denominates

verb

present tense third-person singular of denominate
as in names
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 denominates It’s built on the Ethereum and Polygon blockchains and denominates trades primarily in the stablecoin USDC. — Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denominates
  1. names
  2. calls
  3. designates
  4. dubs
  5. nominates
  6. terms
  7. labels
  8. entitles
Verb
  • The lawsuit names former Crosby Elementary School principal Wendy Bailey and teacher Johnathan Michael, also known as Michael Roell.
    — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Morgan Stanley names eBay a top pick Morgan Stanley sees growth acceleration for eBay.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of names
Verb
  • Braids and the Bonds of Sisterhood The act of braiding each other’s hair throughout history is what Gibson calls an intimate one.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The line began with Stellina in 2018, which Vaonis calls the world's first smart telescope, followed by book-sized Hestia and the compact Vespera II.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of calls
Verb
  • Algerian state media reported, without presenting evidence, contact between Emirati diplomats and the Movement for the Autonomy of Kabylie, or MAK, which Algeria designates a terrorist organization.
    — Tareq Alotaiba, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • For example, Seychelles’ constitution designates three national languages, of which French is one.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of designates
Verb
  • There’s a hard deck on how low my esteem for a guy who dubs Reacher HoboCop can go.
    — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Southern regional language dubs in Telugu and Tamil added further momentum across key circuits.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of dubs
Verb
  • If the vacancy remains, district judges may appoint a prosecutor to serve until the president nominates and the Senate confirms a replacement.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Each team nominates one player annually, and the winner is honored during the World Series.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of nominates
Verb
  • On the left, an approach that Neem terms post-American has taken root, pushing the arguments of the 1970s in an ever more emphatic direction.
    — Yoni Appelbaum, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
  • Perez, a Cuban-American attorney who terms out from the House this year, has emerged as one of Florida Republicans’ most influential and divisive figures.
    — Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Definition of terms
Verb
  • The graph correctly labels the resumption of large-scale strikes on that date, followed by a continuous rise in diesel prices to the record heights experienced over the past month.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Inside, the Chuk box houses a series of three shelves that vary in depth to the extent that Chuk labels them a shelf, a tray and a drawer.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of labels
Verb
  • The school board voted Tuesday to terminate Hill for convenience, a contractual designation that entitles her to severance.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Gillibrand is the senior Democrat on the committee, which entitles her to lead one hearing per year on a topic of her choice.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of entitles

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“Denominates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denominates. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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