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as in monikers
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
introduced himself and then asked what my name was
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as in insults
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
quit calling her names
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as in faces
outward and often deceptive indication
a celebrity who is the head of the charitable organization in name only
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as in reputations
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
has a good name among fellow marine biologists
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as in celebrities
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
managed to get several names to appear at the restaurant's opening
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as in labels
to give a name to
decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"
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as in mentions
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
I don't want to name anyone in particular, but someone in this room fiddled with my car's radio
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as in nominates
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
was named the provost of the university
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as in picks
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
you don't like my offer? Just name your price
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as in sets
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority
you name the date and I'll make sure I'm there
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as in figures
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
they finally named a date for the wedding
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Recent Examples of names
Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
As of publication, further details about the wrong-way crash and the names of the drivers involved were not shared.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Any findings are publicly released each month, although the names of deputies and probation officers are withheld in most cases.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
The stainless-steel diner, now surrounded by vintage aircraft and aviation memorabilia, was built in New Jersey in 1951 and operated in Port Clinton for decades under different names.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
Sophia, Camila and Emma have also remained among California’s most popular girls names, frequently swapping places within the top five rankings over the years.
—Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
This is one of the earliest indicators of emotional intelligence because feelings with names become feelings that can be processed instead of acted out.
—Reem Raouda, CNBC, 31 May 2026
Manager David Moyes and the rest of the Everton hierarchy will also have to juggle expiring contracts, the exit of club captain Seamus Coleman and potentially find ways to fend off interest in star names.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Officials say the tech can help ensure names are pronounced correctly and speed up ceremonies, but some parents and students are pushing back.
—Kendall Staton, Washington Post, 24 May 2026
Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 2 June 2026
Anyone who names a work-life boundary gets marked as less committed or passed over for stretch opportunities.
—Teresa Hopke, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Also, Izzy names his favorites thus far from our Catchphrase Countdown.
—Greg Cote
june 1, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
The report names common systems that do not provide the level of traceability necessary for regulation compliance.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
The director also names the character who's been getting the biggest reaction from audiences.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
The indictment also names five other defendants identified as Cuban fighter pilots, including one who had previously been charged in the case more than two decades ago.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 20 May 2026
In addition, the suit names Paul Joshua Leight, co-owner and president of DrugPlace; and Kevin Michael Singer, co-owner and vice president of DrugPlace.
—Scott Zamost,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The message never names the product, which is something a real recall would always include.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Noun
Lawmakers can also find ways to weave their policies into other bills that may not bear their names.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
As of publication, further details about the wrong-way crash and the names of the drivers involved were not shared.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Any findings are publicly released each month, although the names of deputies and probation officers are withheld in most cases.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
The stainless-steel diner, now surrounded by vintage aircraft and aviation memorabilia, was built in New Jersey in 1951 and operated in Port Clinton for decades under different names.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
Sophia, Camila and Emma have also remained among California’s most popular girls names, frequently swapping places within the top five rankings over the years.
—Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
This is one of the earliest indicators of emotional intelligence because feelings with names become feelings that can be processed instead of acted out.
—Reem Raouda, CNBC, 31 May 2026
Manager David Moyes and the rest of the Everton hierarchy will also have to juggle expiring contracts, the exit of club captain Seamus Coleman and potentially find ways to fend off interest in star names.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Officials say the tech can help ensure names are pronounced correctly and speed up ceremonies, but some parents and students are pushing back.
—Kendall Staton, Washington Post, 24 May 2026
Verb
Letter writer names the cost of the ticket, new outfit and babysitter, but unmarried friend has other accounting in mind.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 2 June 2026
Anyone who names a work-life boundary gets marked as less committed or passed over for stretch opportunities.
—Teresa Hopke, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Also, Izzy names his favorites thus far from our Catchphrase Countdown.
—Greg Cote
june 1, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
The report names common systems that do not provide the level of traceability necessary for regulation compliance.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
The director also names the character who's been getting the biggest reaction from audiences.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
The indictment also names five other defendants identified as Cuban fighter pilots, including one who had previously been charged in the case more than two decades ago.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 20 May 2026
In addition, the suit names Paul Joshua Leight, co-owner and president of DrugPlace; and Kevin Michael Singer, co-owner and vice president of DrugPlace.
—Scott Zamost,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The message never names the product, which is something a real recall would always include.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for names
Noun
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There are some monikers common to Gen Z that today's parents may consider totally new-to-them options.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
1 June 2026
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Her name is Hawaiian, just like the monikers of her older sister and father, who was born Travis Kuualiialoha Browne in Honolulu, per E!—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Some of the insults refer to comments Talarico has made over the years.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
30 May 2026
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In state offices, though men reported higher levels of threats and attacks, more women than men experienced harassment and insults.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Always, always those little ashen faces.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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The faces of the movement, from the models fronting natural-hair campaigns to the content creators filming wash-day tutorials, were overwhelmingly young—women like Chizi Duru, who is now 30; Whitney White, now 40; and Shaneice Crystal, now 31.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
29 May 2026
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People have been threatened over their political beliefs, and there are some who use social media and other platforms to try and ruin reputations.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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The gallery’s and Cooke’s reputations grew along with it.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Add our favorite white pants to your cart, then keep scrolling for more stylish picks inspired by celebrities.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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People are fixating on celebrities of all kinds, accusing singers of body-positive anthems of being hypocritical, rolling their eyes at athletes promoting weight loss drugs and whispering about the thinness of their favorite movie stars.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Iran already blocks independent TV and tightly polices journalists; Freedom House labels its media not free as authorities ban satellite dishes and cut off outside internet access for weeks.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Recognizing that, YouTube is making the AI labels more prominent and automating part of the process.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
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The footnote in the Bluebook mentions this deduction.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Ironically, DirecTV mentions a recent blackout of Scripps stations from Comcast Xfinity that started April 1 this year and lasted over a month.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA, a surprising comeback after the former Navy SEAL was fired last May for defending the agency’s existence amid calls to dismantle it.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Under Iran’s system, the president traditionally nominates an intelligence minister only after securing approval from the supreme leader.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Names.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/names. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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