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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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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Recent Examples of naming
Jordan Brannon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Its parent company, Alphabet, generally doesn’t have a sense of humor in its product naming, but its subsidiary, Google, did recently launch an AI image-generation product called Nano Banana.
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Rakesh Agrawal,
PC Magazine,
28 June 2026
Last month, Lopiano was among the Stamford sports figures honored with the naming of a field in her honor.
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Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
The university also finalized a 10-year naming rights agreement for Williams Arena, which will now be called The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
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CBS News,
17 June 2026
The Park District and Chicago Piping Plovers plan to announce a naming contest Tuesday for the four chicks, with organizers encouraging submissions tied to Chicago history or culture.
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Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Rodriguez said the naming and storytelling runs through the rooms themselves.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Queen of Hearts and The Girl with the Needle actress Trine Dyrholm co-stars a woman estranged from children who turns up uninvited at a weekend-long naming party for her son’s firstborn child at a luxury season resort.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
The board voted in late March to create a naming committee, the first step in a process the district overhauled last year.
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Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
5 July 2026
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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Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2026
After recently joining the brand ambassadorship craze by naming Spanish music sensation Bad Gyal as their brand’s first ambassador, the Dsquared2 founders are adding a male counterpart to this new strategy by tapping another local talent.
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Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 July 2026
Ownership means knowing which problems are actually yours to carry, choosing responsibility with clarity, naming the trade-offs and saying when something needs more time, more context or more support.
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Somdutta Singh,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Marylanders showed their adoration by naming Montgomery County for him.
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Sarah M.s. Pearsall,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Sonnenfeld’s diagnosis is the most granular, naming specific institutions and explaining their paralysis one by one.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
As part of the Fillmore Jazz Festival traditions, festival organizers have paid tribute to some legendary jazz artists by naming the stages after them.
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Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
At this point, since the man is not facing any charges, KDKA-TV is not naming him.
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Chris Hoffman,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Noun
Smaller brands can improve through unique naming, consistent profiles and clear entity signals across the website, Google Business Profile, social profiles, review platforms and third-party listings.
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Jordan Brannon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Its parent company, Alphabet, generally doesn’t have a sense of humor in its product naming, but its subsidiary, Google, did recently launch an AI image-generation product called Nano Banana.
—
Rakesh Agrawal,
PC Magazine,
28 June 2026
Last month, Lopiano was among the Stamford sports figures honored with the naming of a field in her honor.
—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
The university also finalized a 10-year naming rights agreement for Williams Arena, which will now be called The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
—
CBS News,
17 June 2026
The Park District and Chicago Piping Plovers plan to announce a naming contest Tuesday for the four chicks, with organizers encouraging submissions tied to Chicago history or culture.
—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Rodriguez said the naming and storytelling runs through the rooms themselves.
—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Queen of Hearts and The Girl with the Needle actress Trine Dyrholm co-stars a woman estranged from children who turns up uninvited at a weekend-long naming party for her son’s firstborn child at a luxury season resort.
—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
The board voted in late March to create a naming committee, the first step in a process the district overhauled last year.
—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
Verb
If tension rises around roles, keep the spotlight moving by naming strengths out loud.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
5 July 2026
Many have floated the idea of giving him the Nobel Peace Prize, naming airports after him, and making his birthday a federal holiday.
—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2026
After recently joining the brand ambassadorship craze by naming Spanish music sensation Bad Gyal as their brand’s first ambassador, the Dsquared2 founders are adding a male counterpart to this new strategy by tapping another local talent.
—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 July 2026
Ownership means knowing which problems are actually yours to carry, choosing responsibility with clarity, naming the trade-offs and saying when something needs more time, more context or more support.
—
Somdutta Singh,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Marylanders showed their adoration by naming Montgomery County for him.
—
Sarah M.s. Pearsall,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Sonnenfeld’s diagnosis is the most granular, naming specific institutions and explaining their paralysis one by one.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
As part of the Fillmore Jazz Festival traditions, festival organizers have paid tribute to some legendary jazz artists by naming the stages after them.
—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
At this point, since the man is not facing any charges, KDKA-TV is not naming him.
—
Chris Hoffman,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for naming
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Lula has argued the designation is inappropriate because the groups seek profit rather than political change.
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Long before Flagstaff earned its dark-sky designation, there was Lowell Observatory, established in 1894 and now a National Historic Landmark.
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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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However, Polestar will continue supporting US drivers of its EVs without specifying for how long.
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On June 11, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department released a statement specifying that Mexican authorities had not contacted them about the tip or the search efforts, but saying the investigation was still ongoing.
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Political conventions during presidential election years are technically how parties conduct business such as finalizing their platform and nominating the presidential and vice presidential candidates.
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Democrats did manage to avoid nominating a controversial pick in the somewhat competitive 35th Congressional District.
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In Buffalo, New York, the 2026 NHL draft action kicked off with the Toronto Maple Leafs selecting Penn State winger Gavin McKenna – a pick most people expected would open the night.
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While selecting pieces for the exhibit, Pacini visited the carousel in storage.
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Beginning in the late 1960s, artists abandoned galleries in favour of deserts, salt flats, mesas, and remote terrain, using these surroundings as both setting and material.
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Beyond peak performance Vision Marine attracted industry attention in 2023 after one of its electric boats reached 116 mph, setting a speed record for the category.
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On an album centered on killing ego and embracing growth, the response feels less like avoidance and more like a man choosing peace over proving a point.
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That means creating an easily navigable layout, incorporating soft, inviting textures and materials, and choosing extra-comfortable furniture.
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Vance is considered one of the potential frontrunners for the Republican nomination in 2028.
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Four Democrats battled for the Democratic nomination for attorney general.
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“Naming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naming. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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