as in designation
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1
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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3
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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Noun
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Their designations, in place for the next three years, were announced by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond on March 13.—
Cyril A. Reinicke,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025 -
According to the state Department of Education, about half of the state’s schools have that community school designation.—
William J. Ford,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The storm is expected to bring the metro its biggest snowfall in recent years, if not near record-setting snow.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
4 Jan. 2025
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Henry, by the way, is one rushing touchdown away from setting a franchise record and 217 rushing yards away from 2,000 for the season.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Many retailers, brands and vendors are now choosing Copen as a supplier because of our exceptional work in preparing documentation tailored to the specific needs of each brand, covering multiple regions.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Dec. 2024
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Grapes are also a symbol of good luck, with many choosing to eat 12 on New Year's Eve for 12 months of good luck.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Kacey Musgraves receives her ninth nomination for female artist of the year.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2025
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Anderson’s most recent feature was 2021’s Licorice Pizza, which landed three Oscar nominations, including best picture.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The story of the last 25 years of baseball cannot be told without mentioning — repeatedly — the San Francisco Giants.—
Justice delos Santos,
The Mercury News,
1 Jan. 2025
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In 2024, job postings mentioning GenAI (generative AI) increased fourfold, while nearly 50% of non-job seeking professionals recognize the value of AI upskilling, according to research shared via an email from Coursera.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Once in the governor's office, the future president quickly changed the complexion of the state workforce, placing Blacks in 40 percent of influential positions, including boosting their number on Georgia boards from three to 53 and appointing the first Black state patrolman.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
29 Dec. 2024
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But DeSantis and the Legislature upended that arrangement in early 2023 and put the governor in charge of appointing board members.—
Skyler Swisher,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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That’s the cost of not picking in the first round in each of the last three drafts.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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As such, investors will be better off picking ADBE stock in the current dip for robust long-term gains, in our view.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Angels designated for assignment relievers José Quijada and Ángel Perdomo to make room for Johnson and Rule 5 draft pick Garrett McDaniels, who also made the team.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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David Villar, who was out of options, was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Naming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naming. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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