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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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Before the war started, he sent his usual duo of diplomatic emissaries, son-in-law Jared Kushner and fellow real-estate tycoon Steve Witkoff, both of whom knew nothing about Iran or nuclear-weapons technology.

From Slate • Jun. 15, 2026

For over three years, Jared Kushner has strived to build a set of luxury hotels and resorts in a corner of Eastern Europe that U.S. investors typically overlook.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The Rams sent edge rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round draft pick and future second- and third-round picks to the Cleveland Browns for Garrett, who last season amassed an NFL record 23 sacks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

NASA's administrator Jared Isaacman on Wednesday defended the makeup of the space agency's latest Artemis crew, an all-male group.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Jus hears Jared ask Manny, “You all right, bro?”

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone

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