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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
This is one of the first announcements WhatsApp has made after appointing a new CEO.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
State law tasked the City Council with appointing a replacement to finish out Lyles’ term ending in December 2027.
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Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
General Motors is significantly expanding Corvette's reach in the UK, appointing luxury specialist Clive Sutton as its official London retailer.
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Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Now Starmer is going due to unpopularity, largely self-inflicted, after policy errors including scrapping the pensioners’ winter fuel allowance, hitting small farmers with inheritance tax increases and appointing a close friend of the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein as ambassador to Washington.
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Ian King,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The schism prompted Faye to fire Sonko and dissolve his government before appointing new ministers.
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Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
Rather than automatically appointing Aiello, supervisors chose a competitive appointment process to fill the vacancy until the November 2028 election.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
The country is now on the verge of appointing its sixth prime minister in just seven years, amid political upheaval and a stubbornly weak economy that has left many voters frustrated.
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Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Claude Guillemot handed the day-to-day running of Guillemot Corporation to his son Valentin Guillemot in July 2025, appointing him CEO, but remained attached to the company in the role Chairman of the Board of Director and continued to guide its overall direction.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
State law tasked the City Council with appointing a replacement to finish out Lyles’ term ending in December 2027.
—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
General Motors is significantly expanding Corvette's reach in the UK, appointing luxury specialist Clive Sutton as its official London retailer.
—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Now Starmer is going due to unpopularity, largely self-inflicted, after policy errors including scrapping the pensioners’ winter fuel allowance, hitting small farmers with inheritance tax increases and appointing a close friend of the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein as ambassador to Washington.
—
Ian King,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The schism prompted Faye to fire Sonko and dissolve his government before appointing new ministers.
—
Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
Rather than automatically appointing Aiello, supervisors chose a competitive appointment process to fill the vacancy until the November 2028 election.
—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
The country is now on the verge of appointing its sixth prime minister in just seven years, amid political upheaval and a stubbornly weak economy that has left many voters frustrated.
—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Claude Guillemot handed the day-to-day running of Guillemot Corporation to his son Valentin Guillemot in July 2025, appointing him CEO, but remained attached to the company in the role Chairman of the Board of Director and continued to guide its overall direction.
—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointing
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On an album centered on killing ego and embracing growth, the response feels less like avoidance and more like a man choosing peace over proving a point.
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That means creating an easily navigable layout, incorporating soft, inviting textures and materials, and choosing extra-comfortable furniture.
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Political conventions during presidential election years are technically how parties conduct business such as finalizing their platform and nominating the presidential and vice presidential candidates.
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Democrats did manage to avoid nominating a controversial pick in the somewhat competitive 35th Congressional District.
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In Buffalo, New York, the 2026 NHL draft action kicked off with the Toronto Maple Leafs selecting Penn State winger Gavin McKenna – a pick most people expected would open the night.
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While selecting pieces for the exhibit, Pacini visited the carousel in storage.
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Employers should consider assigning a dedicated benefits navigator, someone who won't give legal or financial advice but will help the employee find relevant benefits, understand deadlines and know which professionals to call.
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Target's new attendance point system Target will start tracking unexcused tardiness and absences for its store and warehouse workers in September, assigning point values to violations and terminating any employee who hits 12 points within a year.
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Beginning in the late 1960s, artists abandoned galleries in favour of deserts, salt flats, mesas, and remote terrain, using these surroundings as both setting and material.
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Beyond peak performance Vision Marine attracted industry attention in 2023 after one of its electric boats reached 116 mph, setting a speed record for the category.
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If tension rises around roles, keep the spotlight moving by naming strengths out loud.
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Many have floated the idea of giving him the Nobel Peace Prize, naming airports after him, and making his birthday a federal holiday.
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The designer also applied this hardworking sensibility to the interiors’ functionality, designating a cozy den as a children’s area and approaching bedrooms with relaxed hospitality in mind.
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The omissions come after announcements by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin earlier this year that his agency was designating microplastics and pharmaceuticals priority contaminants for testing.
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In some world models, the element of time is integral, constituting a fourth dimension.
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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.
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“Appointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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