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as in to name
to give a name to
this first drawing, which we'll nominate as Plan A, shows how the house would look with the smaller annex
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as in to appoint
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
the U.S. Constitution directs the president to nominate ambassadors
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Recent Examples of nominate
For Julie LaFontaine, a clinical leader at Wellstar Douglas Hospital who nominated Ifill, the recognition comes as no surprise.
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Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
In 2024, the Old Hyde Park Neighborhood Association organized to stave off the potential demolition of the 1924 building by nominating it for local historic status.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
You were nominated for an Emmy for Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 May 2026
The Perfect Neighbor also was nominated for the FIPRESCI Documentary Grand Prix.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2026
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Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
In 2024, the Old Hyde Park Neighborhood Association organized to stave off the potential demolition of the 1924 building by nominating it for local historic status.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
You were nominated for an Emmy for Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 May 2026
The Perfect Neighbor also was nominated for the FIPRESCI Documentary Grand Prix.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nominate
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Both Schindler and Vellenga were named to the all-tournament team over the weekend at the Smack Attack hosted by Brother Rice in Chicago.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Karres founded the iconic South End restaurant that grew from an ice cream stand named Zesto’s in 1967 into a local institution known for its hamburgers and soft-serve dip-top cones and shakes.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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The landlord Ramco is asking the court to appoint a receiver for the hospital, so a different operator can take over.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Unlike regular federal court judges, a magistrate judge is not appointed by the president.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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Officials initially called a common foul but moved to a video review as the Minnesota crowd grew restless.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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In some quarters, the closure of Spirit has been called inevitable, and even desirable.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Winner may not substitute, assign or transfer Prize or redeem Prize for cash, but Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to substitute Prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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Grades are assigned using letters, with A as the best grade and F as the worst.—
Eva Flowe
Updated May 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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The two demonstrations reporters witnessed on Thursday at Fort Bragg consisted of three Bumblebee V1s, two working as a team against a third drone that was designated as the enemy drone.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Teachers at International Newcomer Academy, the Fort Worth school district’s only school designated for immigrant and refugee students, are pleading for district leadership to keep it open as the school board prepares to vote on closing the campus at a meeting Tuesday evening.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Except where prohibited, acceptance of Prize constitutes winner’s consent to Sponsor’s and Prize Provider’s use of winner’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions, biographical information, hometown, and state for promotional purposes in any media without further payment of consideration.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
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None of the four hospitals that will constitute the UConn Health network has a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services overall rating of more than three stars of five.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The duo has announced seven album premiere parties on May 22—dubbed the Inferno Sessions—in Tokyo, Berlin, Barcelona, London, Glasgow, New York, and Los Angeles.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 May 2026
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The skin care and makeup brand’s most recent launch arrived in concert with weekend one of Coachella (or Bieberchella, as it’s been dubbed).—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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There is also an industry strand, entitled The Business Forum.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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In Connecticut, anyone facing a charge that carries possible life imprisonment is entitled to such a hearing.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Nominate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nominate. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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