renominate

verb

re·​nom·​i·​nate (ˌ)rē-ˈnä-mə-ˌnāt How to pronounce renominate (audio)
renominated; renominating; renominates

transitive verb

: to nominate again especially for a succeeding term

Examples of renominate in a Sentence

The President is likely to be renominated for a second term. The President has renominated a judge that Congress previously rejected.
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Trump himself appointed Powell in 2017 during his first term and former President Biden renominated him for a second term, which runs until May 2026. Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025 Miran could be renominated to a longer term on the Fed once his initial appointment is concluded, or replaced by another nominee. Preston Fore, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2025 He was confirmed by the Senate in January 2018 for a four-year term in and again in 2022 after former President Joe Biden renominated him for the post. Joey Garrison, USA Today, 24 July 2025 She will be renominated for a third star and go on to serve the chief of naval operations staff. Arkansas Online, 19 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for renominate

Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of renominate was in 1800

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“Renominate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renominate. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

renominate

verb
re·​nom·​i·​nate (ˈ)rē-ˈnäm-ə-ˌnāt How to pronounce renominate (audio)
: to nominate again especially for a term right after one just served
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