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as in monikers
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
introduced himself and then asked what my name was
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as in insults
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
quit calling her names
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as in faces
outward and often deceptive indication
a celebrity who is the head of the charitable organization in name only
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as in reputations
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
has a good name among fellow marine biologists
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as in celebrities
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
managed to get several names to appear at the restaurant's opening
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as in labels
to give a name to
decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"
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as in mentions
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 nominates
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 picks
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 sets
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 figures
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 names
Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Staff weathering the storm The Cubs are more than halfway through the season and playing around a 90-win pace, yet their clubhouse often looks like a scene out of spring training, with new names, unfamiliar faces, and players coming and going.
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Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Here are some of the dividend-paying names that made the cut.
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Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Luxury Private Active Travel And Special Variations The top names in luxury active travel all offer private versions of their trip and bespoke trips as well.
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Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Phaedra, not new to this rodeo, urges them to name names and put it all on the table.
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Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
The pair changed their names around that time.
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Julie Carr Smyth,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Jackman stood before the congregation and held up a piece of paper with a long list of names, people in the county whose debt had been bought and retired by the church.
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Noam Levey,
NPR,
28 June 2026
The pair changed their names around that time.
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Julie Carr Smyth,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and the Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq are all still standing, and the memorandum names Lebanon as a covered front.
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Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Ethan also names his all-Survivor soccer team.
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Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
In the suit — which names CBS TV Studios, Matlock EPs Nicki Renna and Jeffrey Lieber as defendants, along with Urman — Lowe says he was pressured to take a dog of the showrunner’s with the implication that his job depended on it.
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Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Below, Lasdun names six great books about terrible happenings.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
17 June 2026
The lawsuit names Attorney General Raúl Labrador and county prosecutors.
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Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
16 June 2026
Truist names the company’s third CEO On Monday, June 15, Truist announced Lyons as its new CEO.
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Claire Harutunian,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
The suit names the school, the Archdiocese of New York and a former coach as defendants.
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Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
The five names to know for 2027 Five of the potential contenders currently sit on the Charlotte City Council.
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Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Staff weathering the storm The Cubs are more than halfway through the season and playing around a 90-win pace, yet their clubhouse often looks like a scene out of spring training, with new names, unfamiliar faces, and players coming and going.
—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Here are some of the dividend-paying names that made the cut.
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Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Luxury Private Active Travel And Special Variations The top names in luxury active travel all offer private versions of their trip and bespoke trips as well.
—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Phaedra, not new to this rodeo, urges them to name names and put it all on the table.
—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
The pair changed their names around that time.
—
Julie Carr Smyth,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Jackman stood before the congregation and held up a piece of paper with a long list of names, people in the county whose debt had been bought and retired by the church.
—
Noam Levey,
NPR,
28 June 2026
The pair changed their names around that time.
—
Julie Carr Smyth,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Verb
The lawsuit also names as a defendant ACF Property Management, which manages the Commons at Walnut Creek shopping center where the massage spa is located.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and the Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq are all still standing, and the memorandum names Lebanon as a covered front.
—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Ethan also names his all-Survivor soccer team.
—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
In the suit — which names CBS TV Studios, Matlock EPs Nicki Renna and Jeffrey Lieber as defendants, along with Urman — Lowe says he was pressured to take a dog of the showrunner’s with the implication that his job depended on it.
—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Below, Lasdun names six great books about terrible happenings.
—
The Week Us,
TheWeek,
17 June 2026
The lawsuit names Attorney General Raúl Labrador and county prosecutors.
—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
16 June 2026
Truist names the company’s third CEO On Monday, June 15, Truist announced Lyons as its new CEO.
—
Claire Harutunian,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
The suit names the school, the Archdiocese of New York and a former coach as defendants.
—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for names
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The jokes and goofy monikers mattered.
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There are some monikers common to Gen Z that today's parents may consider totally new-to-them options.
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According to Spell and members of his congregation, the man had a history of verbally harassing them with threats, insults and racial slurs.
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Michael Lind, the writer and New America co-founder, argues in Commonplace, the magazine of Oren Cass’s American Compass, that a decent wage and a safety net should be enough, and that handing workers a stake in capital insults the dignity of their labor.
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Big names and big faces on television are bound to have their critics.
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Every round, both losing players have to put stickers on their faces.
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Not only does the media cycle move fast, but reputations can shift just as quickly.
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Those communities can move faster than formal hiring channels and build more trust because reputations form around concrete contributions rather than résumés and cover letters.
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The agency’s new group mainly includes health professionals who prescribe, produce or promote peptides, which have become a wellness trend among athletes, influencers and celebrities.
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To prevent impersonation, WhatsApp will hold back usernames for high-profile people or groups such as celebrities, public figures and government entities.
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Netris labels its approach NAAM, for Network Automation, Abstraction, and Multi-Tenancy, and has become the platform neoclouds standardize on as the category takes shape.
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Sony Music, which owns SZA’s label RCA Records, is also in active litigation against Suno and competitor Udio, though labels Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group have settled their lawsuits against the music generators.
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When anyone mentions golf in Oregon, Bandon Dunes is usually the first name that drops.
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Manaker mentions that calcium bisglycinate is a chelated form that tends to be well tolerated, even among people who’ve had difficulty with other types.
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Even though the president nominates agency leaders, those commissioners are confirmed by the Senate and must not be unfairly punished for exercising independent judgment, Potter said.
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Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA, a surprising comeback after the former Navy SEAL was fired last May for defending the agency’s existence amid calls to dismantle it.
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“Names.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/names. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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