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
Chinese authorities also subsidize some of the interest costs for loans denominated in offshore yuan, said Bear Huo, FundPark’s China general manager.
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Lee Ying Shan,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 June 2025
When asked how much of total global reserves would still be denominated in dollars five years from now, more central banks from non-advanced economies anticipated a slight decrease from the current 43% share than their peers in advanced economies.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 17 June 2025
Panicked investors seemed to prefer not U.S. Treasuries or other assets denominated in dollars but alternatives, such as Japanese government bonds and gold.
—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
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Lee Ying Shan,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 June 2025
When asked how much of total global reserves would still be denominated in dollars five years from now, more central banks from non-advanced economies anticipated a slight decrease from the current 43% share than their peers in advanced economies.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 17 June 2025
Panicked investors seemed to prefer not U.S. Treasuries or other assets denominated in dollars but alternatives, such as Japanese government bonds and gold.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denominate
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But Democratic members were chosen as vice chairs of all the standing committees, and some were named chairs of subcommittees.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Ube Butter Banana French Toast Lumpia from Lumpia City was named the winner July 29 in Wisconsin State Fair's annual Sporkies competition for new menu items at the festival.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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However, today most young people rarely call each other.—
Andrea Wigfield,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2023
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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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Veteran reliever Ryan Pressly was designated for assignment to create a roster spot for Rogers.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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In a corresponding move, RHP Ryan Pressly has been designated for assignment.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Two men of strikingly disparate height are dubbed Mutt and Jeff.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
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The announcement is the latest stepping stone of a 2021 $2.3 billion partnership dubbed Ultium Cells.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
18 July 2025
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The researchers labeled the classes descriptively: Social/Behavioral: Children who exhibit strong autistic traits like repetitive behaviors and social difficulties yet follow typical developmental timelines.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Women of color are thought to use twice as many products, according to Consumer Reports. Despite mounting scientific research into the dangers posed by toxic chemicals, little has been done to ban them or at least label them on cosmetics.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
21 July 2025
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In March, Trump nominated Cole as DEA administrator, pending confirmation in the Senate.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Jimmy nominated Adrian Rocha, Keanu Soto and Kelley Jorgensen for eviction.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
24 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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Tenants could also file a lawsuit against their landlord, and they are entitled to withhold rent.—
Gabriel L. Schwartz,
The Conversation,
17 July 2025
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With respect to the recent data sharing between CMS and DHS, HHS acted entirely within its legal authority—and in full compliance with all applicable laws—to ensure that Medicaid benefits are reserved for individuals who are lawfully entitled to receive them.—
Mandy Taheri
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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