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Jared

American  
[jar-id] / ˈdʒær ɪd /

noun

  1. (in theBook of Mormon ) the eponymous ancestor of the Jaredites.

  2. a male given name.


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Vance would be joined at the talks for the second time with special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Huntington Beach 3, Fountain Valley 1: Jared Grindlinger gave up two hits in five innings to keep the Oilers unbeaten in the Sunset League.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Even unsuccessful prosecutions can be costly and emotionally taxing for defendants, said Jared Fishman, a former career prosecutor in the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Besides Vance, Trump sent his usual emissaries, fellow real-estate tycoon Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Played by Jared Leto in a seminal role, Jordan Catalano was the object of Claire Danes's character's affection in the cult-classic TV series My So-Called Life.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi