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as in to name
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 to appoint
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 nominate
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated President Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize.
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Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2025
Editors and a panel of experts started by nominating their top picks, factoring in the variety of stores, the breadth of dining and entertainment options, ease of access, and events that set them apart from the rest.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
At last month’s state Republican convention, Katie Frost chaired a nominating committee that recommended delegates reelect state Party Chairman Josh McKoon.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 July 2025
The full landscape of potential competitors isn’t yet clear, as candidates have until 5 p.m. on Friday to submit their nominating petitions.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
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Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2025
Editors and a panel of experts started by nominating their top picks, factoring in the variety of stores, the breadth of dining and entertainment options, ease of access, and events that set them apart from the rest.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
At last month’s state Republican convention, Katie Frost chaired a nominating committee that recommended delegates reelect state Party Chairman Josh McKoon.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 July 2025
The full landscape of potential competitors isn’t yet clear, as candidates have until 5 p.m. on Friday to submit their nominating petitions.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nominate
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And their problem is a Belarusian named Boris Volchek (Bogdan Yasinski), who has a penchant for explosions and revenge.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Paretta reflects on women’s involvement in Formula E from the start, naming pioneers like Katherine Legge, Simona de Silvestro, and Michela Cerruti.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Authorities working on the project, which has faced delays and budget overruns, have been reviewing the scope and feasibility of the giga project and appointed a new CEO for that purpose.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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In early 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Zalupski to the University of Florida Board of Trustees.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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However, today most young people rarely call each other.—
Andrea Wigfield,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2023
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Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives.—
WSJ,
WSJ,
14 Feb. 2023
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Futures market data shows that investors now assign a 93.3% probability that the Fed will keep rates unchanged at its July meeting.—
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CNBC,
14 July 2025
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Registration ensures everyone is accounted for, prevents duplication of efforts and allows coordinators to assign tasks efficiently, Mckell said.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
13 July 2025
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Prior to Saturday’s game against the Braves, the Yankees designated Rico Garcia for assignment and promoted Allan Winans.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 July 2025
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Abbott has designated bills dealing with early warning systems and emergency communications as priorities for the Legislature’s special session, scheduled to last 30 days.—
John Hanna,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
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And if brutally detaining overwhelmingly peaceful gardeners, farmhands, and construction workers who came to America to build a life constitutes an emergency, what doesn’t?—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Nothing provided on this site constitutes tax advice.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Two men of strikingly disparate height are dubbed Mutt and Jeff.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
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That’s right, the Super One’s grille can contain a massive LED screen dubbed its F.A.C.E., or, Front AI Communication Ecosystem.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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The high court did not rule on whether Vullo had immunity, something the Second Circuit decided she was entitled to in Thursday’s ruling.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
17 July 2025
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Tenants could also file a lawsuit against their landlord, and they are entitled to withhold rent.—
Gabriel L. Schwartz,
The Conversation,
17 July 2025
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“Nominate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nominate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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