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as in set
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 appointed
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 named
to give a name to
he was designated "Air Jordan" by his fans
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as in specified
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Recent Examples of designated
Max Saltman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
According to the State Department, the groups identified were Harakat al-Nujaba, Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya and Kata’ib al-Imam Ali – all four of which were previously designated by the Department of Treasury as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGT) in 2023.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The group was designated a terrorist organization at the start of the year.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Four of these sites, called micro-communities, are planned on vacant lots across the city and will be designated for homeless seniors.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
After two limited practices, the Chiefs designated Worthy as doubtful for this past weekend’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles, later ruling him out entirely.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Its capital, Valletta, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980 for its historic architecture and cultural significance.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Also included are funds for predominantly Black institutions and Native American-serving institutions, which are colleges that educate a large share of Black or Native students, but are not designated by the government as historically Black colleges or universities (HBCUs) or tribal colleges.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Maurice, who designated himself as the captain and last word on the boat, could not cope with the daily struggles of staying alive.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Palestine Action is believed to be the first direct-action group to be designated a terrorist organization in the UK.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
According to the State Department, the groups identified were Harakat al-Nujaba, Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya and Kata’ib al-Imam Ali – all four of which were previously designated by the Department of Treasury as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGT) in 2023.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The group was designated a terrorist organization at the start of the year.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Four of these sites, called micro-communities, are planned on vacant lots across the city and will be designated for homeless seniors.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
After two limited practices, the Chiefs designated Worthy as doubtful for this past weekend’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles, later ruling him out entirely.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Its capital, Valletta, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980 for its historic architecture and cultural significance.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Also included are funds for predominantly Black institutions and Native American-serving institutions, which are colleges that educate a large share of Black or Native students, but are not designated by the government as historically Black colleges or universities (HBCUs) or tribal colleges.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Maurice, who designated himself as the captain and last word on the boat, could not cope with the daily struggles of staying alive.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designated
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Bueckers Shines in Dallas Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers was named the 2025 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year after a record-setting first season.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The junior lofted a 64-yard pass downfield, hitting Solimini to set the Green Wave up in the red zone.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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But the commissioners appointed to oversee the Coliseum on behalf of the city and county appeared to lean away from that option during Friday’s discussion.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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In 2024, Matteo Sgarbossa was appointed chief executive officer of Balmain and introduced as the co-author to continue Pierre Balmain’s legacy.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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On September 7, dog owner Brittany U'Wren was devastated to learn that her rescue Shitzu mix, named Lexi, had escaped through the garage and disappeared from her home in Lexington, Kentucky.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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During Tuesday's media availability, Swinney addressed concerns about Clemson's 1-2 start by pointing to the track record since he was named head coach in 2009.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Votes must be submitted within the specified voting period.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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What To Know Citing a Japanese government official, the newspaper the Sankei Shimbun reported on August 21 that three airports—Aomori Airport, Sendai Airport and Yamaguchi Ube Airport—and Aomori Port will be designated for specified use, joining 11 other airports and 25 seaports.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Slow Horses has been nominated for 14 Emmys since 2024, snagging the Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series trophy that year.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Edebiri won Outstanding Supporting Actress in 2023 and was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in 2024, the same year that The Bear broke records with 23 nominations as a comedy series (NBC’s 30 Rock previously held the title with 22 nominations in 2009).—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Many of those products, including the popular brands Hydroxie and Rize, appear to be made by Sanders’ company, according to photos reviewed by The Star that show those brands’ packaging materials and barrels labeled with those brands’ names.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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Orange cats, which are mostly male, are often seen as chaotic and friendly, while for example grey cats are often labeled aloof and independent.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Packers picked him in the first round, the 18th pick overall, in the 2018 NFL draft.—
Richard Ryman,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Schweers even picked two community members to attend the launch breakfast in New York City.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 Sep. 2025
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Failure to investigate car tracker King was assigned to investigate a tracker that Mary had found on her car in October 2024.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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The letter grades are the first assigned under the state’s new curved public school grading system that lawmakers approved in August.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Designated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designated. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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