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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2
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
The facility also has designated areas for live stand-ups, press briefings and interviews.
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ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Almost all, 89%, had lead levels above state standards, suggesting Exide’s pollution may have traveled farther than the cleanup zone designated by the state.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
The Angels opened a spot for Grissom by designating Jeimer Candelario for assignment.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026
The Mets designated left-hander Richard Lovelady for assignment Saturday and called up veteran closer Craig Kimbrel.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Almost all, 89%, had lead levels above state standards, suggesting Exide’s pollution may have traveled farther than the cleanup zone designated by the state.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
The Angels opened a spot for Grissom by designating Jeimer Candelario for assignment.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026
The Mets designated left-hander Richard Lovelady for assignment Saturday and called up veteran closer Craig Kimbrel.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designate
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Langley stated in his response that Flock Safety does not share data with federal agencies, but rather customers of Flock can choose to share data with the feds.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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In the years since the show went off the air, Per Sullivan stopped acting and chose a private life outside the public eye.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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And the Beaumont Police Department appointed detectives to work alongside them.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Chief Executive Alfonso Dolce, the brother of co-founder Domenico Dolce, was appointed as the new chair, according to a company filing to the Milan Chamber of Commerce.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Padres took the early lead in the Vedder Cup, named after Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder, who has ties to both cities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Nothing has been officially scheduled yet, the official said, who asked not to be named to discuss the administration's internal plans.—
Joseph Wilkins,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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India already mandates that one-third of seats be set aside for women in local governance bodies, but women currently hold only about 14% of seats in the lower house of Parliament.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Horner tallied eight RBIs in the Cubs’ consecutive wins with his five Wednesday, setting a career high.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Her first Ariel nomination came back in 2009 for Rudo Y Cursi and she was also nominated last year for Dead Man’s Switch.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
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Many people were surprised that she wasn’t inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year after being nominated three years in a row.—
Lindsey Underwood,
Vanity Fair,
17 Apr. 2026
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One of my neighbors called 911 and helped with the first CPR attempts.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Dunn wielded his influence through a think tank called the Texas Public Policy Foundation.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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His father, David Overstreet, was a running back at Oklahoma before being selected by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the 1981 NFL Draft.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2026
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Early in draft season, some projected that the Chiefs could select Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2026
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But at Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen on Long Island, you’ll be assigned a shiva coordinator who will ensure fresh food is delivered every day of the mourning period.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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Superintendent Robyn Castillo sent a message to Sacramento City Manager Maraskeshia Smith Tuesday requesting that the city reinstate its contract that assigned three full-time police officers and a supervising sergeant to Natomas schools.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Designate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designate. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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