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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Letter writer names the cost of the ticket, new outfit and babysitter, but unmarried friend has other accounting in mind.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
2 June 2026
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Anyone who names a work-life boundary gets marked as less committed or passed over for stretch opportunities.—
Teresa Hopke,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Graduation is a huge milestone that calls for celebration and fanfare — and of course, gifts.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The problem About 15 million adults and children, or about 1 in 3 of our state’s residents, rely on Medi-Cal, which is what California calls its Medicaid program.—
Anita Chabria,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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In Europe, the EU AI Act designates hiring algorithms as high-risk AI systems by default, with compliance requirements taking effect August 2, 2026 — just weeks away.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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Enacted in 2003, the policy designates that teams must interview at least two minorities for their top level openings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 May 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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Claire meets strange apothecary Master Raymond, who dubs her La Dame Blanche.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 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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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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Garamendi said the tools exist for Lara, who terms out of office next year, to ensure policyholders are paid in a timely manner.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
17 Dec. 2025
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Iran already blocks independent TV and tightly polices journalists; Freedom House labels its media not free as authorities ban satellite dishes and cut off outside internet access for weeks.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Recognizing that, YouTube is making the AI labels more prominent and automating part of the process.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 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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In its recent decision, the court has sided with a Colorado Christian therapist who argued that her right to free speech entitles her to counsel adolescents toward heterosexuality.—
Donna Lamb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Denominates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denominates. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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