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as in to name
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 to fumble
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 dub
Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2024
The bank dubbed Expedia a top value stock tied to the internet.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
Ollie Barder, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Nevertheless, this is the most forward-looking of the late jazz musician’s works, full of undeniable momentum and contagious exuberance as branch and her ensemble meld folk, calypso, dub, and punk into fervent, free-flowing jazz.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
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This particular image focuses on one of the three giant molecular cloud complexes, dubbed N79 South.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2024
The bank dubbed Expedia a top value stock tied to the internet.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
Due to various issues, this was messed around with at release, and the fourth episode was given a new dub with David Hayter of Metal Gear Solid fame voicing Isamu.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Nevertheless, this is the most forward-looking of the late jazz musician’s works, full of undeniable momentum and contagious exuberance as branch and her ensemble meld folk, calypso, dub, and punk into fervent, free-flowing jazz.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
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Weeks before the grandmother and granddaughter went strawberry picking, Terri provided a peek into Grace’s fearless demeanor around various animals, including a giant tortoise named Igloo.Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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DirecTV chose not to pay the six-figure licensing fee, figuring the audience for people hitting the bar and watching football on Christmas day would be minimal, said the people, who asked not to be named because the discussions are private.Alex Sherman, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Taylor started Indy’s unraveling by fumbling away a would-be 41-yard touchdown early in the third quarter that would’ve given Indianapolis a 20-7 lead.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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That’s what Matt Stafford did after fumbling through the start of the game.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Here, the blurring is visual: Sometimes Leonard floats into the past looking like Gere, who wears the character without a shred of self-protection as the lens gawks at his raw skin.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Esprit's shape, arguably more avant-garde despite its age, consistently pegs the gawk meter.John Phillips, Car and Driver, 18 June 2020
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Google Maps lets businesses label themselves as LGBTQ-friendly or women-owned.Paresh Dave, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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New York labeled him as out almost immediately after his leave, which does not bode well in the likelihood of a speedy return for the Fashanu.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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In 2021, digital health startups raised $29.1 billion, blowing past all previous funding records, according to a report from Rock Health.Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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Travelers with heart or respiratory issues should also take caution and check the air quality before their visit, as strong winds are blowing volcanic gas and particles.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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Land lubbers hike: Lace up those shoes for a 9 to 11 a.m. excursion on Sunday, Oct. 20, to Ansel’s Cave in The West Woods in Russell Township.Joan Rusek, cleveland, 30 Sep. 2019
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Water-lubbers can easily access freshwater lakes, rural flatland and woodland forests.Amy Aumick, OrlandoSentinel.com, 15 May 2018
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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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Breakouts might call for the Salicylic + Green Tea Exfoliating Cleanser and Aloe + Algae Lightweight Gel Cream, whereas dry skin might crave a boost of moisture from the Hyaluronic + Arnica Hydrating Serum.Lisa DeSantis, Allure, 14 Feb. 2023
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As the underwhelming confrontation happens, Mia tries hard to sell the scene, cackling with all 32 teeth showing, and after Jacqueline is unceremoniously booted from the premises, whispering middling insults into the mic from the curb with her friend.Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
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CeeDee Lamb had seven receptions for 105 yards, Brandon Aubrey booted in four field goals and Jalen Tolbert and Ezekiel Elliott each contributed one TD as quarterback Cooper Rush spread the wealth.Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Dub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dub. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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