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
President Joe Biden revoked that designation early in his presidency in 2021, and Trump designated it again in January.
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Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
The corner residence long designated for the wives of the nation’s presidents reportedly remains empty and dark most of the time.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
The city also designated a National Donate Life Month banner as an official flag, meaning Boise now has three official flags.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2025
In February, the State Department designated the Sinaloa cartel as a foreign terrorist organization.
—CBS News, 7 May 2025
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Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
The corner residence long designated for the wives of the nation’s presidents reportedly remains empty and dark most of the time.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
The city also designated a National Donate Life Month banner as an official flag, meaning Boise now has three official flags.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2025
In February, the State Department designated the Sinaloa cartel as a foreign terrorist organization.
—CBS News, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designate
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The wide availability of options allows men to choose the approach best suited to their individual needs.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Only in private did the longtime hedge fund manager work to persuade the president to place a partial pause on the rate hikes, a move that Trump ultimately chose when faced with the prospect of an imminent economic crisis.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Just days before the Pittsburgh storm, Trump appointed 13 people—including Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem—to review FEMA.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
2 May 2025
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Jepson spent over a decade in Liverpool’s coaching set-up and was appointed head coach in 2018.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Greg Abel, 62, who had been expected to be named CEO when Buffett retired, should take over at the end of the year, Buffett said.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The last passenger pigeon, named Martha, died in captivity at the Cincinnati Zoo in 1914, marking the end of the species.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Before kicking off her new world tour, Lady Gaga sets a new record: with 2.5 million people in attendance, her show on Brazil' Copacabana Beach is reportedly the biggest independent concert by a female artist ever.—
Mario Manca,
Glamour,
4 May 2025
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Katie Ledecky sets a world record in the women's 800-meter freestyle final in the TYR Pro Swim Series at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center on May 03, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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The president had previously nominated Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., for the U.N. ambassador slot.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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Hanna was also nominated for president, but since Rodriguez had already received four votes.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 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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When humans purposely select for or against certain features in other organisms like this, it's known as artificial selection.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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By Audrey Noble May 2, 2025 All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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Combs’ case was then then randomly assigned to District Judge Andrew Carter, who later recused himself before the case was transferred to Subramanian.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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According to the law firm, the carrier assigned Morgan to seat 28B, a middle seat, next to Cherian Abraham, a corporate professional from Texas.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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“Designate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designate. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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