APPOINTED Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

appointed

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past tense of appoint

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 Spreitzer, meanwhile, pointed to an August executive order that would allow a presidentially appointed individual to have the final say on grant solicitations and approvals. —

Fiona Bork, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026 Starmer claims he wasn’t told that Mandelson failed security vetting before being appointed; the Foreign Office overruled the decision without informing the prime minister. —

Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026 The school fired him in early April and appointed an interim principal. —

Cory Turner, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026 Board members are appointed by the governor to serve a five-year term. —

Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026 Factories Argyle Haus of Apparel Argyle Haus of Apparel, a full-service apparel manufacturer and fashion design house based in Los Angeles, has appointed the appointment of Sheila Martinez as vice president of operations. —

Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026 The group’s members are appointed by state leaders, serve for four-year terms and are expected to foster connections with Irish leaders and companies, particularly in fields like the life sciences, technology and financial services. —

P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026 Eleven other members were appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson, a former teacher and CTU organizer who remains closely aligned with the union. —

Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 And the Beaumont Police Department appointed detectives to work alongside them. —

Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026

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In spring training, Mets owner Steve Cohen set the playoffs as the baseline goal.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
With a grand opening date set for June 5, construction crews have about six weeks to finish up the $34 million project, now dubbed Clock Tower Landing.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026