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as in choosing
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 nominating
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 appointing
Once in the governor's office, the future president quickly changed the complexion of the state workforce, placing Blacks in 40 percent of influential positions, including boosting their number on Georgia boards from three to 53 and appointing the first Black state patrolman.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Consider appointing technology liaisons within each department who can bridge the gap between technical requirements and business objectives.
—Rajat Bhargava, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
But DeSantis and the Legislature upended that arrangement in early 2023 and put the governor in charge of appointing board members.
—Skyler Swisher, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
Utah Governor Spencer Cox will fill the vacancy by appointing a replacement whose name was submitted by a Republican party liaison, per state code.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
After a surge in 2020 and 2021, companies are now appointing fewer women and people of color to their boards, Axios' Emily Peck reported earlier this month.
—Jason Lalljee, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
The result has been President Biden appointing 233 federal judges, more than any one-term president since Jimmy Carter.
—Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Dec. 2024
In light of this, the team has chosen to promote from within, appointing Liam Lawson from Visa Cash App RB to take over as Perez’s replacement.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Evans said there have been three instances in the past when a council seat in Pittsburg became vacant, and the seat was filled by appointing a person after an interview process.
—Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024
David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Consider appointing technology liaisons within each department who can bridge the gap between technical requirements and business objectives.
—Rajat Bhargava, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
But DeSantis and the Legislature upended that arrangement in early 2023 and put the governor in charge of appointing board members.
—Skyler Swisher, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
Utah Governor Spencer Cox will fill the vacancy by appointing a replacement whose name was submitted by a Republican party liaison, per state code.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
After a surge in 2020 and 2021, companies are now appointing fewer women and people of color to their boards, Axios' Emily Peck reported earlier this month.
—Jason Lalljee, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
The result has been President Biden appointing 233 federal judges, more than any one-term president since Jimmy Carter.
—Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Dec. 2024
In light of this, the team has chosen to promote from within, appointing Liam Lawson from Visa Cash App RB to take over as Perez’s replacement.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Evans said there have been three instances in the past when a council seat in Pittsburg became vacant, and the seat was filled by appointing a person after an interview process.
—Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointing
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Many retailers, brands and vendors are now choosing Copen as a supplier because of our exceptional work in preparing documentation tailored to the specific needs of each brand, covering multiple regions.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
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But in their case, the primates use the forest as a pharmacy, seemingly picking and choosing leaves and woods with healing properties.Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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Insurance companies, on the other hand, are experts at studying crash rates and assigning (and litigating) liability.Brad Templeton, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Willis, however, could decide to challenge the appellate court's decision, which would delay the process of assigning a new prosecutor to the case.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Conflict is inevitable because humans are complex by nature, and within a team setting this is amplified through a collection of infinitely complex individuals.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
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Henry, by the way, is one rushing touchdown away from setting a franchise record and 217 rushing yards away from 2,000 for the season.Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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Reserving restaurants, purchasing park hoppers, and picking your favorite room in advance can all be done via app or phone.Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Instead of picking an immediate replacement for the 60-year-old morning show mainstay to join Bush Hager, the show will try out different A-listers to find the best fit.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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By Daniella Gray Family and Parenting Reporter 1 With children as young as 6 months already establishing a digital footprint, parents who opt to keep their kids offline find themselves in the minority.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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In reality, the establishing exterior shot is a matte painting, and the interior of the structure and closer exterior shots were built out on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer lot.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
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Automate savings, where possible Automated changes, like increasing workplace 401(k) plan contributions, setting up direct deposits from paychecks into dedicated savings accounts, and arranging for monthly transfers into an IRA and/or 529 college savings accounts all add up quickly, McBride said.Cora Lewis and Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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Though best known as a guitarist and vocalist, Wayne’s contributions extended to multiple instruments, arranging, and songwriting.Darryn King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Appointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointing. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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