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
Like LemFi, Kredete is rolling out user bank accounts denominated in euros and dollars.
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2025
NurPhoto via Getty Images Russia redirected oil exports to Asia, often denominated in non-dollar currencies.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Since gold is denominated in dollars, a depreciating currency inversely supports higher gold prices, enabling international buyers to acquire more of the metal.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2025
NurPhoto via Getty Images Russia redirected oil exports to Asia, often denominated in non-dollar currencies.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Since gold is denominated in dollars, a depreciating currency inversely supports higher gold prices, enabling international buyers to acquire more of the metal.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denominate
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An earlier news release on September 23 had named 31 states.—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) has named multidisciplinary artist Nilbar Güreş, known for her humorous, poetic, yet critical works commenting on social topics, as Turkey’s representative to the Sixty-First Venice Biennale, set to take place May 9–November 22, 2026.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Scammers will call or text consumers claiming to be a legitimate institution, such as a bank or a government institution.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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In an interview with Ars Technica, Fiaschetti said the company plans to keep Arcs in orbit for extended periods, ready to descend when called upon.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
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In addition to arresting musicians, Russian authorities have designated many of them as foreign agents, including Noize MC, who left Russia soon after the war broke out.—
Anna Nemtsova,
The Atlantic,
30 Sep. 2025
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Presidents have the authority to designate which federal employees are essential and must remain on duty, and which are non-essential and subject to furlough, experts said.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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The three dubbed themselves PPG on their season and ended up dressing as the real Powerpuff Girls for Halloween 2024.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
1 Oct. 2025
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Minnesota Wild players, who parked in the players’ garage just off the road temporarily dubbed W 97th Street, are delighted to see their comrade for effectively the next nine years.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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People may try to label it something else, and try to determine what led someone to such an act — and there may have been other components.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The two rules obtained by ProPublica are labeled as drafts and could change before they are officially proposed.—
Jesse Coburn,
ProPublica,
29 Sep. 2025
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In 2022, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in The Power of the Dog.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Most recently, the show was nominated for best drama series for the 2025 Emmys, while Russell was nominated for best lead actress in a drama.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Each became part of the political and historical phenomenon termed the balsero crisis, so named for the balsas, or makeshift rafts, that carried the refugees out into the Florida Straits.—
Miriam Pensack,
The Dial,
30 Sep. 2025
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The California Democrat is widely expected to run for president in 2028 after he is termed out of state office next year.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Obviously you will be entitled to a full refund.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Tenants rejected on the basis of their immigration status could be entitled to punitive damages, Vincent said.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Denominate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denominate. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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