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.
Recent Examples on the Web As Democrats nationally are reconsidering whether to renominate President Joe Biden for a second term, one name being kicked around as a possible replacement somewhere on the ticket is Arizona’s U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly. Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 20 July 2024 House Democrats are calling off their plans to send a letter to the Democratic National Committee opposing plans to hold an early virtual roll call vote to renominate President Biden, Axios has learned. Andrew Solender, Axios, 17 July 2024 First, a pinch of doubt remains about Democrats' likelihood of renominating Biden. Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 17 July 2024 So, Biden’s chances of being renominated do suddenly look better. Andrew Prokop, Vox, 15 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for renominate 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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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