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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
This year, Shulman is nominated for her work at Her Place Supper Club, an intimate, 24-seat multi-course dining experience with changing menus often taking French, Italian and Jewish inspiration.
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Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Rodrigo was nominated for seven Grammys and won the awards for best new artist, pop vocal album and pop solo performance in 2022.
—Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Her work as a producer includes the Academy Award® nominated TIME (Amazon Studios), and BAFTA and Oscar® Shortlisted American Symphony (Netflix), as well as Alone, The Earth is Humming, Black Folk Don’t, Like, and America.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
George took the role in 2023, nominated by then-President Joe Biden, and would have been in the position until 2027.
—Steve Beynon, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Rodrigo was nominated for seven Grammys and won the awards for best new artist, pop vocal album and pop solo performance in 2022.
—Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Her work as a producer includes the Academy Award® nominated TIME (Amazon Studios), and BAFTA and Oscar® Shortlisted American Symphony (Netflix), as well as Alone, The Earth is Humming, Black Folk Don’t, Like, and America.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
George took the role in 2023, nominated by then-President Joe Biden, and would have been in the position until 2027.
—Steve Beynon, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nominate
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He’s also been beloved by his organizations, was named the Rockets’ captain this year and has always been in good favor with Hockey Canada.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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William Chan said his dog, a 7-year-old Shih Tzu-Yorkshire Terrier mix named Rocky, got loose Sunday, running outside their Clifton home.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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In appointing Cardona, who also served as Connecticut’s education commissioner and as an administrator and teacher in Meriden’s public school system, Lamont is dedicating high-profile manpower to the effort.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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Trump left the courtroom after conservative judges — some appointed by him — openly scoffed at the Department of Justice’s arguments.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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The shooting prompted protests over police use of force, and calls for police to stop foot pursuits altogether until the department overhauls its chase policies.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Michael recommended a company called SwissChems.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The judge assigned to Amin’s case was Iman Afshari, known in Tehran for his tough sentences—a reputation that led the European Union to place him on a blacklist, in January, for human-rights abuses.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Griffis analyzed 34 removal cases assigned to him.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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DeSantis signed the bill on Monday, which allows Florida to designate certain groups as domestic terrorist organizations.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The State Department last year designated the gang, also known as Barrio 18, a Foreign Terrorist Organization.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Considering the quantity of hydrocarbons that are naturally entering Gulf of Mexico waters, what exactly constitutes an environmental disaster?—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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It’s considered a high bar to clear, and causing excessive suffering to civilians can constitute a war crime.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Tesla's self-driving technology and the development of a humanoid robot, dubbed Optimus, are expected to further turbocharge growth, according to Ives.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The online trend, dubbed Chinamaxxing, has non-Chinese content creators singing the praises of their newfound Chinese identity.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The decision sides with a consumer advocacy group which claims the streaming giant broke local rules by raising prices to its service between 2017 and 2024 and said customers are entitled to a refund.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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The judge wrote that Keane and Madsen, the former city building officials, are entitled to qualified immunity, which protects government officials from liability for acts performed within the scope of their jobs.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Nominate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nominate. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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