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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
The interception of the Smyrtos occurred just days after the PM appointed a new Defense Secretary, Dan Jarvis, following the resignation of John Healey from Starmer’s fragile government in a dispute over military budgets.
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Eskin favors changing the system for choosing judges to one in which jurists are appointed to a single 15-year term, eliminating the need for elections while also ensuring that jurists do eventually leave the bench to make way for others.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
He was also appointed to officiate one of European soccer's showcase games, the UEFA Super Cup in August.
—CBS News, 14 June 2026
During her tenure overseeing environmental protection efforts in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin, Shore, who was appointed by former President Joe Biden, said utilities were beginning to develop closure and remediation plans for older disposal sites.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Camilla was appointed Colonel in December 2022, three months into her role as queen.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 June 2026
He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1999 for his services to broadcast journalism.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 June 2026
In February 2025, Puerto Rico's governor appointed Luis González Delgado as executive president of the island's Water and Sewer Authority.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Menendez was appointed by Commissioner Richard Lara to serve on the city’s charter review committee board and recently resigned from the city’s planning and zoning board to run for office.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Tim Lister, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Eskin favors changing the system for choosing judges to one in which jurists are appointed to a single 15-year term, eliminating the need for elections while also ensuring that jurists do eventually leave the bench to make way for others.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
He was also appointed to officiate one of European soccer's showcase games, the UEFA Super Cup in August.
—CBS News, 14 June 2026
During her tenure overseeing environmental protection efforts in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin, Shore, who was appointed by former President Joe Biden, said utilities were beginning to develop closure and remediation plans for older disposal sites.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Camilla was appointed Colonel in December 2022, three months into her role as queen.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 June 2026
He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1999 for his services to broadcast journalism.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 June 2026
In February 2025, Puerto Rico's governor appointed Luis González Delgado as executive president of the island's Water and Sewer Authority.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Menendez was appointed by Commissioner Richard Lara to serve on the city’s charter review committee board and recently resigned from the city’s planning and zoning board to run for office.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointed
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Junior Grace Simmons escaped an early jam to set the tone for a low-scoring complete game from the circle, and Aniyah Bailey had a birthday to remember by anchoring the team’s contagious offensive showing with two doubles and five RBI in a 3-for-4 day.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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At the event in 2024, Miami Host Committee co-chair Rodney Barreto acknowledged that FIFA has set extensive requirements but also expressed confidence in the local effort behind the tournament.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Trump nominated Clayton on Thursday to be director of national intelligence.—
Will Weissert,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Esparza has been nominated for several Tony Awards along the way, including Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical for Taboo, Best Actor in a Musical for Company, Best Featured Actor in a Play for The Homecoming and Best Actor in a Play for Speed-the-Plow.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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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
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Days before he would be designated for assignment by the Chicago Cubs, Lopez took time away from the team to be with his family in the wake of his grandfather’s May 21 passing.—
Christian Marshall,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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The water conservation district arguably lacks the tools needed to live up to the conservation part of its name assigned by state legislators.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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In recent years, the unit has also lost cops and Delva said officers assigned believe that neither kidnappings nor the unit itself are priorities for the government.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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The James Beard Foundation was founded in 1986 and is named for the legendary cookbook author who has been called America’s first foodie.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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The Lytle Bar is located in the outpost, or barn, and is named after the Ranch’s original Homesteader.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Pinney’s bold and free conception of how a drama is constituted, and its inseparability from time and memory, displays a rare associative virtuosity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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Only one cast member has what could be constituted anything close to a normal speaking part.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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But the bullpen picked him up with five scoreless innings until Bradgley Rodriguez buckled in the 10th inning and Matsui did the same in the 11th.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Investments continued to pour in, and the development boom that had taken hold in the ’90s picked right back up again.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
10 June 2026
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The supercarrier, which was officially commissioned in July 2017, has now completed two overseas deployments, with each being extended.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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There’s a cosmic irony in referencing Yoshimura, whose soothing compositions were famously commissioned to accompany showrooms for model homes in Japan in the 1980s and have since become synonymous with domestic comfort.—
Harry Thorfinn-George,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
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“Appointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointed. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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