- present participle of name.
naming
Example Sentences
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In March 2026, the classmate filed a civil lawsuit naming Griffin, ghostwriter Sam Lansky and the book’s publisher, alleging invasion of privacy, negligence and infliction of emotional distress.
From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026
With England naming three debutants in their XI for the first time in nine years, the pre-match huddle went on longer than some first dates.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
This spring, the chicks were dubbed Luna and Sandy, a nod to Steers, with local third graders making the final call in a community naming contest.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
India's Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested the "kingpin" alleged to be behind the leak, naming him as a chemistry lecturer involved in the examination process for the NTA.
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
Then we were off, Char naming each dance: a gavotte, a slow sarabande, a courante, an allemande.
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
