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as in entrusting
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to
assigned the class with the task of finding something in the state constitution they felt needed changing
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as in allotting
to give as a share or portion
each new employee is assigned a cubicle and a computer
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as in ceding
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
assigned all rights to and royalties from the song to the Boy Scouts
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as in appointing
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
the mayor assigned the panel with the task of luring a major sports franchise to the city
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Recent Examples of assigning
The selection committee determines the playoff rankings for the 25 teams, assigning the top 12 teams spots in the playoff bracket.
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Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Lutes allegedly violated the state law through his handling of complaints about one of his sons, by assigning that son training and duties that increased his opportunities to earn OT pay, and by approving the department payroll that included both of his sons’ salaries.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Voters, in approving adding gambling to the state constitution, approved language assigning up to 15,000 slot machines divided between those facilities.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026
The Muddy Waters report also alleges that SoFi has been assigning the wrong discount rate to its student loan portfolio—essentially overvaluing it—as well as understating its exposure to loans in default.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Most airlines follow a similar format for boarding passengers, assigning you to a boarding group or zone.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
The building had served for decades as the site of intake operations for single men and families without children, and, in addition to assigning people to shelters around the city, Bellevue itself also offered hundreds of beds.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
First witness Many denominations share a system assigning particular Bible verses to be read at each week’s services – a cycle that takes three years, called Years A, B and C, to complete.
—Mary Foskett, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Mike Lefkow, who was Steward’s assigning editor after the Oakland Tribune and Contra Costa Times merged, said Steward could do it all.
—Jon Becker, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Lutes allegedly violated the state law through his handling of complaints about one of his sons, by assigning that son training and duties that increased his opportunities to earn OT pay, and by approving the department payroll that included both of his sons’ salaries.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Voters, in approving adding gambling to the state constitution, approved language assigning up to 15,000 slot machines divided between those facilities.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026
The Muddy Waters report also alleges that SoFi has been assigning the wrong discount rate to its student loan portfolio—essentially overvaluing it—as well as understating its exposure to loans in default.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Most airlines follow a similar format for boarding passengers, assigning you to a boarding group or zone.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
The building had served for decades as the site of intake operations for single men and families without children, and, in addition to assigning people to shelters around the city, Bellevue itself also offered hundreds of beds.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
First witness Many denominations share a system assigning particular Bible verses to be read at each week’s services – a cycle that takes three years, called Years A, B and C, to complete.
—Mary Foskett, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Mike Lefkow, who was Steward’s assigning editor after the Oakland Tribune and Contra Costa Times merged, said Steward could do it all.
—Jon Becker, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assigning
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Giants executive and former catcher Buster Posey made the unconventional hire, entrusting the top dugout step to someone with no major league experience as a player or coach.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Owners are entrusting brokers with significant financial decisions.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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Those agencies are flush with cash due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which congressional Republicans passed last summer, allotting more than $150 billion to both agencies.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Dyrt recommends allotting two to three weeks for the trek, which starts in the original and most popular origin city for the historic trail.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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But others can ask to maintain more creative control if interested, rather than the traditional practice of ceding it to the industry.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Boulee gave the two parties a deadline to agree on a mediator and come to the table, but with the deadline approaching, officials say neither side was ceding any ground.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The analysis also found that more companies were appointing CHROs or chief people officers to oversee the HR function, eclipsing less senior-sounding titles, like HR director.—
Courtney Vinopal,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Johnson on Tuesday did not answer a question on his timeline on appointing a new CTA president, after Dorval Carter resigned in January 2025.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The White House previously issued an executive order tasking the government with enforcing laws which prevent non-citizens from voting.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Now, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Civilian Oversight Commission is tasking the Sheriff’s Department to draft a policy to determine how to handle the firing of deputies who have been decertified and can no longer serve as peace officers in California.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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This is where the tax-free growth actually happens, so choosing and allocating investments is the step that makes the Roth worth opening.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Improvement District will continue to distribute funds and accept applications for the Home Repair Grant Program – allocating up to $10,000 for specified repairs.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Initially, that rule applied only to players transferring for the first time.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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His mother, Evelyn Diaz, said her son was present at a meeting with school administrators where staff openly discussed transferring him out.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Now that facility, Pinnacle Multicare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, is suing the very administration that is nominating Landa to the diplomatic post.—
Eli Cahan,
ProPublica,
23 Mar. 2026
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By participating in this Neighborhood Initiative and nominating those who strengthen our neighborhoods, each of us can help make our city stronger, more connected and more welcoming.—
Chuck Page,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Assigning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assigning. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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