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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
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.
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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
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez’s favouring of appointing Jose Mourinho for another spell as coach is stunning news that will cause shockwaves throughout Spanish football.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Avex has made several notable moves over the past year, first with acquiring Silverstein’s S10 Publishing and appointing him CEO.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
According to the Student Conduct webpage, the university is responsible for appointing a probation supervisor charged with providing regular updates on whether the student organization in question is fulfilling its probation requirements.
—Matthew Kelly
april 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Here, the nominee’s allies play the roles of members of the Judiciary Committee, anticipating the type of tough questions the nominee will face from skeptical senators from the opposition party of the appointing president.
—The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
The company said it's encouraged by the settlement, is committed to transparency, and had already taken corrective actions, including appointing a new leader of New York operations.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez’s favouring of appointing Jose Mourinho for another spell as coach is stunning news that will cause shockwaves throughout Spanish football.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Avex has made several notable moves over the past year, first with acquiring Silverstein’s S10 Publishing and appointing him CEO.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
According to the Student Conduct webpage, the university is responsible for appointing a probation supervisor charged with providing regular updates on whether the student organization in question is fulfilling its probation requirements.
—Matthew Kelly
april 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Here, the nominee’s allies play the roles of members of the Judiciary Committee, anticipating the type of tough questions the nominee will face from skeptical senators from the opposition party of the appointing president.
—The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
The company said it's encouraged by the settlement, is committed to transparency, and had already taken corrective actions, including appointing a new leader of New York operations.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointing
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Having Last Driver be such a vehicular-centric book led him to being open to changing up its reading style and choosing to put it out in a landscape format.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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People are building scent wardrobes, not just choosing a single signature.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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On April 15, the city’s preservation commission voted to support nominating the hotel for the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, a program of the National Park Service.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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In nominating Shin for the Kay Sexton Award, Hwang explained that long before racial equity and amplifying BIPOC voices gained support in Minnesota and across the country, Shin was at the forefront of difficult and challenging but necessary projects and conversations.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Apr. 2026
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In selecting Norwich, a city centrally located in the eastern part of the state, the team has found a home stadium that looks much different than the large-scale plans Swanston had for a $1 billion waterfront stadium and mixed-use development project in Bridgeport.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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However, the Dolphins were convinced enough about Douglas’ blend of size, speed and athleticism to merit them passing on other receivers, selecting him 75th overall.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Other alleged violations included a failure to give timely responses to claims, provide a factual or legal basis for claim denials and give victims a primary point of contact after assigning three or more adjusters in a six-month period.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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The company also caused confusion for a customer after assigning a dozen claim adjusters to the case within four months.—
Tran Nguyen,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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However, anyone watching an eclipsed sun on the cusp of setting while on a beach in the Balearic Islands in 2026 will have just as much drama — if not more.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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Diggins provided the type of over-the-top service that Cardoso sought for most of her WNBA career, setting the young center up for 22 points on 15 shots.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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He was never criminally charged, but a civil lawsuit naming him led to his immediate release from the Buffalo Bills in August 2022.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Recent polling has also shown that voters are very concerned about energy affordability and rising utility costs, with 13% of Americans naming it as the most important financial problem facing their family — a 10-point increase from last year, according to an April Gallup poll.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Then, on the final day of May, Stearns made a small deal to acquire Luis Torrens, designating Omar Narváez for assignment in the process.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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The team also added Hunter Feduccia, while trading starter Danny Jansen and designating backup Matt Thaiss for assignment.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 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 11 May. 2026.
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