terming

verb

present participle of term
as in naming
to give a name to the armed forces began a rescue mission termed Operation In and Out

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Recent Examples of terming The five-member governing body is guaranteed at least one new face, with four candidates vying for the open 4th District seat now that Doug Chaffee will be terming out at the end of the year. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 2 June 2026 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 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 Experts are terming this more of a long-term drought given the longevity but still, a wet spring could change things in a hurry. — Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terming
  1. naming
  2. calling
  3. dubbing
  4. labeling
  5. designating
  6. nominating
  7. entitling
Verb
  • If tension rises around roles, keep the spotlight moving by naming strengths out loud.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
  • Many have floated the idea of giving him the Nobel Peace Prize, naming airports after him, and making his birthday a federal holiday.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026
Definition of naming
Verb
  • If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
  • Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Definition of calling
Verb
  • The set is selling quickly, with Wayfair dubbing it a popular product.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026
  • Those efforts went beyond dubbing audio in different languages to include adapting jokes and other details in the script.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 15 June 2026
Definition of dubbing
Verb
  • Save yourself the guessing game of wondering what is in your fridge by labeling and dating your leftovers.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 July 2026
  • Beta 3 also added a Quick Panel icon for Summarise Notifications, with Samsung explicitly labelling the summaries as AI-generated, a small but telling sign that shows how Samsung is managing AI transparency with its users.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of labeling
Verb
  • The Federal Communications Commission is designating a California IT firm as a national security risk, in part because its CEO is a Chinese citizen.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026
  • The designer also applied this hardworking sensibility to the interiors’ functionality, designating a cozy den as a children’s area and approaching bedrooms with relaxed hospitality in mind.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
Definition of designating
Verb
  • He’s gravitated toward Democrats with a record of performing well statewide, and party leaders fear nominating someone too far outside the mainstream in Maine, one of the top Senate battlegrounds of the 2026 cycle.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2026
  • While these victories may not matter in deep-blue districts, Liasson says some Democrats are worried that swing states and districts could be nominating candidates who are too far left to win.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 July 2026
Definition of nominating
Verb
  • The ruling gave hijras official status as a minority community, entitling them to various forms of government assistance.
    — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
  • The superintendent, general counsel and chief auditor qualify for the supplements due to provisions in their contracts entitling them to the same increases as other administrative staff, officials said.
    — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Definition of entitling

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