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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
Another crucial aspect of Cinecittà’s renewal is its state-of-the-art video and audio post-production facilities, including dubbing and mixing rooms and a 35mm and 16mm film development and restoration lab.
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Deadline revealed details of the changes last year, with executives dubbing the plan Project Ada.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 26 Mar. 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
Critics claim Bock successfully shut down early scrutiny by dubbing it as racially motivated.
—Jonah Kaplan, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Credits are now accepted for dubbing into English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2025
Crocs continue to trend among Gen Z, who are now dubbing themselves the #crocgang.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
The soap's sensual marketing theme earned mixed reactions on social media, with some users dubbing it a gimmick and questioning the item's cleanliness.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Deadline revealed details of the changes last year, with executives dubbing the plan Project Ada.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 26 Mar. 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
Critics claim Bock successfully shut down early scrutiny by dubbing it as racially motivated.
—Jonah Kaplan, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Credits are now accepted for dubbing into English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2025
Crocs continue to trend among Gen Z, who are now dubbing themselves the #crocgang.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
The soap's sensual marketing theme earned mixed reactions on social media, with some users dubbing it a gimmick and questioning the item's cleanliness.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dubbing
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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
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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
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Nothing erodes confidence faster than fumbling for lockboxes, waiting on unresponsive listing agents, or showing a space that clearly doesn’t fit.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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Last season’s Detroit Tigers endured the worst divisional collapse in history, fumbling an AL Central lead that reached 15 1/2 games in July.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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Building and construction unions no longer can use their old rhetorical cudgel in this debate — calling prefab homes flimsy and unsafe.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The city did not adopt its own grocery tax to replace it, blowing a roughly $80 million hole in its budget.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Miller’s third save in three tries followed Adrian Morejón blowing his second one-run lead of the season, this time with help from a defensive gaffe.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Many on the outside are, within logic and reason, labeling the collection of moves a rebuild.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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City Attorney Evan Goyke and his neighborhood revitalization and ordinance enforcement team recently slapped one of the city's biggest out-of-state landlords with two lawsuits labeling his properties and business model as a public nuisance.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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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?—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Bruce, my sincere apology for 40 years of mangling your songs in the car.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
11 Dec. 2025
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The district is the poorest the city, and the council race is expected to be one of the most competitive city contests this June, with the current council member, Curren Price, terming out.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Experts are terming this more of a long-term drought given the longevity but still, a wet spring could change things in a hurry.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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What happened Israel’s parliament on Monday gave final approval to legislation that makes death by hanging the default punishment for West Bank Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis.—
Peter Weber,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Israel’s parliament approved death penalty by hanging for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, making capital punishment the default sentence in military courts.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Dubbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dubbing. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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