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
Panicked investors seemed to prefer not U.S. Treasuries or other assets denominated in dollars but alternatives, such as Japanese government bonds and gold.
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Eswar Prasad, Foreign Affairs, 23 May 2025
This is because the gold holdings are denominated in dollars, not ounces, and the valuation used by Treasury is only $42.2222 per ounce, giving it a nominal value of about $11 billion.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Vast majority of debt is denominated in USD but reported, as above, in GBP, and therefore subject to currency fluctuations.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 May 2025
These foreign currency swings are not a concern as Berkshire has significant assets and earnings denominated in these foreign currencies.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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Eswar Prasad, Foreign Affairs, 23 May 2025
This is because the gold holdings are denominated in dollars, not ounces, and the valuation used by Treasury is only $42.2222 per ounce, giving it a nominal value of about $11 billion.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Vast majority of debt is denominated in USD but reported, as above, in GBP, and therefore subject to currency fluctuations.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 May 2025
These foreign currency swings are not a concern as Berkshire has significant assets and earnings denominated in these foreign currencies.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denominate
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They are often named by team-mates as key leaders in their own distinct ways.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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There are boat ramps and fishing piers for anglers; a playground for the kids; walking and biking paths; an 18-hole disc golf course; and a floating restaurant, to name just a few amenities.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives.—
WSJ,
WSJ,
14 Feb. 2023
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Breakouts might call for the Salicylic + Green Tea Exfoliating Cleanser and Aloe + Algae Lightweight Gel Cream, whereas dry skin might crave a boost of moisture from the Hyaluronic + Arnica Hydrating Serum.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Allure,
14 Feb. 2023
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In addition to state-run programs like Ohio's, the federal government has now designated $4.7 billion dollars for plugging orphan wells.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
8 July 2025
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The route will weave through urban, suburban and rural parts of the corridor while designating paddling points along the South Fork River.—
Abby Pender,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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Rocket Factory Augsburg: Third on our list is Rocket Factory Augsburg, headquartered in the Bavarian city of the same name, with plans for a three-stage rocket dubbed RFA One that could eventually deliver up to 1.3 metric tons (2,866 pounds) of payload mass into a polar Sun-synchronous orbit.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 July 2025
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Many fans have dubbed this season the franchise's worst.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
8 July 2025
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Some packages labeled as cheese crackers may actually contain peanut butter crackers, posing a risk to those with peanut allergies.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
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Look for a product labeled for powdery mildew and follow the label instructions for dosage and safe use.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 July 2025
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At last month’s state Republican convention, Katie Frost chaired a nominating committee that recommended delegates reelect state Party Chairman Josh McKoon.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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The full landscape of potential competitors isn’t yet clear, as candidates have until 5 p.m. on Friday to submit their nominating petitions.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
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The election postponement will give current city commissioners and the mayor — who is termed out at the end of the year — an extra year in office.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Even modern scientists had yet to recognize the features, with subsequent academic research in 2015 terming them dune decomposition chimneys.—
Mike Bezemek,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
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The new album, entitled Friends & Family 2, is comprised of cover versions of songs by bands and musicians who shared the stage with Firefall members in the 1970s.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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This wealth increasingly entitles one to power and privilege: there are numerous billionaires in key positions in the Trump Administration, and some (including the President) have used their public offices for financial gain.—
Time,
Time,
7 July 2025
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“Denominate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denominate. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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