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as in naming
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 appointing
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 nominating
On April 15, the city’s preservation commission voted to support nominating the hotel for the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, a program of the National Park Service.
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
In nominating Shin for the Kay Sexton Award, Hwang explained that long before racial equity and amplifying BIPOC voices gained support in Minnesota and across the country, Shin was at the forefront of difficult and challenging but necessary projects and conversations.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
Give your mom an early Mother’s Day gift by nominating her.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Now that facility, Pinnacle Multicare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, is suing the very administration that is nominating Landa to the diplomatic post.
—Eli Cahan, ProPublica, 23 Mar. 2026
By participating in this Neighborhood Initiative and nominating those who strengthen our neighborhoods, each of us can help make our city stronger, more connected and more welcoming.
—Chuck Page, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
His campaign says nominating Paxton could force Republicans to spend millions defending a seat that should otherwise be secure.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
The remaining 110 seats in the 275-member House will be filled through a proportional representation system, with political parties nominating lawmakers based on the share of votes each party receives.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
City Council President Kevin Carrico is nominating former Jacksonville Association of Fire Fighters president Randy Wyse to the JEA board for the seat currently held by Arthur Adams as the board goes through a patch of leadership turbulence.
—David Bauerlein, Florida Times-Union, 2 Mar. 2026
Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
In nominating Shin for the Kay Sexton Award, Hwang explained that long before racial equity and amplifying BIPOC voices gained support in Minnesota and across the country, Shin was at the forefront of difficult and challenging but necessary projects and conversations.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
Give your mom an early Mother’s Day gift by nominating her.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Now that facility, Pinnacle Multicare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, is suing the very administration that is nominating Landa to the diplomatic post.
—Eli Cahan, ProPublica, 23 Mar. 2026
By participating in this Neighborhood Initiative and nominating those who strengthen our neighborhoods, each of us can help make our city stronger, more connected and more welcoming.
—Chuck Page, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
His campaign says nominating Paxton could force Republicans to spend millions defending a seat that should otherwise be secure.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
The remaining 110 seats in the 275-member House will be filled through a proportional representation system, with political parties nominating lawmakers based on the share of votes each party receives.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
City Council President Kevin Carrico is nominating former Jacksonville Association of Fire Fighters president Randy Wyse to the JEA board for the seat currently held by Arthur Adams as the board goes through a patch of leadership turbulence.
—David Bauerlein, Florida Times-Union, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nominating
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He was never criminally charged, but a civil lawsuit naming him led to his immediate release from the Buffalo Bills in August 2022.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Recent polling has also shown that voters are very concerned about energy affordability and rising utility costs, with 13% of Americans naming it as the most important financial problem facing their family — a 10-point increase from last year, according to an April Gallup poll.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Since her election in 2022, Meloni has tried to reshape the country’s arts and cultural institutions by appointing a host of new, politically conservative leaders.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
4 May 2026
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That means appointing Police Commission members who will prohibit officers from honoring administrative ICE warrants, close the SB 54 loophole allowing jail staff to tip off ICE about release dates and, if necessary, withdraw LAPD from the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, as Portland did.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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That’s rich — like the pot calling the kettle black.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Porter focused on cutting bureaucracy, calling for a single statewide development permit to streamline approvals and reduce delays.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Other alleged violations included a failure to give timely responses to claims, provide a factual or legal basis for claim denials and give victims a primary point of contact after assigning three or more adjusters in a six-month period.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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The company also caused confusion for a customer after assigning a dozen claim adjusters to the case within four months.—
Tran Nguyen,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Then, on the final day of May, Stearns made a small deal to acquire Luis Torrens, designating Omar Narváez for assignment in the process.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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The team also added Hunter Feduccia, while trading starter Danny Jansen and designating backup Matt Thaiss for assignment.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Hafley praised Johnson, labeling the draft’s 27th pick, a player the Dolphins traded up for, as his favorite cornerback in the draft because of his combination of size, speed, athleticism and footwork.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Label each basket clearly to avoid any mix-ups; consider clip-on labels for fabric baskets or labeling the shelf for quick and easy identification.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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Deadline revealed details of the changes last year, with executives dubbing the plan Project Ada.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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This gave rise to some constituents dubbing her Lori Tehran, which is the capitol of Iran, something which Grossi was quick to pick up and run with.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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With Vice Mayor Pam Foley terming out, five individuals are vying for her District 9 seat, which encompasses a southwestern portion in San Jose, including the Cambrian Park neighborhood.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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The district is the poorest the city, and the council race is expected to be one of the most competitive city contests this June, with the current council member, Curren Price, terming out.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Nominating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nominating. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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