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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
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.
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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
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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Thomas Tuchel names his next England squad on Friday as the countdown to next summer’s World Cup finals continues.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The suit names Family Dollar Stores of Missouri LLC; the parent company, Family Dollar Inc; and the property owner, Arthur Fels Company, as defendants.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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Who appoints Kentucky officials if there is a vacancy?—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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Kathryn Nester was chosen to represent Robinson under a contract with the Utah County Commission, which appoints lawyers for defendants who cannot afford private counsel.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
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Their party gets spoiled when a CCTV camera operator calls to inform the police.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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The plan calls for Israel to release 250 Palestinian prisoners with life sentences, as well as 1,700 Palestinians detained since the start of the war, in exchange for Hamas freeing 48 hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be alive.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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The legislation, as written, assigns one Kansas City voting precinct to two separate congressional districts and two representatives in Congress, according to allegations contained in a lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Missouri and the Campaign Legal Center.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Better Business Bureau assigns StubHub an F rating with 72 unresolved complaints.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Roan designates a theme for many of her concerts to encourage fans to dress up.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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The city of Indianapolis designates the land for industrial use.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
25 Sep. 2025
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According to transgender activists, anything not gender-affirming constitutes conversion therapy.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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Victims should document evidence, prioritize safety and report incidents promptly, even if unsure whether the act constitutes a crime, officials said.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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For classical concerts, the purchase of an adult ticket entitles patrons to a complementary ticket for a guest under 18.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The country’s pension plan entitles them to reap a maximum of 50% of their annual average earnings, according to the Centre of European and International Liaisons for Social Security (Cleiss).—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Peterson hosts a regular show on BBC Radio 6 Music, founded the influential Acid Jazz and Brownswood Recordings labels, and in recent years began the We Out Here festival in Dorset, England.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
24 Sep. 2025
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And the startup not only attracts speculators directly on its website and mobile app, but also white labels its markets to brokers like Robinhood and Webull, adding liquidity and scale.—
Alicia Park,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Nominates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nominates. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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