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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
ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
In terms of incorporating literacy into the program, there are designated times for reading books as a group, but at the end of the day specifically, clinicians focus on regulation while creating literacy awareness.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
About a month later, he was designated for assignment, and claimed by the Texas Rangers, the team that had drafted him.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
The following week, he will be designated for assignment.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
According to Madeira's 2023 comprehensive plan, this part of Camargo Road is designated for light industrial development, which includes gas stations.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2026
Authorities say Woodrow Burkhalter, the Pearson chief of police at the time, had been designated one of the managers of the fund.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Catcher Korey Lee and infielder Curtis Mead were designated for assignment.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Hancock requested the opinion after Abbott issued a proclamation in November that designated CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization.
—Aarón Torres, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
If the law is passed, anyone who enters a public facility like a bathroom or locker room designated for the opposite sex could be sentenced to a year in jail for a misdemeanor first offense, or up to five years in prison for a felony second offense.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
In terms of incorporating literacy into the program, there are designated times for reading books as a group, but at the end of the day specifically, clinicians focus on regulation while creating literacy awareness.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
About a month later, he was designated for assignment, and claimed by the Texas Rangers, the team that had drafted him.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
The following week, he will be designated for assignment.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
According to Madeira's 2023 comprehensive plan, this part of Camargo Road is designated for light industrial development, which includes gas stations.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2026
Authorities say Woodrow Burkhalter, the Pearson chief of police at the time, had been designated one of the managers of the fund.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Catcher Korey Lee and infielder Curtis Mead were designated for assignment.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Hancock requested the opinion after Abbott issued a proclamation in November that designated CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization.
—Aarón Torres, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designated
Adjective
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The Improvement District will continue to distribute funds and accept applications for the Home Repair Grant Program – allocating up to $10,000 for specified repairs.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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To find the right actors for that job, Farris and her team sort through a mountain of self-tapes in the first round, asking people to improvise for two minutes on a specified topic.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
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Schedule a brief meeting to set fair deadlines so people understand how to support your goals without draining your reserves.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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The approach sets Fetterman apart from Manchin and Sinema, who routinely used their swing vote status to extract concessions or shape legislation.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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If the judge signs off on the case April 2, a fund administrator will be appointed and a website will be created for the settlement.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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It was well appointed and modern, with a sleek and nicely stocked wet bar, and curtains that swiftly opened or closed at the touch of a button.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The clip, shared by her owner, shows the golden retriever—now named Kaiko—settling into a bedroom on what was described as her very first night living indoors.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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San Diego State’s Ava Schaffel was named the Mountain West conference pitcher of the week for allowing two runs on four hits in 9 2/3 innings over two games, although the Aztecs (19-15, 4-5) lost two of three games at New Mexico.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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For her performance, Burns was nominated for an Oscar for supporting actress, while Hershey briefly changed her last name to Seagull after a bird was accidentally injured on set.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Its five members are nominated by a panel controlled by the Legislature, which is controlled in turn by utilities, through campaign contributions.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Elsewhere on Reddit, in what is labeled an Oracle employees group, there was discussion about job cuts in Canada, India and the United States over the last week.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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And the deepfake usages, while clearly labeled as satire when Deep Voodoo does it, can still contribute to a culture of mistrust online.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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Both are projected to be picked in the top 10 in the NBA draft.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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In-season produce is picked at peak ripeness, which means higher vitamin and mineral content, better flavor and lower prices driven by seasonal abundance.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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The missing candy bars could enter unofficial sales channels across European markets, the company said, but if this does happen, all products can be traced using the unique batch code assigned to individual bars.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Israeli military said he was assigned to the 890th Battalion, Paratroopers Brigade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Designated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designated. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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