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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
If someone dies without a will (known as dying intestate), a court appoints an administrator—often a spouse or close relative—to settle the estate.
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Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
But in the end, Walt does what’s best for the school and appoints Dylan as the dean of faculty.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
The governor also appoints two student trustees and a faculty trustee, while the CSU Alumni Council appoints an alumni trustee.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
As is the case in other states, Utah not only puts parents in charge of this complex bookkeeping but also appoints them as their children’s trustees—and all in the name of protecting children’s earnings from greedy parents.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
The governor appoints agency leaders and helps shape California's energy and environmental policies — decisions that directly impact gas prices.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The mayor acts as chief executive and appoints the city administrator, but cannot vote on council matters except to break ties.
—Kate Talerico, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
The mayor’s appointees to the board have no more right to carry out his political wishes than do the judges that the mayor appoints to the Criminal Court.
—Christian Browne, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
In the days before Metro’s pivotal board vote, speculation swirled among public transit advocates that Bass, a key member of the board who appoints three other members, might seek to delay approval for the project based on community concerns.
—National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
But in the end, Walt does what’s best for the school and appoints Dylan as the dean of faculty.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
The governor also appoints two student trustees and a faculty trustee, while the CSU Alumni Council appoints an alumni trustee.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
As is the case in other states, Utah not only puts parents in charge of this complex bookkeeping but also appoints them as their children’s trustees—and all in the name of protecting children’s earnings from greedy parents.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
The governor appoints agency leaders and helps shape California's energy and environmental policies — decisions that directly impact gas prices.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The mayor acts as chief executive and appoints the city administrator, but cannot vote on council matters except to break ties.
—Kate Talerico, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
The mayor’s appointees to the board have no more right to carry out his political wishes than do the judges that the mayor appoints to the Criminal Court.
—Christian Browne, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
In the days before Metro’s pivotal board vote, speculation swirled among public transit advocates that Bass, a key member of the board who appoints three other members, might seek to delay approval for the project based on community concerns.
—National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appoints
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Rolder chooses the right sport Detroit’s fourth-round selection, Jimmy Rolder, was faced with a tough decision in college between baseball and football.—
Bob Tripi,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Rolder chooses the right sport Detroit's fourth-round selection, Jimmy Rolder, was faced with a tough decision in college between baseball and football.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Under Iran’s system, the president traditionally nominates an intelligence minister only after securing approval from the supreme leader.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The sections also clarify that in case a vice president takes office, the president nominates a new vice president, who then has to be confirmed by a majority vote in Congress.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
8 Apr. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 A steady plan today sets everything up to work better.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Capricorn December 22 – January 19 A steady plan today sets everything up to work better.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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By default, Meta assigns Teen Accounts to all users under 16.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Constitution assigns the power to declare war to Congress although lawmakers have not done so for decades through wars in Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Using a handheld scanner, inspector John Devito selects items throughout the store and compares the shelf price to what comes up at the register.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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As a result of the sociological turn in journalism research, journalists were then increasingly viewed in an organizational context and the idea of an autonomously acting gatekeeper who selects sources was rejected.—
Florian Wintterlin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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University of Oregon chemist Christopher Hendon loves his coffee—so much so that studying all the factors that go into creating the perfect cuppa constitutes a significant area of research for him.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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Although the deployment is underway, a significant gap persists between the personnel currently deployed and the authorized ceiling—a gap that constitutes the primary operational challenge at this stage, the Dominican Republic’s representative, Amb.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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It is secured under a Maine Forest Society easement, which designates what is and is not allowed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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The measure designates a Downtown Form-Based Zoning District, consisting of about 681 acres between Davis Drive and Willis Avenue, north of the UT Arlington campus.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Variety announces that after a two-year casting search, Michael’s very own nephew, Jaafar Jackson—the then 26-year-old son of Michael’s brother Jermaine Jackson and his ex-wife Alejandra Oaziaza—has been cast.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Norwegian Aqua is made for families and the ship announces this from afar with its double water slide.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Appoints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appoints. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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