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as in set
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority
at the appointed hour we were in our places
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as in nominated
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
was appointed to the council on national security
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Recent Examples of appointed
Mayor Rudy Giuliani appointed Gregory Carro as a judge in 1998 on a salary of over $103,000 a year.
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
In 2001, he was appointed co-CEO alongside his late brother Anthony, marking the beginning of an era of unprecedented expansion for the group.
—Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
He was appointed head of operations and then, with his foot firmly in the door of the organisation, went on to be named vice-president, and eventually president, of ‘Braves Productions’, in charge of booking events at the Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Board members Harden, Thomas and Bautista were appointed by the mayor after the previous board resigned en masse under pressure to oust Martinez for not taking out the loan.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Chairman and president Dan Friedkin has never spoken publicly at Roma and the role of liaising with fans at Goodison is likely to fall to a new CEO, who will be appointed in due course.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Thompson was appointed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare in April 2021.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
The thriller features De Niro as George Mullen, a former president who, in the wake of a devastating cyber attack, is appointed by the current president (Angela Bassett) to lead a commission tasked with finding who’s behind the attack.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
He was later appointed to the Arizona Court of Appeals.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
In 2001, he was appointed co-CEO alongside his late brother Anthony, marking the beginning of an era of unprecedented expansion for the group.
—Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
He was appointed head of operations and then, with his foot firmly in the door of the organisation, went on to be named vice-president, and eventually president, of ‘Braves Productions’, in charge of booking events at the Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Board members Harden, Thomas and Bautista were appointed by the mayor after the previous board resigned en masse under pressure to oust Martinez for not taking out the loan.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Chairman and president Dan Friedkin has never spoken publicly at Roma and the role of liaising with fans at Goodison is likely to fall to a new CEO, who will be appointed in due course.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Thompson was appointed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare in April 2021.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
The thriller features De Niro as George Mullen, a former president who, in the wake of a devastating cyber attack, is appointed by the current president (Angela Bassett) to lead a commission tasked with finding who’s behind the attack.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
He was later appointed to the Arizona Court of Appeals.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointed
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Early adopters are setting themselves apart, leveraging AI to enhance patient care and streamline operations.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The new chief of staff will also face the charge of cementing a positive legacy for the 40th governor of a state beset by homelessness, a housing crisis and other big-picture problems, while Newsom sets himself up for a possible run for president in 2028.Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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It’s nominated for the Best Americana Album category.Pam Windsor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Culkin is also nominated for a Golden Globe.Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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The United States, the European Union and the United Nations have designated Hayat Tahrir al-Sham as a terrorist entity for years.Josh Holder, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Chicken Bone Beach was designated a Black district around 1900 as hotel owners sought to appease white guests from the South.Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Since 2010, the NCAA has required transgender athletes assigned male at birth to undergo at least one year of testosterone suppression therapy before becoming eligible to compete on women's teams.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Real-estate agent Thomas Hutter (Nicholas Hoult) has been assigned a case by his firm involving a nobleman who lives in a castle in the Carpathian Mountains.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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In fact, in 2023, exports of crude oil to the United States constituted an astounding 89% of all Canadian crude oil exports.Daniel Markind, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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As presently constituted, the Jays would line up with Giménez at second, Bichette at short and Ernie Clement at third.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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In a Truth Social post Saturday, the president-elect announced his nomination of David Fink to lead the Federal Railroad Administration, an agency within the Department of Transportation responsible for rail safety and infrastructure funding.Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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All these shows had small but devoted followings and when the cancellations were announced, audience frustration radiated out from social media.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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In some other states, financial assurances, such as bonds, are often required but released only after decommissioning is complete per the standards specified in the applicable regulations.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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On the Handshake platform, only 4% of job postings this year specified remote work — nearly half that of just two years ago.Christine Y. Cruzvergara, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The setup is currently being demonstrated in the form of a prototype sleeve which incorporates a total of eight pneumatic actuators arranged in two rows of four.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
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The fresh flowers which come by road from Amsterdam are arranged in the hotel’s own floristry on the top floor, with staff taking them home when guests leave.Heather Farmbrough, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Appointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointed. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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