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
Across the board, player values have declined this year, and as the list is denominated in euros, the dollar value of each player has fallen even further.
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Steve Price, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Gold is widely denominated in dollars, with a stronger greenback weighing on prices for the precious metal.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
The ruble depreciation increases federal budget revenue from export and natural resources taxes denominated in euros.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
In other words, investors whose holdings/deposits at FTX were denominated in bitcoin or other cryptoassets will have missed out on the recent bull market and still only recoup a percentage of what would have been earned had the exchange not collapsed to due to criminal activities of Bankman-Fried.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
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Steve Price, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Gold is widely denominated in dollars, with a stronger greenback weighing on prices for the precious metal.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
The ruble depreciation increases federal budget revenue from export and natural resources taxes denominated in euros.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
In other words, investors whose holdings/deposits at FTX were denominated in bitcoin or other cryptoassets will have missed out on the recent bull market and still only recoup a percentage of what would have been earned had the exchange not collapsed to due to criminal activities of Bankman-Fried.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denominate
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It wasn’t named in the companion antitrust cases of Hubbard or Carter, either.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Def Jam and Universal Music Group have been named defendants in the lawsuit, as well.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, today most young people rarely call each other.—
Andrea Wigfield,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2023
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Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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Safety advocates have designated April as a month for awareness of low-head dams and their dangerous currents, which contribute to 50 drownings a year in the United States.—
Troy Aidan Sambajon,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trump has stepped up enforcement against transnational gangs, designating Tren de Aragua, MS-13 and six Mexican cartels as terrorist groups, citing murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking and other crimes.—
Andrew Goudsward and Ted Hesson,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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For the sake of clarity, this collection focuses specifically on the PlayStation versions of both games dubbed Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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And while the all-female crew aboard the Blue Origin’s Spaceflight has been dubbed historic, King’s longtime best friend, Oprah Winfrey, got emotional during take off.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Be sure that goods are correctly classified, valued, and labeled can prevent costly delays or fines.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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President Trump, meanwhile, has labeled Tesla vandalism an act of domestic terrorism and threatened to send perpetrators to an El Salvador prison.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Lyonne received widespread acclaim for the role, nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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And the two chefs have been nominated for a 2025 James Beard Award as Outstanding Restaurateur, which honors chefs and entrepreneurs who demonstrate creativity, integrity and building community.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Masters Betting Promos: First-Bet Offers For those who wish to tackle the tournament with a first-bet offer that pays back losing first wagers in bonus bets -- often termed no-sweat bets, safety nets and other similar names -- the following offers are worth checking out.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Another aspect to consider in discussions was what Wann termed ‘parachute payments’.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Paying the mandatory ticket fee would entitle the holder to ride Metro at no additional cost on the day of the event, but ticket buyers who used other transportation would not get a refund of the fee.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2025
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In criminal court, defendants are entitled by the 6th Amendment to speedy prosecutions.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Denominate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denominate. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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