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as in naming
to give a name to
I've dubbed my car the "Lone Ranger," although "Loan Raider" probably would have been more apt
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as in fumbling
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
he dubbed his first attempt at homemade wine, but he got it reasonably right on the second
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Recent Examples of dubbing
Deadline revealed details of the changes last year, with executives dubbing the plan Project Ada.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
This gave rise to some constituents dubbing her Lori Tehran, which is the capitol of Iran, something which Grossi was quick to pick up and run with.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Netflix also supports subtitles and dubbing in more than 30 languages.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Another crucial aspect of Cinecittà’s renewal is its state-of-the-art video and audio post-production facilities, including dubbing and mixing rooms and a 35mm and 16mm film development and restoration lab.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Younger audiences, already accustomed to subtitles and dubbing through the global rise of K-pop, anime and other international media, proved especially receptive.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026
Critics claim Bock successfully shut down early scrutiny by dubbing it as racially motivated.
—Jonah Kaplan, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Credits are now accepted for dubbing into English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2025
Crocs continue to trend among Gen Z, who are now dubbing themselves the #crocgang.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
This gave rise to some constituents dubbing her Lori Tehran, which is the capitol of Iran, something which Grossi was quick to pick up and run with.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Netflix also supports subtitles and dubbing in more than 30 languages.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Another crucial aspect of Cinecittà’s renewal is its state-of-the-art video and audio post-production facilities, including dubbing and mixing rooms and a 35mm and 16mm film development and restoration lab.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Younger audiences, already accustomed to subtitles and dubbing through the global rise of K-pop, anime and other international media, proved especially receptive.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026
Critics claim Bock successfully shut down early scrutiny by dubbing it as racially motivated.
—Jonah Kaplan, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Credits are now accepted for dubbing into English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2025
Crocs continue to trend among Gen Z, who are now dubbing themselves the #crocgang.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dubbing
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And the general idea of naming a horse The Puma is pretty funny.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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In a speech to Congress, the monarch avoided naming the president but highlighted democratic norms, Ukraine and Western unity.—
Michael Birnbaum,
Washington Post,
29 Apr. 2026
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There was an emotional honesty that embraced the idea that growth isn’t always linear (see Andie from The Devil Wears Prada, fumbling a relationship with a good guy because her career came first).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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Be ill-prepared for Christmas and face the danger of fumbling your most profitable time of the year.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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In November 2024, Councilmembers Monica Rodriguez and Bob Blumenfield introduced a motion calling for the city to explore bypassing LAHSA and contracting directly with service providers, citing concerns about fragmentation and accountability.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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And their second-best defender, Jaden McDaniels, is skilled at calling the Nuggets’ names.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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This kind of build-up is unusual because volatile elements like sodium, which can get exposed after an object is blasted with micrometeorites, are usually later depleted by solar winds blowing from the sun and the general influence of space.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Hafley praised Johnson, labeling the draft’s 27th pick, a player the Dolphins traded up for, as his favorite cornerback in the draft because of his combination of size, speed, athleticism and footwork.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Label each basket clearly to avoid any mix-ups; consider clip-on labels for fabric baskets or labeling the shelf for quick and easy identification.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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Where was Michael Hill, the commissioner’s office executive serving as Team USA’s general manager, while his manager was mangling the stakes of the situation?—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Bruce, my sincere apology for 40 years of mangling your songs in the car.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
11 Dec. 2025
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The district is the poorest the city, and the council race is expected to be one of the most competitive city contests this June, with the current council member, Curren Price, terming out.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Experts are terming this more of a long-term drought given the longevity but still, a wet spring could change things in a hurry.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Some progressives have cheered Luigi Mangione for murdering Brian Thompson, a health-care CEO.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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The unsealed indictment formally charges Bowen with murdering Metayer Bowen with a firearm and tampering with evidence.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dubbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dubbing. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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