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
President Joe Biden revoked that designation early in his presidency in 2021, and Trump designated it again in January.
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Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
The corner residence long designated for the wives of the nation’s presidents reportedly remains empty and dark most of the time.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
The city also designated a National Donate Life Month banner as an official flag, meaning Boise now has three official flags.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2025
In February, the State Department designated the Sinaloa cartel as a foreign terrorist organization.
—CBS News, 7 May 2025
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Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
The corner residence long designated for the wives of the nation’s presidents reportedly remains empty and dark most of the time.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
The city also designated a National Donate Life Month banner as an official flag, meaning Boise now has three official flags.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2025
In February, the State Department designated the Sinaloa cartel as a foreign terrorist organization.
—CBS News, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designate
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The fact that the high court chose this case to discuss universal injunctions could mean a majority want to reaffirm their use, said Ilya Somin, a law professor at George Mason University.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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The pageant continues Sunday at 1 p.m., at which time a new Miss Maine will be chosen to advance to the Miss USA pageant.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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During the last hunt, I was appointed the bear coordinator for the Heathrow community.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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As the president considers the potential appointment of a new Arctic Ambassador, just as Greenland has appointed theirs, the prospect for diplomacy around extractive industries in the region deserves greater attention.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Pet cat escapes vet's office, arrives home 3 miles away days later A cat named George, who was at the vet for neutering in Florida, broke out of the animal hospital and made his way miles home days later.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2025
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Another dog named Chrissy is buried next to the pre-dug grave, but Jody's headstone hadn’t come in yet.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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Hotel Laguna claims to be first hotel located on the famous Orange County beach, set along the Pacific Coast Highway, for over 125 years, according to its website.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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In February, 17-year-old Anthony Sanchez was killed in a high-speed crash that set ablaze the car was in.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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He was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for the role.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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He was also nominated for Weir’s Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World and Nolan’s The Dark Knight.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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However, today most young people rarely call each other.—
Andrea Wigfield,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2023
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Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives.—
WSJ,
WSJ,
14 Feb. 2023
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Travis Hunter's Week 1 Opponent One of the biggest storylines of the NFL draft was the Jacksonville Jaguars trading up to select Travis Hunter, a WR/CB hybrid, second overall.—
Seth Quinn,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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For ingredient technology companies, selecting the right partners—the strongest conduits between you and your end users—is critical.—
Jon Kirchner,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The re-tasking of U.S. naval ships assigned to the western Pacific theater comes as China—now possessing the world's largest navy by hull count, with more than 370 vessels—expands its military reach and presence in the region, attempting to challenge American naval dominance.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Among other resources, three engines have also been assigned to fight the wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2025
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“Designate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designate. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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