name
noun
a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.
has named
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present perfectof name (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Walt Disney Co. has named Karandeep Anand as the company’s first-ever chief technology officer, a move that aligns with Chief Executive Josh D’Amaro’s push toward tech integration at the Burbank media giant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Suncor SU -2.59%decrease; red down pointing triangle Energy has named company insider Peter Zebedee as its next chief executive and parted ways with finance chief Troy Little.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
However, if your stepdad has named someone else, funds will be paid to them.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Ukrainian media has named Sergiy Koretsky, the CEO of Ukraine's state energy firm Naftogaz, as the frontrunner to replace her.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
“No dragon has named me. I have traveled, but never further than I need to go for food.”
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
