denominate

verb

di-ˈnä-mə-ˌnāt How to pronounce denominate (audio)
Definition of denominatenext
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 Sales of dollar- and euro-denominated bonds from developing nations this month are already running some 200% above volumes seen last April, data compiled by Bloomberg shows. — Selcuk Gokoluk, Bloomberg, 19 Apr. 2026 And beyond the fall in funding amounts, a mark of the evolution in Chinese-Africa lending is that lenders are increasingly denominating loans in yuan instead of the US dollars. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026 When the dollar weakens and other currencies strengthen, investments denominated in those currencies become more valuable when converted back into dollars. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Jan. 2026 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. — Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for denominate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denominate
  1. name
  2. call
  3. designate
  4. dub
  5. label
  6. nominate
  7. term
  8. entitle
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  • Harvick, who on May 19th was named to the latest class in the NASCAR Hall Of Fame and will be inducted next January, believes his first Brickyard 400 win on August 3, 2003, served as the launching pad to his Hall of Fame career.
    — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • Wang Hong and Deng Yu were named Thursday as among four laureates of the top prize, which is awarded every four years to outstanding mathematicians under 40 by the International Mathematical Union.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of name
Verb
  • Most famously, in 1966 the trophy was found underneath a hedge by a dog called Pickles a week after thieves had taken it from Westminster Central Hall, London, following England’s victory.
    — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • Also, this year all three nights will just be called the Emmys.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 July 2026
Definition of call
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  • This year, all of the shares designated for foundations are associated with, or run by, his family.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 July 2026
  • The annual food holiday falls on the third Sunday of July each year after President Ronald Reagan officially designated it as National Ice Cream Day in 1984.
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of designate
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  • The attack was planned to take place at the cage-fighting show dubbed UFC Freedom 250, which was held on the South Lawn of the White House to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary.
    — Julie Carr Smyth, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
  • For years, it was known as the third-place playoff but now, to the annoyance of many, it’s dubbed the Bronze Final.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of dub
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  • Many have labeled the match dull, with neither team scoring until Spain’s Ferran Torres smashed the ball into the back of the net in the 106th minute to defeat reigning champs Argentina.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 July 2026
  • Much of the American left seeks to counter Trump with a form of progressive populism that labels billionaires and oligarchs enemies of the people.
    — Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026
Definition of label
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  • Shue went on to star in many films, including Adventures of Babysitting (1987), Back to the Future II (1989), Back to the Future III (1990) and Leaving Las Vegas (1995), for which she was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • The party nominated Dan Cox to challenge Moore in the general election in November.
    — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2026
Definition of nominate
Verb
  • And McMaster, who is termed out as governor at the end of this year, has also been floated as a potential long-term replacement for Graham in the Senate.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • The winner will replace Assemblymember Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, who is termed out.
    — Linh Tat, Daily News, 27 June 2026
Definition of term
Verb
  • Dodgers management didn’t browbeat Treinen and Call, and that’s fine — ballplayers should be entitled to share their personal thoughts, however noxious.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • Everyone is entitled to a free credit report periodically, and reviewing it for mistakes—and disputing anything inaccurate—can make a meaningful difference in your score.
    — AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of entitle

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