as in especially
that is to say
there's always one person stuck with cleaning up the mess, namely me
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Recent Examples of namely
In a truly democratic education system, curriculum design should reflect the voices of all stakeholders and not just those in positions of power, namely instructors.
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Sharon Tettegah, The Conversation, 21 May 2025
And while some positions — namely cornerback and safety — still need some more proven depth, the roster is largely overloaded with legitimate NFL talent entering the summer.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
With a reliance on EA’s intellectual property—namely data and images extracted from the popular Ultimate Team mode—Futbin and its peers were once seen as a nuisance at Redwood City, Calif., headquarters.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 19 May 2025
After that, labor leaders were unwilling to accept new terms Polis sought to introduce — namely, that organized labor and Democratic lawmakers consider cutting restaurant workers’ tipped minimum wages in some places or discuss expanding charter schools.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
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Sharon Tettegah, The Conversation, 21 May 2025
And while some positions — namely cornerback and safety — still need some more proven depth, the roster is largely overloaded with legitimate NFL talent entering the summer.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
With a reliance on EA’s intellectual property—namely data and images extracted from the popular Ultimate Team mode—Futbin and its peers were once seen as a nuisance at Redwood City, Calif., headquarters.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 19 May 2025
After that, labor leaders were unwilling to accept new terms Polis sought to introduce — namely, that organized labor and Democratic lawmakers consider cutting restaurant workers’ tipped minimum wages in some places or discuss expanding charter schools.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for namely
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Getting players out the door, however, may not be so easy, especially as this most recent promotion will have led to wages rising to reflect the club’s Championship status.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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While Clarkson is hardly the first star to break out the relaxed silhouette this year — celebs like Oprah, Martha Stewart, and Jessica Alba are fans of the pants style, too — Clarkson’s khaki pair looks especially versatile for busy summer plans Ready to try the trend for yourself?—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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The minister specifically framed it as a religious issue, noting that Russia and Ukraine are Orthodox countries.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
23 May 2025
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Whirlpool and Finish both advise against rinsing dishes, specifically with dish detergent, before placing them in the dishwasher as the detergent may inhibit the cleaning cycle.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Other nighttime parades, like Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade and Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, are exclusive to specially ticketed after-hours events and not included with standard park admission like Disney Starlight will be.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Two new Boeing 747-8 planes are currently being specially customized to become the next generation of Air Force One — a project that has been in the works for years and subject to delays.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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White envisioned a truly global league; to wit, athletes at the first event in Aspen represent 10 countries and four continents.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Would the other 49 states nuke California to prevent her from leaving the Union? Which brings up the economic ramifications of California leaving the Union, a negative prospect for the rest of the nation to wit catastrophic and cataclysmic.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Namely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/namely. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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