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as in calling
to give a name to
decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"
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as in specifying
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 nominating
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 selecting
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 setting
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 choosing
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 naming
Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
The post quickly caught the attention of The Pitt fans, who appreciated just how well the naming matched up.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Taxpayers generally foot a substantial portion of the bill, and owners reap the revenue from ticket sales, concessions, and stadium naming rights.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
The deal currently runs from 2029 to 2039, with the ceremony more specifically taking place at what’s currently known as the Peacock Theater (though naming rights will soon be up for grabs).
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2026
The jersey patch went to Guggenheim Partners, part of Guggenheim Baseball Management, which has owned the Dodgers since March 2012, while the field naming rights continued to be shopped around.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Today, the venue is known as ExtraMile Arena following a new naming rights contract in 2019.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
Four of Gucci’s great-grandchildren were there Thursday for the naming ceremony at the piazza, with a view of the famed Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery, on the 145th anniversary of Gucci’s birth.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The board voted Tuesday evening to create a naming committee — the first step in a process the district overhauled just last year.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Creative Artists Agency has hired branding agent Courtney McHugh, naming her as an executive in its talent business ventures group.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
The client’s attorney will then include Trinity in the estate planning documents, naming Ceh Becvar as executor for a will, trustee for a living trust, or power of attorney for healthcare or business.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
If the kind of tiredness that sleep does not fix has become your normal, that is worth naming.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Setting up ServiceDesk Plus primarily involved naming my company.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Many propose naming things after Kirk or creating an official day of remembrance.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
These are some of the reasons lifestyle magazine Midwest Living gave for naming Kansas City 2026’s City of the Year.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Her lender, which NPR is not naming to protect Jane's request for anonymity, is based in New York.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
The honorary naming followed years of work by advocates who wanted to rename a street in Chavez’s honor.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
The post quickly caught the attention of The Pitt fans, who appreciated just how well the naming matched up.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Taxpayers generally foot a substantial portion of the bill, and owners reap the revenue from ticket sales, concessions, and stadium naming rights.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
The deal currently runs from 2029 to 2039, with the ceremony more specifically taking place at what’s currently known as the Peacock Theater (though naming rights will soon be up for grabs).
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2026
The jersey patch went to Guggenheim Partners, part of Guggenheim Baseball Management, which has owned the Dodgers since March 2012, while the field naming rights continued to be shopped around.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Today, the venue is known as ExtraMile Arena following a new naming rights contract in 2019.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
Four of Gucci’s great-grandchildren were there Thursday for the naming ceremony at the piazza, with a view of the famed Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery, on the 145th anniversary of Gucci’s birth.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The board voted Tuesday evening to create a naming committee — the first step in a process the district overhauled just last year.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
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But simply naming the great fear and sharing it with the millions of watchers in living rooms and hotels and airport lobbies was a trial almost too painful to contemplate.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Creative Artists Agency has hired branding agent Courtney McHugh, naming her as an executive in its talent business ventures group.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
The client’s attorney will then include Trinity in the estate planning documents, naming Ceh Becvar as executor for a will, trustee for a living trust, or power of attorney for healthcare or business.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
If the kind of tiredness that sleep does not fix has become your normal, that is worth naming.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Setting up ServiceDesk Plus primarily involved naming my company.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Many propose naming things after Kirk or creating an official day of remembrance.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
These are some of the reasons lifestyle magazine Midwest Living gave for naming Kansas City 2026’s City of the Year.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Her lender, which NPR is not naming to protect Jane's request for anonymity, is based in New York.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for naming
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That is the highest-level designation for severe accidents, placing it alongside the fatal Challenger (1986) and Columbia (2003) shuttle disasters in terms of gravity.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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The awards come as SUVs make up 35 of the 45 winners for the group's Top Safety Pick+ designation this year, and 12 of its 18 Top Safety Pick winners, in the latest sign of the United States auto market shift to larger vehicles.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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But Johnson-Swartz began calling and texting in the days that followed, the student told investigators.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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On Friday, the House Speaker, Mike Johnson, tersely rejected the bill, calling it a joke.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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An Amazon Web Services (AWS) spokesperson said the disruption was ongoing, without specifying the exact location affected or any potential damage done.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Access and collaborative agreements — and sometimes even land return agreements — come with requirements specifying what tribes can and cannot do with the land.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Now that facility, Pinnacle Multicare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, is suing the very administration that is nominating Landa to the diplomatic post.—
Eli Cahan,
ProPublica,
23 Mar. 2026
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By participating in this Neighborhood Initiative and nominating those who strengthen our neighborhoods, each of us can help make our city stronger, more connected and more welcoming.—
Chuck Page,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Simply depositing money into the account without selecting investments means your contributions may sit as cash, earning little.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Every year, millions of Americans fill out March Madness brackets for the annual men's and women's college basketball tournaments, hoping to fulfill their unrealized dreams of selecting a perfect bracket.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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In the wake of Republican defeats in a string of special elections − including a Democratic victory in the Florida state house race to represent the president's home district − the record-setting protests were one more omen of upheaval ahead in November's midterm elections.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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In our family, my father was usually the one driving, but there was never any doubt who was setting our direction.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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As your visibility grows, so does the importance of choosing your associations wisely.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Restaurant industry publications have been noting for the past few years that consumers are choosing healthier options at higher prices.—
Jenna Thompson
March 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Kim Hammer won the Republican nomination for the state's top election job in a heated runoff race on Tuesday, March 31, according to AP and NBC News.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Former Tulsa Board of Education member Jennettie Marshall and former El Reno Public Schools Superintendent Craig McVay are running for the Democratic nomination.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Naming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naming. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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