rename
verb
re·name
(ˌ)rē-ˈnām 
renamed; renaming
: to give (someone or something) a new name
renamed the street in honor of the late mayor
… a 16-year-old who left the Orthodox life a year ago. He has renamed himself Adam to cement the break …—
Ron Kampeas
Ron KampeasThe program was actually a relatively simple … script that renames files on your hard drive …—Michael J. Miller
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Lanigan left Newman/Haas in 2010 and, in December of that year, joined Rahal Letterman Racing, which was subsequently renamed Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The team was moved to Oklahoma City ahead of the 2008-09 season and renamed the Oklahoma City Thunder, but rumors have circulated ever since that the NBA was looking to add two expansion clubs to its 30-team league, with Seattle and Las Vegas frequently cited as top contenders for the opportunity.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
In 1987, her father, Sir Royston Hopkin, purchased what was then called Spice Island Inn, renamed it Spice Island Beach Resort, and transformed it into what would become a cornerstone of Grenadian tourism.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
Upon completion, the space will be renamed the Rotary Club of San Jose Black Box Theatre in the Mohr Studio.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025
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Bruce Martin, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The team was moved to Oklahoma City ahead of the 2008-09 season and renamed the Oklahoma City Thunder, but rumors have circulated ever since that the NBA was looking to add two expansion clubs to its 30-team league, with Seattle and Las Vegas frequently cited as top contenders for the opportunity.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
In 1987, her father, Sir Royston Hopkin, purchased what was then called Spice Island Inn, renamed it Spice Island Beach Resort, and transformed it into what would become a cornerstone of Grenadian tourism.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
Upon completion, the space will be renamed the Rotary Club of San Jose Black Box Theatre in the Mohr Studio.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Rename.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rename. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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