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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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2
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
In Emmy history, 33 actors — 22 men and 11 women — have been posthumously nominated.
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Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
This year, McDonald, the first Black actor cast in the role on Broadway, is nominated in the same category for the same role.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 5 June 2025
The Summit was nominated for a 2024 International Emmy Award and was highlighted as one to watch in the international market by analysts at K7, with several local versions getting a green light.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 4 June 2025
The restaurant nominated by Kelly Fuller and others even has a spinoff, Little Mama’s, with two locations.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
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Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
This year, McDonald, the first Black actor cast in the role on Broadway, is nominated in the same category for the same role.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 5 June 2025
The Summit was nominated for a 2024 International Emmy Award and was highlighted as one to watch in the international market by analysts at K7, with several local versions getting a green light.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 4 June 2025
The restaurant nominated by Kelly Fuller and others even has a spinoff, Little Mama’s, with two locations.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nominate
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The Byrd Rule Thanks to the Byrd Rule, named for the late Senator Robert Byrd (D-W.V.), there are some limits to reconciliation.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Another bonus: The aptly named Cabana Club at the stern offers another 355 square feet surrounded by 270 degrees of windows.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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When French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Jean-Noël Barrot last September as his new Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs—the fourth during eight years in power—some feared the 42-year-old economist might be totally eclipsed by the country’s kinetic leader.—
Vivienne Walt,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Patel and Bongino, who were appointed as the top two leaders at the FBI by Trump, have a history of conspiratorial posts and statements about the Capitol attack.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
9 June 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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But ultimately, he was reassigned to minor league camp, and assigned to Triple-A to start the season.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Crews assigned today will continue hitting hotspots.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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That became evident early on when relievers Jordan Wicks and Luke Little were quickly demoted to Triple-A Iowa after poor outings, third baseman Matt Shaw was sent down to work on his hitting and infielder Gage Workman was designated for assignment and then traded.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Once a site has been designated a national monument, federal permission is required to conduct archaeological investigations or remove resources from within its boundaries.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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As such, the attack on Mariupol Maternity Ward No.3 constitutes an indiscriminate attack, a violation of international humanitarian law and a war crime.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Stephens, who never signed a consignment contract, said his lawyer determined that their correspondence on works, prices, and terms was sufficient to constitute a legal agreement.—
George Nelson for ArtNews,
Robb Report,
7 June 2025
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A lot of buzz has been built around the veteran Jalin Hyatt, as he's been dubbed a potential breakout candidate for the upcoming season.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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For the first time, the American T20 summer tournament, dubbed Major League Cricket, is coming to the Bay Area.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
12 June 2025
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With respect to the recent data sharing between CMS and DHS, HHS acted entirely within its legal authority—and in full compliance with all applicable laws—to ensure that Medicaid benefits are reserved for individuals who are lawfully entitled to receive them.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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All federal employees who are receiving a government pension are entitled to the same benefits as all other workers who receive a pension from work outside Social Security.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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“Nominate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nominate. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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