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as in named
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 appointed
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 nominated
Trump nominated Clayton on Thursday to be director of national intelligence.
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Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Esparza has been nominated for several Tony Awards along the way, including Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical for Taboo, Best Actor in a Musical for Company, Best Featured Actor in a Play for The Homecoming and Best Actor in a Play for Speed-the-Plow.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Newman would be nominated for Best Actor for the role.
—Carl Kurlander, Deadline, 13 June 2026
All three were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
Fleecs is being paired with Wachter, his artistic collaborator on Uncanny Valley, the duo’s indie comic that was Eisner-nominated for best new series in 2025.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
He's been nominated four other times.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Lincoln nominated for president (1860) With a critical push from the Tribune, Lincoln was nominated for president at the Republican Convention at the Wigwam building (what is now Wacker Drive and Lake Street) in Chicago.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
In a case like the CX-5, when Mazda nominated the car for the test based on its belief the vehicle would perform well, the manufacturer reimburses the organization for the cost of the car.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Esparza has been nominated for several Tony Awards along the way, including Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical for Taboo, Best Actor in a Musical for Company, Best Featured Actor in a Play for The Homecoming and Best Actor in a Play for Speed-the-Plow.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Newman would be nominated for Best Actor for the role.
—Carl Kurlander, Deadline, 13 June 2026
All three were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
Fleecs is being paired with Wachter, his artistic collaborator on Uncanny Valley, the duo’s indie comic that was Eisner-nominated for best new series in 2025.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
He's been nominated four other times.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Lincoln nominated for president (1860) With a critical push from the Tribune, Lincoln was nominated for president at the Republican Convention at the Wigwam building (what is now Wacker Drive and Lake Street) in Chicago.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
In a case like the CX-5, when Mazda nominated the car for the test based on its belief the vehicle would perform well, the manufacturer reimburses the organization for the cost of the car.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nominated
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The James Beard Foundation was founded in 1986 and is named for the legendary cookbook author who has been called America’s first foodie.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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The Lytle Bar is located in the outpost, or barn, and is named after the Ranch’s original Homesteader.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The interception of the Smyrtos occurred just days after the PM appointed a new Defense Secretary, Dan Jarvis, following the resignation of John Healey from Starmer’s fragile government in a dispute over military budgets.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Eskin favors changing the system for choosing judges to one in which jurists are appointed to a single 15-year term, eliminating the need for elections while also ensuring that jurists do eventually leave the bench to make way for others.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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The Las Vegas airport confirmed the pilot called an alert, but a British Airways spokesperson told CBS News the aircraft arrived as scheduled and did not declare an emergency.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill has been determined to avoid offsetting the costs on to taxpayers, and unsuccessfully called for FIFA to help share the cost burden, and Mamdani sympathizes with her position.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The water conservation district arguably lacks the tools needed to live up to the conservation part of its name assigned by state legislators.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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In recent years, the unit has also lost cops and Delva said officers assigned believe that neither kidnappings nor the unit itself are priorities for the government.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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Petite-friendly sundresses aren’t always labeled as such, so there are a few things to look out for.—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Certain models can also offer specific settings labeled after the foods they are intended to cook, such as cookies, pizza and toast.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Pinney’s bold and free conception of how a drama is constituted, and its inseparability from time and memory, displays a rare associative virtuosity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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Only one cast member has what could be constituted anything close to a normal speaking part.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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But my voice never gets dubbed.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
13 June 2026
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After the game, head coach Mike Brown dubbed Anunoby's tip-in the biggest play in the history of Knicks basketball.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Such funds, whether retained in the original account or transferred, shall be made fully usable for payment to any ultimate beneficiary designated by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
18 June 2026
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Former Boston Red Sox World Series champion Drew Pomeranz has been designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels, marking a disappointing turn for the veteran left-hander.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Nominated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nominated. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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