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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
The musical was a Tony Award shut-out, and Michele failed to get nominated.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 June 2026
The Directing for a Drama Series has nominated multiple episodes from at least one series in ten of the last 11 years (last year, both The Pitt and Severance got double nominations), so loading up in this category doesn’t seem like a bad idea for the front-runners.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 20 June 2026
Burrows was also nominated for 15 Directors Guild of America Awards during his career, winning five.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 19 June 2026
He was nominated for dozens of Emmy Awards and Directors Guild of America Awards over his long career.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
The band was nominated for two Grammy awards, first in 1999 for rock or rap gospel album and then in 2000 for best performance by a duo or group with vocals.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 19 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
All three were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
He's been nominated four other times.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 June 2026
The Directing for a Drama Series has nominated multiple episodes from at least one series in ten of the last 11 years (last year, both The Pitt and Severance got double nominations), so loading up in this category doesn’t seem like a bad idea for the front-runners.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 20 June 2026
Burrows was also nominated for 15 Directors Guild of America Awards during his career, winning five.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 19 June 2026
He was nominated for dozens of Emmy Awards and Directors Guild of America Awards over his long career.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
The band was nominated for two Grammy awards, first in 1999 for rock or rap gospel album and then in 2000 for best performance by a duo or group with vocals.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 19 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
All three were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
He's been nominated four other times.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nominated
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Amy Epkey State of Michigan Hertel, whose last day will be on June 30, was named MDHHS director in 2021.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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He was named one of the NBA's top 75 players ever and is a two time MVP and was MVP of the Finals.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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The board appointed veteran district administrator Andres Chait as acting superintendent.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Jay Collins, a former state senator from Tampa appointed by DeSantis as lieutenant governor last summer, comes closest to meeting the financial criteria with just over $10 million, according to the most recent campaign records, but trails in the polls at around 5%.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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One of the entities that helped turn an idea into those accounts was a partnership called the Emergency Savings Initiative (ESI), between asset manager BlackRock and Commonwealth, a national nonprofit focused on financial security.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Tetanus is caused by a bacterium called Clostridium tetani.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Marte signed a deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier this month and was immediately assigned to the team’s Florida Complex League squad, then moved to the Triple-A affiliate Indianapolis Indians, according to the official transaction log.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Court records indicate Popma has been assigned a federal public defender.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
21 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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Some lawmakers have questioned whether that follow-on strike constituted a war crime.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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In Kansas, more than 500 workers were terminated or took buyouts — a 32% scale-back that constituted the region’s largest USDA staffing reduction.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The blaze, dubbed the Calhoun Fire, broke out near Calhoun Street and Kellogg Avenue, Cal Fire said in an incident report.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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The two were on the North Kaibab Trail, dubbed the least visited and most difficult of the Grand Canyon’s major inner canyon trails.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 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 23 Jun. 2026.
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