1
as in calling
to give a name to
decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"
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2
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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4
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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5
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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as in designation
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Recent Examples of naming
James Powel, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The naming of the current conflict in the Middle East presents its own issues.
—Esther Brito Ruiz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Ranting on LinkedIn and bad-mouthing your ex-employer or naming and shaming your last negative recruitment experience won’t help you either.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Last week, McLaren announced Mastercard will be the team’s naming partner starting in 2026, ending a decade-plus without a title sponsorship agreement.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Mastercard will become the naming partner of McLaren’s Formula One team from 2026, The Athletic can reveal.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
The appointments follow Radial’s naming of David Buoymaster as chief investment officer, Johnny Holden as chief revenue and strategy officer, Dave McIntosh as executive VP of content and business affairs, and Max Pinigin as CFO.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2025
The multiple is often referred to as the P/E, but the same naming convention applies if other metrics are being used, such as price-to-sales.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
Contests included the naming of a fan favorite beer as well as a fan favorite hot sauce.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Wintour, 75, only recently stepped away from daily editorial operations at American Vogue (naming Chloe Malle, longtime employee and daughter of actor Candice Bergen, as editorial director).
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
In today’s digital age, there's an additional resource for naming your baby—beyond just online databases.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 10 Sep. 2025
Transit agencies often rely on private companies to provide funding in exchange for sponsorships or station naming rights.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The ever-energetic Spanish designer has been optimistic about the slowdown of luxury in hard times and is intent on leaving behind a family legacy, naming his niece, Kristina Blahnik, as CEO.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Start by naming what’s really going on.
—London School Of Economics, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Shortly after its discovery, signs of a comet-like coma and tail became evident, giving it an additional designation of C/2025 N1 (ATLAS), the naming convention for comets.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
McClatchy News is not naming the couple to protect the identity of children who lived in the home.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Apple announced a new naming scheme and design for iOS during the Worldwide Developers Conference keynote June 9.
—James Powel, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The naming of the current conflict in the Middle East presents its own issues.
—Esther Brito Ruiz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Ranting on LinkedIn and bad-mouthing your ex-employer or naming and shaming your last negative recruitment experience won’t help you either.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Last week, McLaren announced Mastercard will be the team’s naming partner starting in 2026, ending a decade-plus without a title sponsorship agreement.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Mastercard will become the naming partner of McLaren’s Formula One team from 2026, The Athletic can reveal.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
The appointments follow Radial’s naming of David Buoymaster as chief investment officer, Johnny Holden as chief revenue and strategy officer, Dave McIntosh as executive VP of content and business affairs, and Max Pinigin as CFO.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2025
The multiple is often referred to as the P/E, but the same naming convention applies if other metrics are being used, such as price-to-sales.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
Contests included the naming of a fan favorite beer as well as a fan favorite hot sauce.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
Union rules prevent the WGGB from naming the other nominees or how many there were.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Wintour, 75, only recently stepped away from daily editorial operations at American Vogue (naming Chloe Malle, longtime employee and daughter of actor Candice Bergen, as editorial director).
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
In today’s digital age, there's an additional resource for naming your baby—beyond just online databases.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 10 Sep. 2025
Transit agencies often rely on private companies to provide funding in exchange for sponsorships or station naming rights.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The ever-energetic Spanish designer has been optimistic about the slowdown of luxury in hard times and is intent on leaving behind a family legacy, naming his niece, Kristina Blahnik, as CEO.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Start by naming what’s really going on.
—London School Of Economics, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Shortly after its discovery, signs of a comet-like coma and tail became evident, giving it an additional designation of C/2025 N1 (ATLAS), the naming convention for comets.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
McClatchy News is not naming the couple to protect the identity of children who lived in the home.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for naming
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The tightening polls also came after Cornyn leaned into the Texas redistricting fight, garnering attention for calling on the FBI to help bring back Democrats who had fled the state in protest against efforts to redraw the maps.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
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With Brown's impending court date set for later this month, Republicans are calling for the removal of Magistrate Judge Teresa Stokes, who lawmakers argue didn't hold Brown accountable for his past alleged crimes.—
Tierra Cunningham,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Despite specifying various antics with pills, a belt-as-noose, and a gun, Cloud has given him no real demons to explore.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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IEPs set out guidelines for the special education the school will provide the child, specifying the specific accommodations, type of instruction, and behavioral plans that will be used to support the student.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
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To make a point, Ivey launched his own campaign nominating his goat, Clay Henry, for mayor.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Rachel met with Vince in the HOH room and thanked him for not nominating her.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
29 Aug. 2025
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This evolved into a prototype chiefly engineered by Burrell Smith, selecting for its CPU the 8-bit Motorola 6809 as an upgrade from the Apple II's MOS 6502 but still keeping costs low.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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At the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, the Reply AI Film Festival named Love at First Sight by Jacopo Reale, its Grand Prize winner, The AI Film Festival announced winners during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, selecting from over 2,500 submissions from 67 countries.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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What To Know Monday's ruling comes just one day before the Federal Reserve begins a crucial two-day interest rate-setting meeting.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The central bank has also been setting its daily reference rate stronger — around which the onshore yuan is allowed to trade within a 2% range — near its strongest level seen in last November, allowing a gradual appreciation against the dollar.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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This means regularly assessing your thinking skills, consciously choosing when to engage versus delegate mental tasks, and maintaining practices that keep your mind sharp.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Neighbors lined up against the farmers’ solar project, putting the county commission in a position of choosing between private property rights and what neighbors think is best.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kuck was referring to the State Department’s designation of CGTN as a foreign mission of the CCP in 2020.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Such designations can result in lower mortgage rates and reduced down payment requirements compared to rental or second-home classifications.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Neighbors reportedly told Ku’s brother that prior to the fateful Taiwan trip, Herchen and Ku could be heard arguing and mentioning divorce.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Also worth mentioning is Luminara’s Marina complex, which gives guests an alternative to off-ship exploration.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Naming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naming. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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