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as in chooses
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 nominates
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 appoints
Most counties in Kansas have elected county clerks, but the Secretary of State appoints the election commissioner in Kansas’ four largest counties — including Wyandotte and Johnson.
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Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Matthieu Blazy for Chanel After a three-year stint as creative director of Bottega Veneta, Blazy was chosen the new artistic director of fashion activities at Chanel—a role which appoints him responsibility for all haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessory collections under the brand.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Impressed by his resolve, Charles appoints him as overseer.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
The Army generally appoints defense counsel in cases like these.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
The president also appoints the six other members of the Fed’s governing board, who can serve staggered terms of up to 14 years.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Lee appoints planning group for Duck River Watershed Lee on Thursday appointed a 19-member planning group to oversee water resource management and environmental and habitat conservation for the Duck River.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The city appoints all seven DDA board members, who oversee a budget that has grown to more than $2 million even as the tax rate stays the same — a reflection of a booming downtown tax base.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Johnson appoints the selection committee.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Matthieu Blazy for Chanel After a three-year stint as creative director of Bottega Veneta, Blazy was chosen the new artistic director of fashion activities at Chanel—a role which appoints him responsibility for all haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessory collections under the brand.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Impressed by his resolve, Charles appoints him as overseer.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
The Army generally appoints defense counsel in cases like these.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
The president also appoints the six other members of the Fed’s governing board, who can serve staggered terms of up to 14 years.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Lee appoints planning group for Duck River Watershed Lee on Thursday appointed a 19-member planning group to oversee water resource management and environmental and habitat conservation for the Duck River.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The city appoints all seven DDA board members, who oversee a budget that has grown to more than $2 million even as the tax rate stays the same — a reflection of a booming downtown tax base.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Johnson appoints the selection committee.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appoints
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This guides both the fashion influences the company chooses to follow, as well as the creation of functional, emotionally durable garments.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Paper’s connection to The Office comes first from behind the cameras, as the documentary crew that chronicled Michael Scott, Pam Beesly et al chooses the Truth-Teller as its next subject.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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The parties typically only hold conventions during presidential years, as each party formally nominates their nominees for the White House.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
28 Aug. 2025
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One of the most remote parts of the world where the sun never sets can now be experienced in luxury.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Everyday Flex Medium Testers raved that this lightweight hairspray sets styles in place but isn’t crunchy to the touch.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The content team, led by Katie Brown, a former lifestyle television host and home goods expert, gives each podcast a title, creates an outline of the podcast, with the content filled out by AI, and assigns it one of the personalities as a host.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Resistant to seeking full-time employment that would exhaust his writing time, Paul instead signs up to a website that assigns one-off menial jobs — yard work, rubble removal, flatpack furniture assembly — to the freelancer willing to work for the lowest possible rate.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
29 Aug. 2025
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If the winner selects the annuity option, the claimant will receive one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Sifford will hold the position for two years unless the commission selects a replacement before then.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Cash constitutes only 3% of assets, while debt approaches $2B, roughly 75% of equity.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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For all the fitness enthusiasts, the dating coach adds that working out isn’t a hobby and constitutes work.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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The city even designates car-free zones around major attractions, like the Champs-Élysées, on weekends.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The World Health Organization designates antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as one of the top global public health threats.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Trump announces arrest of suspect Tyler Robinson As of Thursday night, the assassination suspect remained at large.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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Apple announces new iPhones and more.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Appoints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appoints. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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