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1
as in calling
to give a name to
decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"
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as in specifying
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 nominating
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 selecting
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 setting
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 choosing
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
they finally named a date for the wedding
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Take courses in accounting software like QuickBooks or Xero, and consider professional certifications like the Certified Bookkeeper designation from the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers to enhance your credentials.—
Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Expected to hammer down for $20 million (CHF 18 million), the ultra-rare gem has a Type IIb designation, a classification that includes less than 0.5 percent of all diamonds.—
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Conflict is inevitable because humans are complex by nature, and within a team setting this is amplified through a collection of infinitely complex individuals.—
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Henry, by the way, is one rushing touchdown away from setting a franchise record and 217 rushing yards away from 2,000 for the season.—
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After leafing through the hefty menu I am beset by option paralysis, eventually ignoring drinks called ‘Corpse Reviver’ and ‘Balls’, instead choosing ‘Leave For Milan’, which includes gin, vermouth and some sort of rhubarb foam.—
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These improvements came from choosing the right ERP, working with experienced implementers and using an agile approach during implementation.—
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Ron DeSantis is little more than a year removed from challenging Trump for the GOP presidential nomination only to get blown out in the Iowa caucuses and see his candidacy vanquished.—
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If these numbers persist, his path to the nomination may be shorter and smoother than expected—reshaping the dynamics of the race and putting pressure on rivals to consolidate support or risk elimination.—
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The prohibition may apply even when AI uses proxy indicators—such as discussions of past legal trouble, affiliations with certain groups, or posts mentioning financial hardship.—
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The plan was due to be discussed on Thursday during a meeting among the agency's leadership, CNN reported, mentioning a source familiar with the matter who decided to remain anonymous to avoid retaliation.—
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In the aftermath of Skinner’s exit, Spurs underwent an internal review of their women’s setup, appointing Andy Rogers — previously Spurs’ head of global development — to managing director of women’s football.—
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Listen to this article New York City Transit — the MTA division that runs the city’s buses, subways and Access-A-Ride — is appointing new leadership in each system, the Daily News has learned.—
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While picking his brain about the former series, Entertainment Weekly got the creator of both shows — Bruce Miller — to provide an update on the new one.—
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This takes the guesswork out of picking a winner.—
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Here’s my exact approach to helping teens quickly, painlessly complete their missing assignments.—
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Lowder suffered the loss in both, losing his start in Arizona to Clayton Kershaw, who was on a rehab assignment for the Los Angeles Dodgers.—
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“Naming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naming. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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