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as in names
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 appoints
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 nominates
Every year, the Critics Choice Association (CCA) nominates actors under the age of 21 in their best young performer category, and this year.
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Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 3 Jan. 2026
According to the family's lawsuit, the will nominates two attorneys, who allegedly did not know Hsieh, to serve as his co-executors and oversee his estate.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
Disney nominates former Apple COO to board Disney nominated Jeff Williams, the former Apple COO who retired last month after 27 years with the company, to its board of directors.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025
An expert panel nominates a pool of the best and then readers vote on which are the best of the best.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Nov. 2025
Each team nominates one player for the Roberto Clemente Award, which is given annually to the player deemed to best embody the game through sportsmanship, community involvement, philanthropy and contributions on and off the field.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Every year, an expert panel nominates casinos across the country that stand out for more than just flashing lights and slot machines.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The parties typically only hold conventions during presidential years, as each party formally nominates their nominees for the White House.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 28 Aug. 2025
Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 3 Jan. 2026
According to the family's lawsuit, the will nominates two attorneys, who allegedly did not know Hsieh, to serve as his co-executors and oversee his estate.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
Disney nominates former Apple COO to board Disney nominated Jeff Williams, the former Apple COO who retired last month after 27 years with the company, to its board of directors.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025
An expert panel nominates a pool of the best and then readers vote on which are the best of the best.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Nov. 2025
Each team nominates one player for the Roberto Clemente Award, which is given annually to the player deemed to best embody the game through sportsmanship, community involvement, philanthropy and contributions on and off the field.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Every year, an expert panel nominates casinos across the country that stand out for more than just flashing lights and slot machines.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The parties typically only hold conventions during presidential years, as each party formally nominates their nominees for the White House.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nominates
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Along with the city, the lawsuit also names Brentwood Police Officer Aaron Peachman, who was speaking with Bustos.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The indictment also names Flores, Maduro’s son, the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, and two other defendants.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Jan. 2026
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While the State Superintendent role is elected, the governor appoints members to the State Board of Education, subject to state senate approval.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The governor appoints the state board, which approves the wording of state education policies.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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HotHands Hand Warmers 40-pack Even if the forecast calls for a warm day, the crisp and cool afternoon can require some extra tools to stay warm.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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The current design of the contemporary-looking restaurant calls for a large, 42-seat indoor bar that opens out onto the patio, and a smaller outdoor bar that can seat 15.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Decathlon specially manufactures shoes for him that are identical except for one key trait—heel-toe drop, say—and then Malisoux randomly assigns them to runners and monitors their injury rates.—
Outside,
Outside,
30 Dec. 2025
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Once a petition is filed, a clerk receives it, assigns a case number, and sends it to a judge or court.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
29 Dec. 2025
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Current state law designates public consumption as a civil penalty subject to a $100 fine.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Linnaeus was the father of binomial nomenclature, a categorizing system that designates a genus and a species name for every living organism.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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What constitutes the opportune moment?—
R. Evan Ellis,
The Conversation,
4 Jan. 2026
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The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, which at over 6,000 housing units constitutes one of the largest landlords in the state, executed 107 eviction writs for the year through early December, more than double the 39 eviction writs executed in all of 2024.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
4 Jan. 2026
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Anoka dubs itself as the Halloween Capital of the World, hosting a monthlong celebration that draws thousands.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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THR‘s top international influencers list dubs Hague, proud owner of fashion brand Maebe, Britain’s answer to Kim Kardashian.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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Finding a Golden Fan Cup Free entitles winners to 52 free Chick-fil-A entrées (choice of one Original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, or 8-count Chick-fil-A Nuggets) for one year.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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On the other side of the ledger, Bournemouth have negotiated a sell-on clause which entitles them to 10 per cent of any profit City make on the 26-year-old in the future.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Nominates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nominates. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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