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as in naming
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 appointing
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 nominating
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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Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
Democrats did manage to avoid nominating a controversial pick in the somewhat competitive 35th Congressional District.
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Megan Pratz,
NPR,
27 May 2026
Stewart’s future is timely because Connecticut Republicans will be nominating a candidate for governor at the state party’s convention at the Mohegan Sun casino on Saturday.
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Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
People are nominating not just themselves, but their moms.
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Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
In 2024, the Old Hyde Park Neighborhood Association organized to stave off the potential demolition of the 1924 building by nominating it for local historic status.
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Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
On April 15, the city’s preservation commission voted to support nominating the hotel for the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, a program of the National Park Service.
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Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
In nominating Shin for the Kay Sexton Award, Hwang explained that long before racial equity and amplifying BIPOC voices gained support in Minnesota and across the country, Shin was at the forefront of difficult and challenging but necessary projects and conversations.
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Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Apr. 2026
Give your mom an early Mother’s Day gift by nominating her.
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News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
Democrats did manage to avoid nominating a controversial pick in the somewhat competitive 35th Congressional District.
—
Megan Pratz,
NPR,
27 May 2026
Stewart’s future is timely because Connecticut Republicans will be nominating a candidate for governor at the state party’s convention at the Mohegan Sun casino on Saturday.
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Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
People are nominating not just themselves, but their moms.
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Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
In 2024, the Old Hyde Park Neighborhood Association organized to stave off the potential demolition of the 1924 building by nominating it for local historic status.
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Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
On April 15, the city’s preservation commission voted to support nominating the hotel for the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, a program of the National Park Service.
—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
In nominating Shin for the Kay Sexton Award, Hwang explained that long before racial equity and amplifying BIPOC voices gained support in Minnesota and across the country, Shin was at the forefront of difficult and challenging but necessary projects and conversations.
—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Apr. 2026
Give your mom an early Mother’s Day gift by nominating her.
—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nominating
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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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This is one of the first announcements WhatsApp has made after appointing a new CEO.
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State law tasked the City Council with appointing a replacement to finish out Lyles’ term ending in December 2027.
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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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Employers should consider assigning a dedicated benefits navigator, someone who won't give legal or financial advice but will help the employee find relevant benefits, understand deadlines and know which professionals to call.
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Target's new attendance point system Target will start tracking unexcused tardiness and absences for its store and warehouse workers in September, assigning point values to violations and terminating any employee who hits 12 points within a year.
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The designer also applied this hardworking sensibility to the interiors’ functionality, designating a cozy den as a children’s area and approaching bedrooms with relaxed hospitality in mind.
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The omissions come after announcements by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin earlier this year that his agency was designating microplastics and pharmaceuticals priority contaminants for testing.
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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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The set is selling quickly, with Wayfair dubbing it a popular product.
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Those efforts went beyond dubbing audio in different languages to include adapting jokes and other details in the script.
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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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