Man movies is fooling themselves.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
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At that state party convention, delegates rejected then gubernatorial nominee Mike Braun's preferred running mate, instead nominating Beckwith by several dozen votes.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
2 Dec. 2025
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While Hilton has been involved in various ways with the festival, for the past several years the person selecting the musicals being read has been Michael Fling, who began as an artistic associate at Goodspeed in 2019 and became its associate artistic director in 2024.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
12 Jan. 2026
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When selecting the perfect color for her look, Domingo insisted that green was the one.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Choose the oven’s steam setting if there is one and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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Pittman’s father contacted the FBI Saturday and told the agency his son had confessed to setting the building on fire, says the complaint.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s 2026 Kitchen Trends Report, homeowners are increasingly choosing appliances that create a better environment for cooking and gathering.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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This path begins with choosing leaders who will put principle over politics and ideology, with a promise to focus on the middle class as the center of every policy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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The North Carolina Democratic Party has sought to brand Whatley as lacking in charisma, a criticism echoed by Don Brown, a Republican challenging Whatley for the GOP nomination.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Jan. 2026
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For Bilal, a Germantown native, the nomination represents both personal pride and a connection to the city's music traditions.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Naming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naming. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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