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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
Multiple outlets have reported that Nashville wants to speak with MacFarland, who is nominated for GM of the Year.
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Ross has served as a federal judge since 2014, when she was nominated by then-President Barack Obama.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 30 May 2026
The commission’s proposal calls for the city attorney to be nominated by the mayor, and confirmed by the City Council.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Though the members nominated five candidates to replace Hagglund in the Thursday meeting, none managed to achieve the four-vote-majority required to be seated.
—Hannah Brueske, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Cooper was nominated for the bench by Obama.
—Collin Binkley, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Manolo’s Bakery in east Charlotte was nominated in the Best Cake Shop category, placing it alongside bakeries from across the country.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
And yes, she’s currently nominated for a Tony Award for Fallen Angels.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Nearly all of Neon’s previous six Palme-winning films have gone on to be nominated for at least one Oscar, with 2021’s Titane being the only exception.
—Sophia Morano, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Ross has served as a federal judge since 2014, when she was nominated by then-President Barack Obama.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 30 May 2026
The commission’s proposal calls for the city attorney to be nominated by the mayor, and confirmed by the City Council.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Though the members nominated five candidates to replace Hagglund in the Thursday meeting, none managed to achieve the four-vote-majority required to be seated.
—Hannah Brueske, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Cooper was nominated for the bench by Obama.
—Collin Binkley, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Manolo’s Bakery in east Charlotte was nominated in the Best Cake Shop category, placing it alongside bakeries from across the country.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
And yes, she’s currently nominated for a Tony Award for Fallen Angels.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Nearly all of Neon’s previous six Palme-winning films have gone on to be nominated for at least one Oscar, with 2021’s Titane being the only exception.
—Sophia Morano, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nominated
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For a drink and a snack with a view, head up to Süreyya, named after one of the stars in the Seven Sisters constellation, and raise a glass of top-tier Turkish wine to the Haghia Sophia looming grandly behind you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Li-Ning was founded in 1990 by a former Chinese Olympic Gold medalist who named the company after himself.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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While there are assumptions in some quarters that dragging their feet over Slot cost Liverpool a shot at their former midfielder, who was appointed by Chelsea two weeks ago, Alonso was not a serious consideration for Edwards and Hughes.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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The man appointed to run recovery efforts – then-Commerce Secretary Herbert Hoover – rode his newfound fame into the White House.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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The rapidly ballooning market of the 1980s accommodated both kinds of art—art that might have been called critical, as well as art that might have been termed complicit, Pictures artists and neo-expressionists alike.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Food and drink Four Seasons has two properties in Istanbul—this, and its sister set on the stretch of the shore lined with former palace-cum-hotels that could be called the Posh-phorus.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Butlers here are called Aris Meehas, a historical Maldivian reference to someone assigned to serve royalty—thankfully, interactions are more easy-going than overly deferential.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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With Mayo’s team working the 2023 women’s final — alongside Villarreal, who was in the video booth — seven MLS officials have worked the last two World Cup finals and at least one PRO official has been assigned to 19 of the 32 knockout games in the most recent men’s and women’s tournaments.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Recreations of one of the manager’s pre-match drawings to motivate his squad — a heart labelled ‘passion’ and a brain labelled ‘clarity’ holding hands — have also made for popular tees, while there were housing decorations slightly tweaked to say ‘Champions’ on Highbury Hill over this past weekend.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The new payroll records, obtained through a Missouri Sunshine Law request, show Dustman is still receiving paychecks labeled as severance as part of a resignation agreement city officials have yet to disclose publicly.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Some lawmakers have questioned whether that follow-on strike constituted a war crime.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Democrats have said her failure to appear for that deposition constituted noncompliance with the subpoena.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The president introduced the first new warship, dubbed the USS Defiant, in December.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The 1927 Yankees were dubbed Murderers’ Row.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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The retreat is not far from 1,830 acres of swamp designated for the C-11 Impoundment Project, which is part of the sweeping Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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The Yankees designated him for assignment in late April.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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“Nominated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nominated. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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