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Fred

American  
[fred] / frɛd /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Frederick.


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“Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament fully support Tiger Woods as he focuses on his well-being,” Masters chairman Fred Ridley said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Fred Koester, 78, called the conflict a "stupid war" that was "totally unnecessary."

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

During testimony before a US Senate committee, Butterfield was asked by Republican Senator Fred Thompson of Tennessee if he was aware of any listening devices in the president's Oval Office.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Former world 100m champion Fred Kerley has been banned for two years for anti-doping whereabouts failures.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

The poor intern gulped a hasty good-bye while Betsie and I got mother and baby up to the dining room and closed the door on Fred and his work.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom