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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
While there are assumptions in some quarters that dragging their feet over Slot cost Liverpool a shot at their former midfielder, who was appointed by Chelsea two weeks ago, Alonso was not a serious consideration for Edwards and Hughes.
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 31 May 2026
The man appointed to run recovery efforts – then-Commerce Secretary Herbert Hoover – rode his newfound fame into the White House.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 31 May 2026
And the -- and the question legally becomes, what power does that Democratic representative, who’s been appointed per the statute, have to challenge the rest of the trustees?
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Public defenders are lawyers appointed to represent people in court who have been accused of a crime and who cannot afford to hire their own counsel.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
Kahoonei is proud of the sustainability initiatives at Kona Village, which has 150 stand-alone hales (rooms), each appointed with local flair and eco-friendly building materials.
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Last year, the judge, appointed to the federal bench by Barack Obama, held Florida’s attorney general in contempt of court and separately ordered the closure of Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention center.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
Trump appointed two of them—chairman Patrick Fuchs and Michelle Schultz.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Delort was appointed as an associate judge of the Cook County Circuit Court in 2007 and served on the appellate court from 2012 to 2023.
—Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Oliver Kay, New York Times, 31 May 2026
The man appointed to run recovery efforts – then-Commerce Secretary Herbert Hoover – rode his newfound fame into the White House.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 31 May 2026
And the -- and the question legally becomes, what power does that Democratic representative, who’s been appointed per the statute, have to challenge the rest of the trustees?
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Public defenders are lawyers appointed to represent people in court who have been accused of a crime and who cannot afford to hire their own counsel.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
Kahoonei is proud of the sustainability initiatives at Kona Village, which has 150 stand-alone hales (rooms), each appointed with local flair and eco-friendly building materials.
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Last year, the judge, appointed to the federal bench by Barack Obama, held Florida’s attorney general in contempt of court and separately ordered the closure of Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention center.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
Trump appointed two of them—chairman Patrick Fuchs and Michelle Schultz.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Delort was appointed as an associate judge of the Cook County Circuit Court in 2007 and served on the appellate court from 2012 to 2023.
—Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointed
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The Experimental Group set the bar in Paris—they've now got several other bars around town and in cities worldwide—so coming to the original might be up there with going to the Louvre for true cocktail lovers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Spanning Fresno, Kern, Kings and Tulare counties, the district has already drawn millions in spending and heavy national attention — setting the stage for another razor-thin, high-dollar general election fight this fall.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Multiple outlets have reported that Nashville wants to speak with MacFarland, who is nominated for GM of the Year.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Ross has served as a federal judge since 2014, when she was nominated by then-President Barack Obama.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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The retreat is not far from 1,830 acres of swamp designated for the C-11 Impoundment Project, which is part of the sweeping Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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The Yankees designated him for assignment in late April.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Butlers here are called Aris Meehas, a historical Maldivian reference to someone assigned to serve royalty—thankfully, interactions are more easy-going than overly deferential.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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With Mayo’s team working the 2023 women’s final — alongside Villarreal, who was in the video booth — seven MLS officials have worked the last two World Cup finals and at least one PRO official has been assigned to 19 of the 32 knockout games in the most recent men’s and women’s tournaments.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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For a drink and a snack with a view, head up to Süreyya, named after one of the stars in the Seven Sisters constellation, and raise a glass of top-tier Turkish wine to the Haghia Sophia looming grandly behind you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Li-Ning was founded in 1990 by a former Chinese Olympic Gold medalist who named the company after himself.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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The name Namia was also picked as a legacy for Nam’s two sons—the next generation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Three-star offensive lineman Ty Greene picked the Horned Frogs over the likes of Houston, Tulane and Baylor.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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Some lawmakers have questioned whether that follow-on strike constituted a war crime.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Democrats have said her failure to appear for that deposition constituted noncompliance with the subpoena.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Hong Kong/Hangzhou — Stephen Curry announced a partnership for his signature brand with Li-Ning on Monday, ending his sneaker free agency in a major win for the Chinese sportswear giant.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The first image in the exhibition announced the playful tenor of the oversize works, which often verged on the ludic despite the lack of spontaneity owing to the cumbersome Land Camera.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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“Appointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointed. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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