rename
verb
re·name
(ˌ)rē-ˈnām 
renamed; renaming
: to give (someone or something) a new name
renamed the street in honor of the late mayor
… a 16-year-old who left the Orthodox life a year ago. He has renamed himself Adam to cement the break …—
Ron Kampeas
Ron KampeasThe program was actually a relatively simple … script that renames files on your hard drive …—Michael J. Miller
Michael J. MillerExamples of rename in a Sentence
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Policing without owning the outcome is how the old IT wall comes back, renamed.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Schindler compared Pluto's reclassification to the dinosaur Brontosaurus, which was renamed Apatosaurus after further study before later regaining its original classification as scientists refined their understanding.
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Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
It was broadened in most areas to 60 feet wide and renamed the Pennsylvania Road.
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Salena Zito,
Washington Post,
1 July 2026
The next day, Algeria played a pivotal World Cup group match against Austria at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs (renamed Kansas City Stadium for the tournament).
—
Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Schindler compared Pluto's reclassification to the dinosaur Brontosaurus, which was renamed Apatosaurus after further study before later regaining its original classification as scientists refined their understanding.
—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
It was broadened in most areas to 60 feet wide and renamed the Pennsylvania Road.
—
Salena Zito,
Washington Post,
1 July 2026
The next day, Algeria played a pivotal World Cup group match against Austria at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs (renamed Kansas City Stadium for the tournament).
—
Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for rename
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“Rename.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rename. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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