DUBBING Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

dubbing

verb

present participle of dub

as in naming

to give a name to I've dubbed my car the "Lone Ranger," although "Loan Raider" probably would have been more apt

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as in fumbling

to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way he dubbed his first attempt at homemade wine, but he got it reasonably right on the second

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Recent Examples of dubbing Balfe also navigates challenges like spatial audio mixing, where collaboration with dubbing mixers is crucial. — Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 New and upcoming titles under the deal will carry English subtitles and dubbing in the Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 July 2026 Every new title will carry English subtitles and dubbing in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2026 The set is selling quickly, with Wayfair dubbing it a popular product. — Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026 Williams acknowledges that there are fears about dubbing fixes being the thin end of a wedge that could lead to actors being replaced, even if Flawless’ AI only manipulates the face from the nose down. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 May 2026 The duo joined with a third operator, Larry Beck, merging their companies in 1968 and dubbing it Waste Management. — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 Heck, one agent still harps on me not dubbing one of his clients All-Rookie First Team half a decade ago. — Fred Katz, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026 This gave rise to some constituents dubbing her Lori Tehran, which is the capitol of Iran, something which Grossi was quick to pick up and run with. — Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026

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Garen notes that naming or displaying a device may offer limited distinction when nearby practices provide comparable services.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
In November, an official with the World Health Organization directly tied to the outbreak to an anti-vaccine group stoking fear on social media, without directly naming CHD.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of naming

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The Packers’ offense left the field, but came back after it was ruled that Watson was down before fumbling.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Here was his senior running back, who scored a 44-yard touchdown in their state championship win months earlier, fumbling on the very first play of the Blue-White scrimmage.

— Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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Philadelphia residents can find adult education programs by calling the Philadelphia adult education hotline at 833-750-5627.

— Jennifer D. Kobrin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
Jane understands that calling Bunny out is a social and professional transgression, but her decision to do it anyway is ultimately an invitation for redemption, which Bunny accepts.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026

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Its exterior is rich with symbolism, from stone carvings representing the all-seeing eye of God to a golden statue, atop the highest spire, of an angel blowing a trumpet to herald the Second Coming.

— Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
There is a micronation on a fortress at sea off the coast of Great Britain, and the British government once considered blowing it up.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of blowing

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Earlier in August, Spotify announced that the service would soon start labeling AI artists on the platform, and the company said those artists would not be included in editorial or algorithmic recommendations.

— Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
Law enforcement officials are cautious about labeling someone as a member of, or even affiliated with, the mafia.

— Jack Harvel August 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of labeling

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The man in black is wracked and choking, mangling the words, eyes dripping.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Complex documents with tables, charts and mixed content need each content type scored separately, since a model can nail text while mangling a table.

— Sriram Bhargav Madhav, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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The five-member governing body is guaranteed at least one new face, with four candidates vying for the open 4th District seat now that Doug Chaffee will be terming out at the end of the year.

— Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
With Vice Mayor Pam Foley terming out, five individuals are vying for her District 9 seat, which encompasses a southwestern portion in San Jose, including the Cambrian Park neighborhood.

— Grace Hase, Mercury News, 4 May 2026

Definition of terming

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Closing arguments took place in the Lindsay Clancy case Thursday, bringing an end to a weekslong trial in which jurors will now determine whether the Massachusetts mother is criminally responsible for murdering her three young children.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026
Earlier this year, two Blythe Street members were convicted of murdering a senior member of their gang whom Romo had deemed a liability.

— Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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