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as in to name
to give a name to
this first drawing, which we'll nominate as Plan A, shows how the house would look with the smaller annex
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as in to appoint
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
the U.S. Constitution directs the president to nominate ambassadors
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Recent Examples of nominate
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated President Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize.
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Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2025
Editors and a panel of experts started by nominating their top picks, factoring in the variety of stores, the breadth of dining and entertainment options, ease of access, and events that set them apart from the rest.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
At last month’s state Republican convention, Katie Frost chaired a nominating committee that recommended delegates reelect state Party Chairman Josh McKoon.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 July 2025
The full landscape of potential competitors isn’t yet clear, as candidates have until 5 p.m. on Friday to submit their nominating petitions.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
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Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2025
Editors and a panel of experts started by nominating their top picks, factoring in the variety of stores, the breadth of dining and entertainment options, ease of access, and events that set them apart from the rest.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
At last month’s state Republican convention, Katie Frost chaired a nominating committee that recommended delegates reelect state Party Chairman Josh McKoon.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 July 2025
The full landscape of potential competitors isn’t yet clear, as candidates have until 5 p.m. on Friday to submit their nominating petitions.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nominate
Verb
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Sarah Bushman has been named the new Director of Advancement.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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IndyStar is not naming the people arrested because they had not been formally charged at the time of publication.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
30 July 2025
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In 2014, Gutierrez was appointed to the Maricopa County Community College board.—
Maria Polletta,
AZCentral.com,
30 July 2025
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Kentucky Opera has appointed Peggy Kriha Miller as Interim General Director and CEO.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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However, today most young people rarely call each other.—
Andrea Wigfield,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2023
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Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives.—
WSJ,
WSJ,
14 Feb. 2023
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The Education Agency assigns a letter grade to campuses and districts based on a formula, which involves student achievement, growth, college readiness and other factors.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The two groups were randomly assigned to one of two lifestyle programs that ran for two years.—
Alice Park,
Time,
30 July 2025
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Veteran reliever Ryan Pressly was designated for assignment to create a roster spot for Rogers.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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In a corresponding move, RHP Ryan Pressly has been designated for assignment.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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These activities constitute a serious violation of copyright law and other applicable laws and regulations.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The bots, which can be found on your way up to the second level, constitute almost the entirety of the restaurant’s decor.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
27 July 2025
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Two men of strikingly disparate height are dubbed Mutt and Jeff.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
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That’s right, the Super One’s grille can contain a massive LED screen dubbed its F.A.C.E., or, Front AI Communication Ecosystem.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Tenants could also file a lawsuit against their landlord, and they are entitled to withhold rent.—
Gabriel L. Schwartz,
The Conversation,
17 July 2025
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In your situation, whether your broker is entitled to half of the deposit from the first buyer who defaulted will depend on the terms of your listing agreement.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
17 July 2025
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