1
as in to choose
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority
the designated time for the meeting
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2
as in to appoint
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
he has yet to designate his successor as head of the firm
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3
as in to name
to give a name to
he was designated "Air Jordan" by his fans
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Recent Examples of designate
The legislation itself is being led by Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.), who had a child in January, and would allow members who give birth or lawmakers whose spouses give birth to designate another member to vote on their behalf for 12 weeks.
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Emily Brooks, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
Luna’s petition opens the door for the House to vote on a resolution that would allow new parents serving in Congress to designate a proxy — another member of Congress — to vote on their behalf for 12 weeks.
—Leah Askarinam, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
The sweeping reorganization of the federal health bureaucracy includes designating a new top cop at the Health and Human Services Department.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Outfielders Nelson Velázquez and Nick Pratto are out of minor-league options and could be designated for assignment.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
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Emily Brooks, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
Luna’s petition opens the door for the House to vote on a resolution that would allow new parents serving in Congress to designate a proxy — another member of Congress — to vote on their behalf for 12 weeks.
—Leah Askarinam, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
The sweeping reorganization of the federal health bureaucracy includes designating a new top cop at the Health and Human Services Department.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Outfielders Nelson Velázquez and Nick Pratto are out of minor-league options and could be designated for assignment.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designate
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Change begins when both name those patterns and choose new ones, together.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Cameron might choose one of Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club books, while Lochlan would likely find value in absurdist fiction, like Albert Camus' The Stranger.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The court could appoint a Consumer Privacy Ombudsman to ensure privacy concerns are addressed in the bankruptcy proceedings.—
Abigail Dubiniecki,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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In 2005, then-Gov. Blunt appointed Martin chairman of the St. Louis Board of Election Commissioners, then hired him in 2006 as his chief of staff.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2025
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But Justin’s nice, normal world is rocked when Alex (Gomez) shows up at his doorstep and asks him to train a young wizard named Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown).—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
31 Mar. 2025
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The soccer star, 35, welcomed her second baby, a son named Enzo, with husband Servando Carrasco, sharing the happy news with a joint post on Instagram on Sunday, March 30.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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In an interview with Fox Business on Wednesday, Dimon said rising interest rates, sticky inflation, and widening credit spreads are setting the stage for a wave of financial strain among U.S. companies.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Their trial, originally set for next week, has been postponed until July.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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And yet, Fed board members are nominated by the president and must be approved by the Senate.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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Third World has been nominated nine times for a Grammy award.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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Products are independently selected by our editors.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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Fees Fees may vary depending on the investment vehicle selected.—
Elizabeth Gravier,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Three different judges assigned to each of the cases — appointed by two different presidents — have agreed to temporarily block portions of the orders while proceedings move forward.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Analyst Christopher Nardone is getting bullish on the fashion company, assigning it a buy rating and a $318 target, which would translate about 44% upside potential over the coming year.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Designate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designate. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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