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as in set
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority
at the appointed hour we were in our places
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as in nominated
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
was appointed to the council on national security
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Recent Examples of appointed
Ahead of Saturday's must-win game, Sanders appointed five-star freshman Julian Lewis the team's starting quarterback.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Members of the Little Rock housing authority's board of commissioners on Friday voted to recommend that Keith Fountain be appointed to a five-year term on the board.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025
Although the positions are voluntary, state law does not prohibit board members from setting compensation for themselves once appointed.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2025
Her decision comes two weeks after council members opened the process to new applicants, following a deadlock after city leaders could not agree who should be appointed to fill the seat.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Brown is a friend of the Bush family and Jeb Bush appointed him as Central Florida finance chairman during his successful 1998 gubernatorial campaign.
—Deena Sabry, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Franklin-Hodge was appointed chief of streets by Mayor Michelle Wu in December 2021, and after serving in that role for the entirety of the mayor’s first term in office, will not be returning for the second term of the Wu administration.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Seun Sodipo was appointed CFO at Plaid, a fintech startup that connects financial institutions.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Ellis was appointed by former President Barack Obama.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Members of the Little Rock housing authority's board of commissioners on Friday voted to recommend that Keith Fountain be appointed to a five-year term on the board.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025
Although the positions are voluntary, state law does not prohibit board members from setting compensation for themselves once appointed.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2025
Her decision comes two weeks after council members opened the process to new applicants, following a deadlock after city leaders could not agree who should be appointed to fill the seat.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Brown is a friend of the Bush family and Jeb Bush appointed him as Central Florida finance chairman during his successful 1998 gubernatorial campaign.
—Deena Sabry, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Franklin-Hodge was appointed chief of streets by Mayor Michelle Wu in December 2021, and after serving in that role for the entirety of the mayor’s first term in office, will not be returning for the second term of the Wu administration.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Seun Sodipo was appointed CFO at Plaid, a fintech startup that connects financial institutions.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Ellis was appointed by former President Barack Obama.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointed
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Others push legal and ethical boundaries to set themselves up for a career in the private sector after term limits.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Long Pine Key Campground is the most accessible and is located near the Homestead entrance, while the Flamingo Campground is set deeper inside the park in the Flamingo area.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Wicked star is nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress — Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy once again in 2026, following the same nomination last year for her work in the film's first installment.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Since the Academy expanded the best picture field in 2009, 61 of the 80 films nominated for SAG ensemble — a 76% success rate — have also received best picture nominations, underscoring the category’s value as a reliable Oscar indicator.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
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Beaver Island, Michigan Lake Michigan's Beaver Island is home to the state's first International Dark Sky Sanctuary, designated in 2024.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Officials say there are some changes to the 2026 season, such as the number of turkey management units, which are designated areas open to hunters.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Jaramillo, who was assigned to the Kendall District Station, was working the crash when Steven David Rustrian, a 21-year-old involved in the collision, began arguing with him.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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While no blame was assigned, the hearings were open to the public and often gave interested parties, including family members of the person killed, their first opportunity for answers.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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The rover, named SCARABS, comes from the Lunar and Planetary Exploration Laboratory at UEL and focuses on compact design, hardware validation, and long-term lunar infrastructure rather than spectacle.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Dame Helen Mirren was named the recipient of the 2026 Cecil B, DeMille Award at the Golden Globes for her contribution to the film and entertainment industries.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Daniel Lewis and Pete Prisco at CBS Sports both picked New England in close games.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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If only a few in number, they can be hand-picked from the plants and destroyed.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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The compromises were not, in the end, ones that constituted red lines.—
Kerry Brown,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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Defense, prosecution presented conflicted arguments over use-of-force In court, prosecutors argued that Grayson's actions constituted murder.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Energy Minister Abbas Alibadi also announced that water supplies will be cut off on some evenings to refill reservoirs, urging citizens to reduce consumption by 20% to avoid rationing.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The pair announced their engagement on October 5, 2025, with a joint Instagram post of what appeared to be an engagement shoot with photos of Destiny showing glimpses of her new rock.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Appointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointed. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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