as in known
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as in called
to give a name to
decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"
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as in mentioned
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 appointed
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 selected
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 set
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 chose
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
they finally named a date for the wedding
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Adjective
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With no known modern specimens, scientists initially assumed that this small marsupial had long been extinct, known only from Ice Age fossils.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025 -
In October 2023, authorities confirmed Jesperson’s last known victim as 34-year-old Suzanne Kjellenberg, whose remains were found in September 1994 in Crestview, Florida.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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As mentioned in the article, members of the Chicago Woman’s Club played a key role in establishing the nation’s first juvenile court in 1899.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Several senators mentioned concerns about the closure of rural hospitals in their states.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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He was convinced Liverpool had made a shrewd choice when Slot was appointed as Klopp’s successor, having seen his work close up during his three-year reign at Feyenoord.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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After the presidential election, in 1989, Bush appointed her to be a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
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In an interview with Fox Business on Wednesday, Dimon said rising interest rates, sticky inflation, and widening credit spreads are setting the stage for a wave of financial strain among U.S. companies.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Their trial, originally set for next week, has been postponed until July.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Officials have not specified the nature of the injuries to any of the four people.—
Harry Harris,
The Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2024
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No cause of death was specified.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Dec. 2024
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It was also nominated for Best Picture and won the award for Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Jane Fonda, nominated in the same category, looks happier for Matlin than Hurt.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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It is frequently cited as a failure of multiculturalism and the impact of mass immigration.—
Adam Shaw,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Wiliams cited negative plays — and there were too many on the opening drive — as why the offense cannot begin clicking early.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
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Every player at Brentford is assigned to a member of the coaching staff.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Finland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes that individuals whose passport gender does not match their gender assigned at birth may have their visa or travel permit denied.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Named.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/named. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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