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as in choosing
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 nominating
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 appointing
Starmer’s authority weakened after Labor’s poor performance in recent elections, blamed on policy missteps, economic struggles, and the prime minister’s controversial decisions, including appointing an ambassador with ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The City Council is tasked with appointing someone to serve as interim mayor until the next municipal election in November 2027.
—Mary Ramsey
may 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
But estimates of how many companies are appointing CAIOs vary widely.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Under California law, cities have 60 days to fill a council vacancy either by calling a special election or appointing a replacement after interviewing candidates.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
Since her election in 2022, Meloni has tried to reshape the country’s arts and cultural institutions by appointing a host of new, politically conservative leaders.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
That means appointing Police Commission members who will prohibit officers from honoring administrative ICE warrants, close the SB 54 loophole allowing jail staff to tip off ICE about release dates and, if necessary, withdraw LAPD from the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, as Portland did.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
As executive director, Meister was responsible for appointing a chief internal auditor.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Every type of manager has been tried since 2013, and there’s an unfair narrative around appointing former players.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The City Council is tasked with appointing someone to serve as interim mayor until the next municipal election in November 2027.
—Mary Ramsey
may 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
But estimates of how many companies are appointing CAIOs vary widely.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Under California law, cities have 60 days to fill a council vacancy either by calling a special election or appointing a replacement after interviewing candidates.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
Since her election in 2022, Meloni has tried to reshape the country’s arts and cultural institutions by appointing a host of new, politically conservative leaders.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
That means appointing Police Commission members who will prohibit officers from honoring administrative ICE warrants, close the SB 54 loophole allowing jail staff to tip off ICE about release dates and, if necessary, withdraw LAPD from the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, as Portland did.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
As executive director, Meister was responsible for appointing a chief internal auditor.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Every type of manager has been tried since 2013, and there’s an unfair narrative around appointing former players.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointing
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How to handle it safely For dogs that only graze occasionally, the main precaution should be choosing safe locations.—
Diana Bocco,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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By choosing investment banking, an industry almost entirely based in Manhattan, students were expressing a predilection for its unique lifestyle and consumption options.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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People are nominating not just themselves, but their moms.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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In 2024, the Old Hyde Park Neighborhood Association organized to stave off the potential demolition of the 1924 building by nominating it for local historic status.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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The label will also guide you in selecting the correct washing cycle, water temperature, and best drying choices.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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District leaders make up the Brooklyn Democratic Party’s obscure but powerful governing body that largely controls selecting judges, party priorities, and spending.—
Adam Davis,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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The market doesn't think so, assigning him a 1% chance of getting rates down this year, according to CME FedWatch.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Starting the following year, in 2022, records show that Fortune offered Agan a role supporting new teachers rather than assigning him his own classroom.—
Holly McDede,
ProPublica,
12 May 2026
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The narrowness of the land means that the resort is swaddled between two beaches—Playa Blanca and Playa Virador—setting it apart from other nearby hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The sight will become visible low in the south-western sky around 30 to 45 minutes after sunset, depending on location, and remain visible for roughly two hours before setting below the horizon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The naming rights regulations even apply to the host stadiums.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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However, naming a species is not particularly complicated.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Likewise, in building communities, there must be a priority on preserving green spaces, creating walkable neighborhoods to reduce traffic and car emissions, intentionally designating areas for wildlife habitats, and prioritizing quality of life through parks, trails, and conservation areas.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The Dodgers will now have to choose between optioning Kim or Freeland, or designating Espinal for assignment.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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However, despite constituting only about 2 percent of body mass, the human brain is proportionally heavier than that of most other mammals.—
Manjishtha Bhattacharyya,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
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At its independence in 1960-1961, the two territories reunited and formed a federal state, with the French-speaking section constituting about 80% both in territory and population.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Appointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointing. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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