1
as in to choose
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority
the designated time for the meeting
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as in to appoint
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
he has yet to designate his successor as head of the firm
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3
as in to name
to give a name to
he was designated "Air Jordan" by his fans
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Recent Examples of designate
When temperatures are extremely cold or extremely hot, Polk County officials designate buildings where people can shelter from dangerous weather conditions.
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Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Electronics that aren't designated for outdoor use should not be left outside.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
In a corresponding move, the Braves designated pitcher George Soriano for assignment.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
To date, no countries have been designated.
—Camilla Schick, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Electronics that aren't designated for outdoor use should not be left outside.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
In a corresponding move, the Braves designated pitcher George Soriano for assignment.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
To date, no countries have been designated.
—Camilla Schick, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designate
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In some respects, a person might choose to use music therapy on their own, though I am mainly focused in this discussion on music therapy that is part of an overarching therapeutic plan being overseen by a professional clinician.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Cities that are satisfied with the service that DART provides could choose to forgo the 25% return and let the transit agency use the funds.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan. 2026
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The State Water Resources Control Board, whose members are appointed by Newsom, has not yet approved the water rights to allow construction to begin.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Board of Regents Composition The bill would replace the student representative on the board of regents, who currently is a voting member of the board, with a ninth member who would be appointed by the governor.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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He is not being named because he hasn't been charged with a crime.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Matt Byrne is the Bob Holt Razorback Reporter, named in honor of the longtime reporter who covered University of Arkansas sports.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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The federal government included Niscemi in a state of emergency declaration on Monday for three southern regions hard hit by Cyclone Harry and set aside an initial $120 million to be divided among them.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Recent shifts in Garmin’s feature set also suggest this Cirque Smart Band may be more of a holistic health wearable than one for the brand’s traditional hardcore athletic crowd.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Presumably nominated for its huge fire that the titular bus drives through.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
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Every school in the district nominates a teacher, and a committee narrows the field to four finalists representing the North, Central, and South regions, as well as Adult/Technical Colleges and Educational Opportunity & Access.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Calò, a 46-year-old Sicilian, speaks passionately about El Popo, as Mexicans call the volcano, rattling off trivia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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Anyone with information in the case is asked to call the CMPD Homicide Unit at 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a detective.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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That means Stidham will face off against New England, the team that selected him in the fourth round of the 2019 Draft, to earn a ticket to the Super Bowl.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Buss was also reportedly disappointed in James’ reaction after the Lakers selected his son, Bronny James, in the 2024 NBA Draft.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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His remarks to reporters earlier today were the first since the president assigned him to lead federal operations in Minnesota, after Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino made his exit this week.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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The News predicts the UIL will assign DeSoto to a new-look District 7-5AI that will also include Cedar Hill, Crandall, Lancaster, Mesquite, Midlothian, North Mesquite and West Mesquite.—
Myah Taylor,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Designate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designate. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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