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adjective

as in named

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verb

past tense of term
as in called
to give a name to the armed forces began a rescue mission termed Operation In and Out

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Recent Examples of termed
Verb
The winner will replace Assemblymember Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, who is termed out. — Linh Tat, Daily News, 27 June 2026 The latter are often associated with what might be termed the silovaya ideologiya—a security-state ideology that emphasises a strong state, the primacy of state interests over private interests, great-power status, and strict domestic order. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 18 June 2026 Carollo was termed out of office at the end of last year. — Miami Herald, 9 June 2026 The winner will replace Supervisor Doug Chaffee, who is termed out next January. — Claire Wang, Oc Register, 4 June 2026 Or, as our staff termed it today, mad. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 4 June 2026 The current commissioner, Democrat Ricardo Lara, is termed out. — Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 3 June 2026 Dagon is termed out and ineligible to run. — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for termed
  1. designated
  2. called
  3. named
  4. dubbed
  5. labeled
  6. titled
  7. nominated
  8. denominated
Adjective
  • Rounded tables naturally encourage conversation and connection because everyone faces one another equally; there's no designated head of the table, and, as Austin points out, there are no bad seats.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
Definition of designated
Verb
  • The illness, called cyclosporiasis, is not usually life-threatening and is typically treated with antibiotics.
    — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Almost 20% called finding qualified workers their single biggest problem.
    — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
Definition of called
Verb
  • There are plenty of mules to covet this season, from Neous’s raffia mule, to Loewe’s Origami style, named so after the way the leather folds.
    — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 10 July 2026
  • The April 7 raid, targeting a man living on the 5300 block of Woodside Way in Antioch, came just days before authorities announced that another suspect — a famous rapper named Reno Fiapoto, aka Tear It Off Greezy — had been charged in the killing.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
Definition of named
Verb
  • Fines for such infractions in West Newport Beach and the Peninsula — dubbed safety enhancement zones — will be tripled through July 6.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The celebrations also included a maritime ship show, dubbed Sail4th 250, in the harbor and a flyover by the Blue Angels.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026
Definition of dubbed
Verb
  • His manner of death was listed as homicide by the coroner, which was what police labeled it Monday.
    — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026
  • The big box retailer recently announced plans to open the new Costco store in what’s been labeled the East Village development in August.
    — Nathan Pilling July 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
Definition of labeled
Verb
  • Boucheron presented its latest Carte Blanche high jewelry collection, titled Human Being, consisting of five parures.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026
  • The project has been titled Life Is A Dream and will feature compositions written by Hopkins and performed by Gustavo Dudamel and the Philharmonia Orchestra.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 July 2026
Definition of titled
Verb
  • Sonni-Lambie spent last season excelling for the under-18s and was nominated for the league’s player of the season award after scoring 21 goals, one of which was from the halfway line.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • It was nominated for 10 Tony Awards in 2015, including best musical.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 July 2026
Definition of nominated
Verb
  • The bill is being written, and now, it is denominated in tokens.
    — Andi Mann, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • United have used their RCF — which is denominated in sterling, not dollars — more frequently over the past few seasons since burning through cash reserves during the Covid-19 pandemic.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Definition of denominated

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