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as in called
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 fumbled
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 dubbed
Christina Hall, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Both students were dubbed three-star recruits, and university president Kimo Ah Yun wrote in a letter to the community that they had each been named BIG EAST All-Academic Team athletes for their work as students.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
This new generation of EVs, dubbed the Neue Klasse after the line of cars that turned the brand’s fortunes around in the 1960s, will feature a bold new design language and exciting technological advancements.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Located within the Virginia Space Authority’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport in Wallops Island, the facility, dubbed Launch Complex 3, will support testing, launch, and return missions for the reusable rocket.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
The 12 were sentenced over the last year to jail or prison in what the Michigan Attorney General's Office dubbed a large-scale criminal organization responsible for the thefts of hundreds of vehicles throughout six counties in the region and state.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
All titles will be dubbed in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
The wildfire that swept through Chinese Camp, dubbed the 6-5 Fire, had grown to 6,984 acres as of Thursday and was 0% contained, according to Cal Fire.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Which is why tomorrow’s game at Selhurst Park, already dubbed ‘El CASico’ by various internet wits, comes with a dash of extra spice.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
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The 12 were sentenced over the last year to jail or prison in what the Michigan Attorney General's Office dubbed a large-scale criminal organization responsible for the thefts of hundreds of vehicles throughout six counties in the region and state.
—Christina Hall, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Both students were dubbed three-star recruits, and university president Kimo Ah Yun wrote in a letter to the community that they had each been named BIG EAST All-Academic Team athletes for their work as students.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
This new generation of EVs, dubbed the Neue Klasse after the line of cars that turned the brand’s fortunes around in the 1960s, will feature a bold new design language and exciting technological advancements.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Located within the Virginia Space Authority’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport in Wallops Island, the facility, dubbed Launch Complex 3, will support testing, launch, and return missions for the reusable rocket.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
The 12 were sentenced over the last year to jail or prison in what the Michigan Attorney General's Office dubbed a large-scale criminal organization responsible for the thefts of hundreds of vehicles throughout six counties in the region and state.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
All titles will be dubbed in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
The wildfire that swept through Chinese Camp, dubbed the 6-5 Fire, had grown to 6,984 acres as of Thursday and was 0% contained, according to Cal Fire.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Which is why tomorrow’s game at Selhurst Park, already dubbed ‘El CASico’ by various internet wits, comes with a dash of extra spice.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dubbed
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The Republican two-term president tapped Attorney General Pam Bondi to take temporary command of DC's police department and named Terry Cole, administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency, the interim federal commissioner of the police department.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Now that she’s named her successor as Vogue’s top editor, Anna Wintour seems a bit more relaxed.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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There was no ninth-inning drama like Saturday in Baltimore, when Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the bullpen fumbled away a chance at a victory.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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Progressives fumbled their 2022 campaigns for the seat, when multiple candidates with left-wing credentials knocked each other out, letting Goldman prevail with just 26% of the vote.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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For the high-energy number, which at times resembled a block party and at other times a protest, Carpenter called on a number of drag stars.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
8 Sep. 2025
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Turkey’s best men’s marathoner in Rio was born in Kenya — once named Mike Kipruto Kigen, and now called Kaan Kigen Ozbilen — and two of their three athletes in the women’s marathon originated from Ethiopia.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Cleveland Browns blew both a golden opportunity at what would’ve been the surprise upset of Week 1 and a chance to add to the Cincinnati Bengals’ early-season misery of the past few years.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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On a 3rd and 1, Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt got a first down with the help of Kelce blocking on the line, but the tight end blocked a little bit longer after the whistle blew.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Per Dumas’ filing, Weatherington had been on the board for 11 years and had already termed out.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Fisher Protocol, as it was termed, makes vivid the reality that nuclear war, so often spoken of in the bloodless language of tactics and strategy, is unimaginably horrific.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
2 Sep. 2025
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The house is haunted by a family of farmers that lived and died on the land, murdered horribly by the patriarch of the family, but really, the problem is the demon that controls the mirror and its dark reflections.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was murdered on Wednesday during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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The system, labeled as EP95, continues to show signs of organization and environmental conditions are favorable for further development, hurricane center forecasters said in the advisory.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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At school, ensure your child’s inhaler is clearly labeled.—
Rhonda Conner-Warren,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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The youngest daughter of Thaksin is the third member of the Shinawatra family to be booted out before finishing a term.—
Phisanu Phromchanya,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Rodgers celebrated again when kicker Chris Boswell booted the winning 60-yard field goal.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Dubbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dubbed. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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