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as in named
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 appointed
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 nominated
As fans have nominated DeVito to voice Wario in an upcoming installment, the comedy legend has responded.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
On Monday, as he was nominated in parliament as a presidential candidate, Min Aung Hlaing anointed Ye Win Oo, a former intelligence chief seen as fiercely loyal to the general, as his successor to lead the military.
—Reuters, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
In February, the band won its first two Grammy Awards, and were nominated for three more.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Minneapolis has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Griffin said her father, Michael, nominated her for the award.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
This year, Shulman is nominated for her work at Her Place Supper Club, an intimate, 24-seat multi-course dining experience with changing menus often taking French, Italian and Jewish inspiration.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The album was first nominated at last year's Latin Grammys, which went down in November — around the same time the general Grammy Award nominations were announced.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
For her performance, Burns was nominated for an Oscar for supporting actress, while Hershey briefly changed her last name to Seagull after a bird was accidentally injured on set.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
On Monday, as he was nominated in parliament as a presidential candidate, Min Aung Hlaing anointed Ye Win Oo, a former intelligence chief seen as fiercely loyal to the general, as his successor to lead the military.
—Reuters, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
In February, the band won its first two Grammy Awards, and were nominated for three more.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Minneapolis has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Griffin said her father, Michael, nominated her for the award.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
This year, Shulman is nominated for her work at Her Place Supper Club, an intimate, 24-seat multi-course dining experience with changing menus often taking French, Italian and Jewish inspiration.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The album was first nominated at last year's Latin Grammys, which went down in November — around the same time the general Grammy Award nominations were announced.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
For her performance, Burns was nominated for an Oscar for supporting actress, while Hershey briefly changed her last name to Seagull after a bird was accidentally injured on set.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nominated
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The clip, shared by her owner, shows the golden retriever—now named Kaiko—settling into a bedroom on what was described as her very first night living indoors.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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San Diego State’s Ava Schaffel was named the Mountain West conference pitcher of the week for allowing two runs on four hits in 9 2/3 innings over two games, although the Aztecs (19-15, 4-5) lost two of three games at New Mexico.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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If the judge signs off on the case April 2, a fund administrator will be appointed and a website will be created for the settlement.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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It was well appointed and modern, with a sleek and nicely stocked wet bar, and curtains that swiftly opened or closed at the touch of a button.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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After the fight was called, Barber lay on the canvas for a few minutes, looking around and breathing heavily, while UFC trainers evaluated her.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2026
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Les Grenadiers, as the team is often called, were in the midst of a magical run through the regional tournament that determined which teams from North America would earn a place in the 2026 World Cup.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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The missing candy bars could enter unofficial sales channels across European markets, the company said, but if this does happen, all products can be traced using the unique batch code assigned to individual bars.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Israeli military said he was assigned to the 890th Battalion, Paratroopers Brigade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Elsewhere on Reddit, in what is labeled an Oracle employees group, there was discussion about job cuts in Canada, India and the United States over the last week.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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And the deepfake usages, while clearly labeled as satire when Deep Voodoo does it, can still contribute to a culture of mistrust online.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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And as of yesterday, such claims constituted a winning argument against social media titans.—
Maggie Harrison Dupré,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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The judge also blocked Kennedy's 13 appointees from serving on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), finding the panel unlawfully constituted.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The blaze, dubbed the Crown fire, broke out northwest of there in hilly terrain.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Tesla's self-driving technology and the development of a humanoid robot, dubbed Optimus, are expected to further turbocharge growth, according to Ives.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Many know that May 31 is Memorial Day, a day to honor deceased military personnel and veterans, but the whole month of May is designated Military Appreciation Month.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Entries that have been flagged for reconciliation and those designated on a drawback claim or covered by an open protest will not be processed yet.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Nominated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nominated. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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