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.
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Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denominates
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Truist names the company’s third CEO On Monday, June 15, Truist announced Lyons as its new CEO.—
Claire Harutunian,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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The suit names the school, the Archdiocese of New York and a former coach as defendants.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The agreement calls for an immediate end to hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, and sets out expectations for the next phase of talks, which will tackle more challenging issues, mainly the future of Iran's nuclear program.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Engaging in what sociologist Staci Newmahr calls edgework, or risky behavior that transgresses social boundaries with another human, produces intimacy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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When asked whether antifa appeared on the SPLC’s hate map, Fair said the organization does not maintain a domestic terrorism list and instead designates groups based on statements and activities that meet its criteria.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
9 June 2026
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The Chemical Weapons Convention, an arms control treaty signed by more than 190 states, that focuses on the production and use of chemical weapons, designates white phosphorus an incendiary agent rather than a chemical weapon.—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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Cushing, Oklahoma, dubs itself the pipeline crossroads of the world.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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This results in what Atlassian dubs the fragmentation tax.—
Shani Harmon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA, a surprising comeback after the former Navy SEAL was fired last May for defending the agency’s existence amid calls to dismantle it.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Under Iran’s system, the president traditionally nominates an intelligence minister only after securing approval from the supreme leader.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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Most of Gaza’s 2 million residents remain displaced amid devastation and severe shortages, as new Israeli strikes on crowded areas kill children and other civilians Israel labels militant targets.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Why are shoppers reading grocery labels more carefully?—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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The lesson of Taylor is not that holding a powerful office entitles someone to go unchallenged.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2026
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At the time, according to the New York Times, Sotheby’s was selling the work without a guarantee, an agreement that entitles the seller to a sum whether or not the work finds a buyer.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Denominates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denominates. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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