1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in nominating
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
was appointed to the council on national security
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of appointing
The analysis also found that more companies were appointing CHROs or chief people officers to oversee the HR function, eclipsing less senior-sounding titles, like HR director.
—
Courtney Vinopal, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Johnson on Tuesday did not answer a question on his timeline on appointing a new CTA president, after Dorval Carter resigned in January 2025.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
In this case, appointing an LLC service can move the process forward much more quickly.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Merriweather is appointing a prosecutor from outside his office to prosecute Martinez’s case, the news release said.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
In 2024, Cherokee County, a heavily Republican Atlanta suburb, considered appointing only one Democrat to the county's five-member election board.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Schlepp asked the judge to hold off on appointing a receiver for a few weeks.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2026
If half the job of a CEO is showing up, the other half is identifying the smartest person and the room and then appointing that exec to the highest position of authority on the org chart.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
One of his first moves as acting city manager was appointing Martha Juarez — then serving as assistant city engineer — as acting deputy city manager.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Courtney Vinopal, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Johnson on Tuesday did not answer a question on his timeline on appointing a new CTA president, after Dorval Carter resigned in January 2025.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
In this case, appointing an LLC service can move the process forward much more quickly.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Merriweather is appointing a prosecutor from outside his office to prosecute Martinez’s case, the news release said.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
In 2024, Cherokee County, a heavily Republican Atlanta suburb, considered appointing only one Democrat to the county's five-member election board.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Schlepp asked the judge to hold off on appointing a receiver for a few weeks.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2026
If half the job of a CEO is showing up, the other half is identifying the smartest person and the room and then appointing that exec to the highest position of authority on the org chart.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
One of his first moves as acting city manager was appointing Martha Juarez — then serving as assistant city engineer — as acting deputy city manager.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointing
Verb
-
As your visibility grows, so does the importance of choosing your associations wisely.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
-
Restaurant industry publications have been noting for the past few years that consumers are choosing healthier options at higher prices.—
Jenna Thompson
March 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Now that facility, Pinnacle Multicare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, is suing the very administration that is nominating Landa to the diplomatic post.—
Eli Cahan,
ProPublica,
23 Mar. 2026
-
By participating in this Neighborhood Initiative and nominating those who strengthen our neighborhoods, each of us can help make our city stronger, more connected and more welcoming.—
Chuck Page,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Simply depositing money into the account without selecting investments means your contributions may sit as cash, earning little.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
-
Every year, millions of Americans fill out March Madness brackets for the annual men's and women's college basketball tournaments, hoping to fulfill their unrealized dreams of selecting a perfect bracket.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The selection committee determines the playoff rankings for the 25 teams, assigning the top 12 teams spots in the playoff bracket.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
-
Lutes allegedly violated the state law through his handling of complaints about one of his sons, by assigning that son training and duties that increased his opportunities to earn OT pay, and by approving the department payroll that included both of his sons’ salaries.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
In the wake of Republican defeats in a string of special elections − including a Democratic victory in the Florida state house race to represent the president's home district − the record-setting protests were one more omen of upheaval ahead in November's midterm elections.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
-
In our family, my father was usually the one driving, but there was never any doubt who was setting our direction.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
But simply naming the great fear and sharing it with the millions of watchers in living rooms and hotels and airport lobbies was a trial almost too painful to contemplate.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
-
Creative Artists Agency has hired branding agent Courtney McHugh, naming her as an executive in its talent business ventures group.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The Giants may also be bidding farewell to another once-promising player, designating utility man Tyler Fitzgerald for assignment on Monday.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
-
The new legislation, which has been backed by the University of Tennessee, would extend that public records exemption indefinitely, while also designating a new trove of athletic department records that can be kept under wraps.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
As of today, more than 10,000 active Starlink satellites are in space, constituting about two thirds of all satellites that are currently in orbit.—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
-
Moreover, by the end of February our statewide snowpack was only 66% of average for this date, constituting a significant decline from 85% at this time last year.—
Daniel Kolkey,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Appointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointing. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
