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
When the dollar weakens and other currencies strengthen, investments denominated in those currencies become more valuable when converted back into dollars.
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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
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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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
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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He’s also been beloved by his organizations, was named the Rockets’ captain this year and has always been in good favor with Hockey Canada.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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William Chan said his dog, a 7-year-old Shih Tzu-Yorkshire Terrier mix named Rocky, got loose Sunday, running outside their Clifton home.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The shooting prompted protests over police use of force, and calls for police to stop foot pursuits altogether until the department overhauls its chase policies.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Michael recommended a company called SwissChems.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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DeSantis signed the bill on Monday, which allows Florida to designate certain groups as domestic terrorist organizations.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The State Department last year designated the gang, also known as Barrio 18, a Foreign Terrorist Organization.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Tesla's self-driving technology and the development of a humanoid robot, dubbed Optimus, are expected to further turbocharge growth, according to Ives.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The online trend, dubbed Chinamaxxing, has non-Chinese content creators singing the praises of their newfound Chinese identity.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Instead, search out a simple preemergent herbicide labeled for controlling crabgrass.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2026
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Co-packing is short for contract packing, where another company bottles and labels Avery’s Sodas, using their recipes.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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On Monday, as he was nominated in parliament as a presidential candidate, Min Aung Hlaing anointed Ye Win Oo, a former intelligence chief seen as fiercely loyal to the general, as his successor to lead the military.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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In February, the band won its first two Grammy Awards, and were nominated for three more.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The capsule is relying on the gravity of Earth and the moon — termed a free-return lunar trajectory — to complete the round-trip figure-eight loop.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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This look is also termed the Cellophane.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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The decision sides with a consumer advocacy group which claims the streaming giant broke local rules by raising prices to its service between 2017 and 2024 and said customers are entitled to a refund.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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The judge wrote that Keane and Madsen, the former city building officials, are entitled to qualified immunity, which protects government officials from liability for acts performed within the scope of their jobs.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Denominate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denominate. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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