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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
Kemp is also accused of helping to pass lottery machine legislation (HB 383) to benefit another property buyer, as well as appointing a third buyer to the State Charter School Commission.
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Just over two decades on from that awkward introduction, Liverpool are close to appointing another Spaniard as manager in Andoni Iraola.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 3 June 2026
During closing arguments Friday, attorney Scott Kaplan, representing Ramco, argued that appointing a receiver was the only viable path forward for both West Suburban, and Weiss Memorial Hospital in the Uptown neighborhood, which closed in August.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
When Biden considered appointing Susan Davies, a former deputy White House counsel under President Obama, to the Justice Department’s top antitrust post, a slew of articles savaged her as a corporate shill.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
Senegal’s president can now rebuild his government in his image, appointing ministers who pledge allegiance solely to him.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 23 May 2026
But longtime Governor’s Councilor Christopher Ianella, of Boston, who voted against appointing DeMore, says the Parole Board needs more members with backgrounds in social work and psychology.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
The Independence City Council passed a resolution this week establishing the board and appointing its inaugural class of watchdogs.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
During its years in power, Poland's Law and Justice party tightened control over the courts by appointing loyalist judges to higher courts and punishing critics with disciplinary action.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Just over two decades on from that awkward introduction, Liverpool are close to appointing another Spaniard as manager in Andoni Iraola.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 3 June 2026
During closing arguments Friday, attorney Scott Kaplan, representing Ramco, argued that appointing a receiver was the only viable path forward for both West Suburban, and Weiss Memorial Hospital in the Uptown neighborhood, which closed in August.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
When Biden considered appointing Susan Davies, a former deputy White House counsel under President Obama, to the Justice Department’s top antitrust post, a slew of articles savaged her as a corporate shill.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
Senegal’s president can now rebuild his government in his image, appointing ministers who pledge allegiance solely to him.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 23 May 2026
But longtime Governor’s Councilor Christopher Ianella, of Boston, who voted against appointing DeMore, says the Parole Board needs more members with backgrounds in social work and psychology.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
The Independence City Council passed a resolution this week establishing the board and appointing its inaugural class of watchdogs.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
During its years in power, Poland's Law and Justice party tightened control over the courts by appointing loyalist judges to higher courts and punishing critics with disciplinary action.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointing
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Across the world, more travelers are choosing destinations based on nightlife options, and cities are responding with more after-dark activities.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
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Unrestricted funding is rare from major donors and foundations, with many choosing to support very specific projects over specific timeframes.—
Thalia Beaty,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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By nominating Bayh, delegates are presenting him as the best chance to topple the Republican candidate, who will be either controversial incumbent Diego Morales or a newcomer to statewide office, depending on the outcome of the GOP convention later this month.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
7 June 2026
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Democrats did manage to avoid nominating a controversial pick in the somewhat competitive 35th Congressional District.—
Megan Pratz,
NPR,
27 May 2026
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The beauty lies in the curation process itself, carefully selecting each building, figurine, and accessory to craft your own version of an idealized Christmas town.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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The process of selecting those teams was far from easy.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
9 Dec. 2025
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In comparison, this effect was roughly half to three quarters as large as that of assigning a student to a class with seven fewer students per teacher.—
Supreet Kaur,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
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The formation of this immigrant task force carries the energy of a parent assigning a child a time-consuming but ultimately meaningless task to limit distractions.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
9 June 2026
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Bilbao sparked a starchitectural arms race, in which no city seemed to be complete without the eye-grabbing stamp of some jet-setting Pritzker Prize–winner (almost always a man).—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
8 Dec. 2025
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While the Fed chair, like other governors, has only one vote in rate-setting meetings, they are seen as setting the central bank’s agenda and guiding its approach to inflation, employment conditions and overall economic stability.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Not everyone is satisfied with the naming conventions for wildfires.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Attorney General Ellison convened a strategic-facilitation process among the U, Fairview and M Physicians in March last year, naming Lois Quam as facilitator in April of that year.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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Local and regional fire chiefs are aware of locations that could serve as refuges for people unable to evacuate, but publicly designating such sites as shelter-in-place options is problematic, said Chelsea Burkett, spokesperson for Cal Fire’s Santa Clara County Unit.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Congress specifically exempted the freight railroad industry from FTC review, designating it to be regulated by the more specialized STB.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
4 June 2026
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In some world models, the element of time is integral, constituting a fourth dimension.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
20 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 Jun. 2026.
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