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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
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.
—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
Now that facility, Pinnacle Multicare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, is suing the very administration that is nominating Landa to the diplomatic post.
—Eli Cahan, ProPublica, 23 Mar. 2026
By participating in this Neighborhood Initiative and nominating those who strengthen our neighborhoods, each of us can help make our city stronger, more connected and more welcoming.
—Chuck Page, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
His campaign says nominating Paxton could force Republicans to spend millions defending a seat that should otherwise be secure.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
The remaining 110 seats in the 275-member House will be filled through a proportional representation system, with political parties nominating lawmakers based on the share of votes each party receives.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
City Council President Kevin Carrico is nominating former Jacksonville Association of Fire Fighters president Randy Wyse to the JEA board for the seat currently held by Arthur Adams as the board goes through a patch of leadership turbulence.
—David Bauerlein, Florida Times-Union, 2 Mar. 2026
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
Now that facility, Pinnacle Multicare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, is suing the very administration that is nominating Landa to the diplomatic post.
—Eli Cahan, ProPublica, 23 Mar. 2026
By participating in this Neighborhood Initiative and nominating those who strengthen our neighborhoods, each of us can help make our city stronger, more connected and more welcoming.
—Chuck Page, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
His campaign says nominating Paxton could force Republicans to spend millions defending a seat that should otherwise be secure.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
The remaining 110 seats in the 275-member House will be filled through a proportional representation system, with political parties nominating lawmakers based on the share of votes each party receives.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
City Council President Kevin Carrico is nominating former Jacksonville Association of Fire Fighters president Randy Wyse to the JEA board for the seat currently held by Arthur Adams as the board goes through a patch of leadership turbulence.
—David Bauerlein, Florida Times-Union, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nominating
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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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Avex has made several notable moves over the past year, first with acquiring Silverstein’s S10 Publishing and appointing him CEO.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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But the board went in a new direction, appointing Manuel Pellegrini — with the Chilean lasting 18 months, before the club came crawling back to Moyes.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 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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Andy begins assigning tough features about meaningful topics outside of which accessories go best with your spring wardrobe, none of which hit with Runway readers.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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More faculty are requiring office hours, assigning presentations and cold-calling on students in class.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Last year, the government constrained the movements of media within the building, designating certain wings of the Casa Rosada off limits and capping attendance at news briefings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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That can include checking for possible reasons the child is crying, such as hunger or needing a diaper change; trying out a list of strategies to calm the baby; and designating a spot, such as a crib or playpen, to leave the child for a few minutes while the parent cools off.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
26 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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Deadline revealed details of the changes last year, with executives dubbing the plan Project Ada.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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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
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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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“Nominating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nominating. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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