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as in naming
to give a name to
I've dubbed my car the "Lone Ranger," although "Loan Raider" probably would have been more apt
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as in fumbling
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
he dubbed his first attempt at homemade wine, but he got it reasonably right on the second
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Recent Examples of dubbing
The set is selling quickly, with Wayfair dubbing it a popular product.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2026
Those efforts went beyond dubbing audio in different languages to include adapting jokes and other details in the script.
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Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Williams acknowledges that there are fears about dubbing fixes being the thin end of a wedge that could lead to actors being replaced, even if Flawless’ AI only manipulates the face from the nose down.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
The duo joined with a third operator, Larry Beck, merging their companies in 1968 and dubbing it Waste Management.
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Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Heck, one agent still harps on me not dubbing one of his clients All-Rookie First Team half a decade ago.
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Fred Katz,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
This gave rise to some constituents dubbing her Lori Tehran, which is the capitol of Iran, something which Grossi was quick to pick up and run with.
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Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Netflix also supports subtitles and dubbing in more than 30 languages.
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Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Younger audiences, already accustomed to subtitles and dubbing through the global rise of K-pop, anime and other international media, proved especially receptive.
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Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Mar. 2026
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2026
Those efforts went beyond dubbing audio in different languages to include adapting jokes and other details in the script.
—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Williams acknowledges that there are fears about dubbing fixes being the thin end of a wedge that could lead to actors being replaced, even if Flawless’ AI only manipulates the face from the nose down.
—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
The duo joined with a third operator, Larry Beck, merging their companies in 1968 and dubbing it Waste Management.
—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Heck, one agent still harps on me not dubbing one of his clients All-Rookie First Team half a decade ago.
—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
This gave rise to some constituents dubbing her Lori Tehran, which is the capitol of Iran, something which Grossi was quick to pick up and run with.
—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Netflix also supports subtitles and dubbing in more than 30 languages.
—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Younger audiences, already accustomed to subtitles and dubbing through the global rise of K-pop, anime and other international media, proved especially receptive.
—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dubbing
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If tension rises around roles, keep the spotlight moving by naming strengths out loud.
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Many have floated the idea of giving him the Nobel Peace Prize, naming airports after him, and making his birthday a federal holiday.
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With Yerry De los Santos also fumbling a bunt in the eighth, the Yanks tallied a season-high four errors on the night.
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My first few hours with the EM11 NL were marked by overshooting links, fumbling through simple selections, and occasionally wondering why anyone would voluntarily use a vertical mouse.
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Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Draft an application for a class, outline a travel budget, or research a path that has been calling to you.
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Technically, officials said, blowing past the deadline means Alameda County is no longer in exclusive negotiations with the Oakland Acquisition Company.
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But rather than cede ground to an outsider, the town's residents plant TNT in every single structure, blowing them up before Lassiter can get his hands on them.
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Save yourself the guessing game of wondering what is in your fridge by labeling and dating your leftovers.
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Beta 3 also added a Quick Panel icon for Summarise Notifications, with Samsung explicitly labelling the summaries as AI-generated, a small but telling sign that shows how Samsung is managing AI transparency with its users.
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Blade grinders function more like blenders, frantically whirring in circles, mangling the beans, and tossing them all over the grinding chamber.
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Where was Michael Hill, the commissioner’s office executive serving as Team USA’s general manager, while his manager was mangling the stakes of the situation?
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The five-member governing body is guaranteed at least one new face, with four candidates vying for the open 4th District seat now that Doug Chaffee will be terming out at the end of the year.
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With Vice Mayor Pam Foley terming out, five individuals are vying for her District 9 seat, which encompasses a southwestern portion in San Jose, including the Cambrian Park neighborhood.
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It’s been over three decades since Wood was convicted of murdering six young women and girls and burying their bodies near El Paso – crimes for which he was nicknamed the Desert Killer.
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Ciarre Campbell, brother of veteran NFL lineman Calais Campbell, has been charged with murdering their 71-year-old mother, Nateal, inside her Atlanta home.
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“Dubbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dubbing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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