1
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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2
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
Of course, The Hurt Locker won Best Picture and Zero Dark Thirty was nominated in that category.
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Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Trump nominated Ingrassia to lead the Office of Special Counsel, an independent agency that oversees whistleblower complaints and investigates federal employees.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Both movies were nominated for multiple Oscars including best picture and featured Cooper in lead roles.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
He was nominated for the prize by leaders including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
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Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Trump nominated Ingrassia to lead the Office of Special Counsel, an independent agency that oversees whistleblower complaints and investigates federal employees.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Both movies were nominated for multiple Oscars including best picture and featured Cooper in lead roles.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
He was nominated for the prize by leaders including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
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Continue down the road toward Valldemossa, stopping in the town for a late-afternoon treat named coca de patata, a soft bun made with potato flour, from Ca’n Molinas.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The installation was in partnership with another artist named Catalina Bayona, a local youth art education nonprofit called Artists Working in Education, and the Department of Public Works.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Tensions between Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren and the Navajo Nation Council are reaching a boiling point after Nygren appointed an interim Controller — twice — to replace the one who resigned.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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After being appointed a guardian when her alcoholism came to a head in the early 2000s, Joan lived a quiet life in Boston and stayed relatively out of the public eye.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement After consultations with Israeli officials, Qatari negotiators, and regional mediators, Witkoff and Kushner assembled a 20-point peace plan calling for a ceasefire and hostage exchange, Israeli security guarantees, the demilitarization of Gaza, and a new civilian governing authority.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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Shortly after the painful loss, the nation’s president Nicolas Maduro called for a coaching change, and got one.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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They were promoted to creative directors of accessories at Valentino when Alessandra Facchinetti was assigned the same title for ready-to-wear after Garavani retired in 2007.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Prouse's priority was to avoid any child feeling labeled or purposely assigned to a table that wasn't as academically strong.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Congress approved a resolution designating Tuesday as a day of remembrance for Kirk, who was assassinated while at a Turning Point USA event last month, honoring him on what would have been his 32nd birthday.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
14 Oct. 2025
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The limited digital screens owned by CLT are designated for static content that supports wayfinding, provides essential travel information and promotes CLT’s revenue-generating services.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The problem in devising such a tax is defining what constitutes a robot.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Oct. 2025
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The indictment claims James' actions constituted intentional misrepresentation.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Earlier in the two-time MVP’s career, at-the-time head coach Jason Kidd dubbed a lanky, 6-foot-11 teenager the team’s floor general.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Some residents have even revived talk of seceding from California and forming their own state, dubbed Jefferson — an idea that dates back decades.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Officially entitled Bachelor Mansion Takeover, Jesse Palmer returns to host the show that will enlist the former Bachelorette star and contestant to judge makeovers conducted by none other than fellow franchise alumni.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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Jones's supporters argue that he is constitutionally entitled to express outlandish opinions and should not face financial ruin for his speech.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Nominate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nominate. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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