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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
Who appoints Kentucky officials if there is a vacancy?
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Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Kathryn Nester was chosen to represent Robinson under a contract with the Utah County Commission, which appoints lawyers for defendants who cannot afford private counsel.
—ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Each year, the Kansas Department of Education appoints regional selection panels made up of teachers, district administrators and higher education representatives to select semifinalists and finalists from each region.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
Say, a President Newsom, or a President Pritzker, or any Democrat appoints a chair who essentially uses the same tactics?
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Its governing committee consists of mostly insurance representatives, though the governor appoints some non-voting members.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 16 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
Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Kathryn Nester was chosen to represent Robinson under a contract with the Utah County Commission, which appoints lawyers for defendants who cannot afford private counsel.
—ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Each year, the Kansas Department of Education appoints regional selection panels made up of teachers, district administrators and higher education representatives to select semifinalists and finalists from each region.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
Say, a President Newsom, or a President Pritzker, or any Democrat appoints a chair who essentially uses the same tactics?
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Its governing committee consists of mostly insurance representatives, though the governor appoints some non-voting members.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 16 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appoints
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At the last second, Ryuji chooses to lower the weapon.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Instead of running, Maya eventually chooses to stand her ground and fight back.—
William Earl,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Each team nominates one player for the Roberto Clemente Award, which is given annually to the player deemed to best embody the game through sportsmanship, community involvement, philanthropy and contributions on and off the field.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Every year, an expert panel nominates casinos across the country that stand out for more than just flashing lights and slot machines.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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But the compensation aspect isn’t the only thing that sets the auction platform apart.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
29 Sep. 2025
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And after winning the Ballon d’Or’s Kopa Trophy (given to the world’s best player under 21) in back-to-back years, the 18-year-old sets his sights on a Champions League title with Barcelona and World Cup glory with Spain this season.—
Andrew Mackie,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The legislation, as written, assigns one Kansas City voting precinct to two separate congressional districts and two representatives in Congress, according to allegations contained in a lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Missouri and the Campaign Legal Center.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Better Business Bureau assigns StubHub an F rating with 72 unresolved complaints.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Blass pours some coffee, lights a cigar, and selects his first pitch.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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Details were not clear, but it was suggested that the current lottery system be replaced with one that selects candidates based on their wages.—
Dan Gooding
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This has led to endless debate and virtually no agreement on what constitutes a healthy food regimen.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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What constitutes too much time together or apart isn't easily defined.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The city of Indianapolis designates the land for industrial use.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
25 Sep. 2025
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The plan designates additional fees per acre, based on the size of the project, paid to acquire and preserve the land.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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During Christmas dinner, Martha (72) announces her separation after discovering her husband’s affair with her best friend, upending the holiday as her children and their partners confront their own romantic issues.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Overcome with fury, the King announces his plan to slaughter anyone who was complicit, including his own grandmother.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Appoints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appoints. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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