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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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Recent Examples of designated
Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
Npr Staff, NPR, 18 June 2026
Former Boston Red Sox World Series champion Drew Pomeranz has been designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels, marking a disappointing turn for the veteran left-hander.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The government has designated the guard as a global terrorist group.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 18 June 2026
The Democrats’ decision, which was made by the Tarrant County Democratic Party County Executive Committee on Wednesday, comes after the board voted in April to close the district’s only campus designated for immigrant and refugee students.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
Eco effort This is a fragile environment—Kerlingarfjöll was designated a Protected Nature Reserve by Umhverfisstofnun (the Environmental Agency of Iceland) in 2020.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
One of the bills signed Tuesday is an increase in registration requirements for individuals designated as a habitual violent felony offender, a violent career criminal or a three-time violent felony offender (SB 1332).
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Such funds, whether retained in the original account or transferred, shall be made fully usable for payment to any ultimate beneficiary designated by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026
For the first time, the annual 4th of July fireworks display on the National Mall will be designated a National Special Security Event, with security levels on par with presidential inaugurations.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Adjective
Rounded tables naturally encourage conversation and connection because everyone faces one another equally; there's no designated head of the table, and, as Austin points out, there are no bad seats.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
Verb
Such funds, whether retained in the original account or transferred, shall be made fully usable for payment to any ultimate beneficiary designated by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 18 June 2026
Former Boston Red Sox World Series champion Drew Pomeranz has been designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels, marking a disappointing turn for the veteran left-hander.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The government has designated the guard as a global terrorist group.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 18 June 2026
The Democrats’ decision, which was made by the Tarrant County Democratic Party County Executive Committee on Wednesday, comes after the board voted in April to close the district’s only campus designated for immigrant and refugee students.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
Eco effort This is a fragile environment—Kerlingarfjöll was designated a Protected Nature Reserve by Umhverfisstofnun (the Environmental Agency of Iceland) in 2020.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
One of the bills signed Tuesday is an increase in registration requirements for individuals designated as a habitual violent felony offender, a violent career criminal or a three-time violent felony offender (SB 1332).
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Such funds, whether retained in the original account or transferred, shall be made fully usable for payment to any ultimate beneficiary designated by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026
For the first time, the annual 4th of July fireworks display on the National Mall will be designated a National Special Security Event, with security levels on par with presidential inaugurations.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designated
Adjective
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Or cities can propose special taxes, where the money is earmarked for specified purposes.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Deer hunting in California is permitted in specified areas and only with state licenses and tags.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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More than 10,000 officers will be assigned for the ticker-tape victory parade Thursday, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said, as authorities brace for potentially record-setting crowds along the parade’s route, held on a stretch of Broadway Street known as the Canyon of Heroes.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Danny and Nia are traveling with their baby and a nanny, and Kristen and Luke, a Lincoln Logs set that can only make a shooting range, are also traveling with an infant, her sister, and brother-in-law, and so much emotional baggage that Jet Blue charged them $35 million in luggage fees.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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The board appointed veteran district administrator Andres Chait as acting superintendent.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Jay Collins, a former state senator from Tampa appointed by DeSantis as lieutenant governor last summer, comes closest to meeting the financial criteria with just over $10 million, according to the most recent campaign records, but trails in the polls at around 5%.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Amy Epkey State of Michigan Hertel, whose last day will be on June 30, was named MDHHS director in 2021.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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He was named one of the NBA's top 75 players ever and is a two time MVP and was MVP of the Finals.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Verb
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The Athletic’s latest mock draft also has Burries (ninth to Mavericks) and Brown (10th to Bucks) being picked before the Heat’s selection.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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At the end of the performance, Perry picked him up as the crowd cheered.—
Klaritza Rico,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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The musical was a Tony Award shut-out, and Michele failed to get nominated.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
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The Directing for a Drama Series has nominated multiple episodes from at least one series in ten of the last 11 years (last year, both The Pitt and Severance got double nominations), so loading up in this category doesn’t seem like a bad idea for the front-runners.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
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Petite-friendly sundresses aren’t always labeled as such, so there are a few things to look out for.—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Certain models can also offer specific settings labeled after the foods they are intended to cook, such as cookies, pizza and toast.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Even if Arraez doesn’t earn the fan selection, the Giants are required to have at least one representative, who would be selected through the players vote and Commissioner’s Office.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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“Designated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designated. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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