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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
Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, was appointed by a committee of senior Shiite clerics after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the highest authority in the country for more than three decades, was killed in an airstrike, the United States.
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Christine Valora, The Washington Examiner, 8 Mar. 2026
Carlsbad Mayor Keith Blackburn, who was first appointed to the committee 16 years ago, praised SANDAG for the work done so far.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The younger Khamenei had long been considered a contender, even before an Israeli strike killed his father at the start of the war, and despite never being elected or appointed to a government position.
—Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
The younger Khamenei had long been considered a contender for the post, even before an Israeli strike killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and despite never being elected or appointed to a government position.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Inman was appointed by President Biden and confirmed by the Senate in March 2024.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
At the end of the year, the court order became permanent, and Jamie was appointed conservator with attorney Andrew Wallet named as co-conservator.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
She had been appointed executive director of the orchestra just three years ago.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Mar. 2026
Then a mid-level Shiite cleric, Khamenei won a seat in the Iranian parliament in 1980 as a member of the Islamic Republican Party and was appointed by Khomeini to the key post of Friday prayers leader in the capital.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 2 Mar. 2026
Christine Valora, The Washington Examiner, 8 Mar. 2026
Carlsbad Mayor Keith Blackburn, who was first appointed to the committee 16 years ago, praised SANDAG for the work done so far.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The younger Khamenei had long been considered a contender, even before an Israeli strike killed his father at the start of the war, and despite never being elected or appointed to a government position.
—Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
The younger Khamenei had long been considered a contender for the post, even before an Israeli strike killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and despite never being elected or appointed to a government position.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Inman was appointed by President Biden and confirmed by the Senate in March 2024.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
At the end of the year, the court order became permanent, and Jamie was appointed conservator with attorney Andrew Wallet named as co-conservator.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
She had been appointed executive director of the orchestra just three years ago.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Mar. 2026
Then a mid-level Shiite cleric, Khamenei won a seat in the Iranian parliament in 1980 as a member of the Islamic Republican Party and was appointed by Khomeini to the key post of Friday prayers leader in the capital.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointed
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The chair of the Fed has just one vote among a dozen on its rate-setting committee, but dissents against the chair are rare.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Sheridan, Wyoming – The daily high temperature beat 50 degrees 44 times and 60 degrees 20 times, both setting records.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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The 75-year-old Madigan, who had never before been nominated by the guild, was visibly surprised.—
Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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In 2018, Ford became the firstly openly trans person nominated for an Academy Award, for Strong Island.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2026
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Annually, on Mogen and Kernodle’s birthdays — designated Maddie May Day and Xanapalooza — the foundation encourages people to be kind to others and spend time with loved ones, in remembrance.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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Supporters of two prominent Muslim groups have already scored a victory against DeSantis, as a federal judge temporarily blocked the enforcement on Wednesday of an executive order the governor issued last year that designated them as foreign terrorist organizations.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Marzan was assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command in Des Moines — a unit tasked with supplying troops with food, fuel, ammunition and equipment — and deployed to Kuwait to support the war effort.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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There are actually many ways to get your Known Traveler Number (KTN), the nine-digit number assigned to those approved for TSA PreCheck, and one of the easiest is by popping into your local Staples.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The rooms Each of the seven accommodations at Origins Astral is named after a planet and range from two to four bedrooms—these are villas, with an indoor-outdoor living area, plunge pool, and kitchen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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On Monday, Villanova’s Devin Askew won Big East Sixth Man of the Year, while teammate Tyler Perkins was named the conference’s Most Improved Player — an honor Ejiofor won last year.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Anyways, that's why Meg picked two out of three.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
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The movie has already been picked by The Jokers Films which will release the film in France.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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When Scott Wiener, a progressive Democratic San Francisco state senator running for Nancy Pelosi’s congressional seat, was first asked whether Israel’s actions in Gaza constituted genocide, Wiener declined to answer.—
Jacki Karsh,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Jurors were asked to decide in several instances whether conduct constituted a felony or misdemeanor.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The famed Magic City adult entertainment club won’t be featured at next week’s Atlanta Hawks promotional night, the NBA announced on Monday.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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To many people’s surprise, Sumerian, a newcomer to those lofty acquisition heights, had come out on top in a deal that was announced two weeks later during the Berlin Film Festival, where the movie had its international premiere.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Appointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointed. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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