1
as in to name
to give a name to
I've dubbed my car the "Lone Ranger," although "Loan Raider" probably would have been more apt
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as in to fumble
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
he dubbed his first attempt at homemade wine, but he got it reasonably right on the second
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Recent Examples of dub
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The scheme was dubbed Operation Virgen del Cobre, referring to an image of the Virgin Mary associated with Cuban independence.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Mar. 2025
Ian Penman, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
This team will spend the next decade-plus attempting to stack World Series dubs in a highly competitive National League.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The unexpected discovery came via observations of the star-forming ring of turbulent dust and gases—dubbed the central molecular zone—that encircles Sagittarius A*.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The scheme was dubbed Operation Virgen del Cobre, referring to an image of the Virgin Mary associated with Cuban independence.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
Public Image Ltd put out a dub album of 12-inch singles.
—Ian Penman, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
This team will spend the next decade-plus attempting to stack World Series dubs in a highly competitive National League.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dub
Verb
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No other player has been named MVP unanimously more than once.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Taylor Swift has been named the top female artist of the last quarter century.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Gonzaga did have a shot to tie on its final possession, but Khalif Battle fumbled a handoff and had his desperation 3-pointer blocked by Ja’Vier Francis.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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After Hovland calmly made a bogey on the last to secure the win, PGA Tour fans wasted no time grilling Thomas for fumbling a golden opportunity.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Here, the blurring is visual: Sometimes Leonard floats into the past looking like Gere, who wears the character without a shred of self-protection as the lens gawks at his raw skin.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Dec. 2024
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The Esprit's shape, arguably more avant-garde despite its age, consistently pegs the gawk meter.—
John Phillips,
Car and Driver,
18 June 2020
Verb
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In environments that prioritize harmony and consensus, leaders who express disagreement may swiftly be labeled as poor listeners or seen as dismissive of differing viewpoints.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Piracy Shield is often labeled as draconian by opponents because blocking content via DNS is messy.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Mar. 2025
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At night, after the final whistle was blown, thousands of jubilant fans poured into the streets, heading toward the city’s bars to continue the debauchery, sometimes till dawn.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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The thought flashed through my mind that only an idiot would blow the chance of a lifetime.—
Jim Tappan,
Outdoor Life,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Land lubbers hike: Lace up those shoes for a 9 to 11 a.m. excursion on Sunday, Oct. 20, to Ansel’s Cave in The West Woods in Russell Township.—
Joan Rusek,
cleveland,
30 Sep. 2019
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Water-lubbers can easily access freshwater lakes, rural flatland and woodland forests.—
Amy Aumick,
OrlandoSentinel.com,
15 May 2018
Verb
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Their children’s schoolmates call the sisters the Puffling Queens.—
Cheryl Katz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Feb. 2023
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Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
Verb
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Because booting up manufacturing facilities would take time, in the medium term domestic auto prices would likely increase and car sales decline, experts say.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Also, Canada still won after manager Jesse Marsch got booted by referees.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Dub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dub. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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