as in to name
to give a name to
stargazing is nothing more than that, and denominating it as astrology does not make it a science
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Recent Examples of denominate
Western governments moved to freeze Russian assets denominated in US dollars, prompting governments in Russia — as well as China — to look for ways to decrease exposure to American policy decisions, Lindahl said.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
Its partnership with Coinbase will let institutional investors front capital denominated in stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency pegged to underlying assets like the U.S. dollar.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
In crisis times, U.S. government bonds denominated in dollars were the safe haven that worried investors snapped up.
—Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Oct. 2025
Now, the first category is anything denominated in a currency.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
Its partnership with Coinbase will let institutional investors front capital denominated in stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency pegged to underlying assets like the U.S. dollar.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
In crisis times, U.S. government bonds denominated in dollars were the safe haven that worried investors snapped up.
—Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Oct. 2025
Now, the first category is anything denominated in a currency.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denominate
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The Wondras, along with two prior roommates, were named as people of interest in the case in 2022, but only Stacey Wondra has officially been charged in the boy’s killing.—
Alex Brizee
March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Iran's senior clerics responsible for selecting the next supreme leader are considering naming Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to the top post, according to reports.—
Lee Ying Shan,Anniek Bao,Victor Loh,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Before experimenting with an early variation of Country Joe and the Fish alongside guitarist Barry Melton in the mid-1960s, McDonald started a small magazine called Rag Baby.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Small strokes, for example, can impair blood flow to the brain and trigger what’s called vascular dementia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Pentagon blacklisted the company as a result, designating it a supply chain risk.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday the company would be designated a supply-chain threat.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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Also dubbed as the balloon jean, barrel hems are intentionally curved–roomy through the leg with a subtler taper and cinch at the ankle.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Canadian engineer dubbed his creation BlackFly and spent years working on it in secret.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Make sure chemicals are labeled for use on the turf species growing in your yard and follow all label warnings and precautions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement, modeled on campaigns against apartheid in South Africa, is growing, as more scholars and institutions label Israel’s system as apartheid, signaling a major shift in global perception and pariah status.—
Ken Barnes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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The remaining 110 seats in the 275-member body will be allocated through a proportional representation system, under which political parties nominate lawmakers based on their share of the vote.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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HollyShorts Alumni Celebration The Aster A toast to the HollyShorts alumni nominated at the Oscars, from A Friend of Dorothy, Jane Austen’s Period Drama, Butterfly, The Singers, Retirement Plan and The Girl Who Cried Pearls.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
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The June primary will pit nine Republican candidates against each other as voters decide who will follow Kevin Stitt, who is termed out.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
28 Feb. 2026
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His wife, Arlene, called 911 and reportedly was burned in what is being termed an accident.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Feb. 2026
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
4 Mar. 2026
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Putin is entitled to his opinion.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Denominate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denominate. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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