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as in choosing
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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as in appointing
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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as in naming
to give a name to
he was designated "Air Jordan" by his fans
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Recent Examples of designating
The Giants may also be bidding farewell to another once-promising player, designating utility man Tyler Fitzgerald for assignment on Monday.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
The new legislation, which has been backed by the University of Tennessee, would extend that public records exemption indefinitely, while also designating a new trove of athletic department records that can be kept under wraps.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays are trading 24-year-old Leo Jiménez to the Miami Marlins, per SportsNet's Ben Nicholson-Smith, just a few days after designating the young infielder for assignment.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Muslim Americans, meanwhile, have expressed fear and alarm as anti-Muslim rhetoric and actions by state governments designating Muslim communities as security threats have risen in recent months.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
Muslim Americans, meanwhile, have expressed fear and alarm as anti-Muslim rhetoric and actions by state governments designating Muslim communities as security threats have risen in recent months.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
The House version, which passed that chamber unanimously, dealt with designating ambulance services as essential services.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 24 Mar. 2026
South Korea’s spy agency assessed last month Kim Jong Un was close to designating her as his heir.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The City Council also voted Wednesday to approve an ordinance designating Civilian Office of Police Accountability the investigating body for cases of Chicago police violating the Welcoming City ordinance that bans them from cooperating with immigration officials.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
The new legislation, which has been backed by the University of Tennessee, would extend that public records exemption indefinitely, while also designating a new trove of athletic department records that can be kept under wraps.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays are trading 24-year-old Leo Jiménez to the Miami Marlins, per SportsNet's Ben Nicholson-Smith, just a few days after designating the young infielder for assignment.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Muslim Americans, meanwhile, have expressed fear and alarm as anti-Muslim rhetoric and actions by state governments designating Muslim communities as security threats have risen in recent months.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
Muslim Americans, meanwhile, have expressed fear and alarm as anti-Muslim rhetoric and actions by state governments designating Muslim communities as security threats have risen in recent months.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
The House version, which passed that chamber unanimously, dealt with designating ambulance services as essential services.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 24 Mar. 2026
South Korea’s spy agency assessed last month Kim Jong Un was close to designating her as his heir.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The City Council also voted Wednesday to approve an ordinance designating Civilian Office of Police Accountability the investigating body for cases of Chicago police violating the Welcoming City ordinance that bans them from cooperating with immigration officials.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designating
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Sleep divorce simply means couples choosing to sleep in separate beds or bedrooms.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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These funky new qLDPC codes come in many forms, and choosing which one to use typically involves a tradeoff.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Apr. 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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But simply naming the great fear and sharing it with the millions of watchers in living rooms and hotels and airport lobbies was a trial almost too painful to contemplate.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Creative Artists Agency has hired branding agent Courtney McHugh, naming her as an executive in its talent business ventures group.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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In the wake of Republican defeats in a string of special elections − including a Democratic victory in the Florida state house race to represent the president's home district − the record-setting protests were one more omen of upheaval ahead in November's midterm elections.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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In our family, my father was usually the one driving, but there was never any doubt who was setting our direction.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 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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But Johnson-Swartz began calling and texting in the days that followed, the student told investigators.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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On Friday, the House Speaker, Mike Johnson, tersely rejected the bill, calling it a joke.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Duchess opted for another look from the designer on day three of her and Prince Harry's visit to Colombia, this time selecting an easy-breezy matching top and skirt.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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This is why selecting the appropriate size and style of area rug for your room is crucial.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
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The selection committee determines the playoff rankings for the 25 teams, assigning the top 12 teams spots in the playoff bracket.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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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
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“Designating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designating. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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