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as in set
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 appointed
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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as in named
to give a name to
he was designated "Air Jordan" by his fans
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Recent Examples of designated
Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
Npr Staff, NPR, 18 June 2026
Former Boston Red Sox World Series champion Drew Pomeranz has been designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels, marking a disappointing turn for the veteran left-hander.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The government has designated the guard as a global terrorist group.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 18 June 2026
The Democrats’ decision, which was made by the Tarrant County Democratic Party County Executive Committee on Wednesday, comes after the board voted in April to close the district’s only campus designated for immigrant and refugee students.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
Eco effort This is a fragile environment—Kerlingarfjöll was designated a Protected Nature Reserve by Umhverfisstofnun (the Environmental Agency of Iceland) in 2020.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
One of the bills signed Tuesday is an increase in registration requirements for individuals designated as a habitual violent felony offender, a violent career criminal or a three-time violent felony offender (SB 1332).
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Such funds, whether retained in the original account or transferred, shall be made fully usable for payment to any ultimate beneficiary designated by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026
For the first time, the annual 4th of July fireworks display on the National Mall will be designated a National Special Security Event, with security levels on par with presidential inaugurations.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Adjective
Rounded tables naturally encourage conversation and connection because everyone faces one another equally; there's no designated head of the table, and, as Austin points out, there are no bad seats.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
Verb
Such funds, whether retained in the original account or transferred, shall be made fully usable for payment to any ultimate beneficiary designated by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 18 June 2026
Former Boston Red Sox World Series champion Drew Pomeranz has been designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels, marking a disappointing turn for the veteran left-hander.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The government has designated the guard as a global terrorist group.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 18 June 2026
The Democrats’ decision, which was made by the Tarrant County Democratic Party County Executive Committee on Wednesday, comes after the board voted in April to close the district’s only campus designated for immigrant and refugee students.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
Eco effort This is a fragile environment—Kerlingarfjöll was designated a Protected Nature Reserve by Umhverfisstofnun (the Environmental Agency of Iceland) in 2020.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
One of the bills signed Tuesday is an increase in registration requirements for individuals designated as a habitual violent felony offender, a violent career criminal or a three-time violent felony offender (SB 1332).
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Such funds, whether retained in the original account or transferred, shall be made fully usable for payment to any ultimate beneficiary designated by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026
For the first time, the annual 4th of July fireworks display on the National Mall will be designated a National Special Security Event, with security levels on par with presidential inaugurations.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designated
Adjective
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Or cities can propose special taxes, where the money is earmarked for specified purposes.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Deer hunting in California is permitted in specified areas and only with state licenses and tags.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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More than 10,000 officers will be assigned for the ticker-tape victory parade Thursday, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said, as authorities brace for potentially record-setting crowds along the parade’s route, held on a stretch of Broadway Street known as the Canyon of Heroes.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Danny and Nia are traveling with their baby and a nanny, and Kristen and Luke, a Lincoln Logs set that can only make a shooting range, are also traveling with an infant, her sister, and brother-in-law, and so much emotional baggage that Jet Blue charged them $35 million in luggage fees.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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The interception of the Smyrtos occurred just days after the PM appointed a new Defense Secretary, Dan Jarvis, following the resignation of John Healey from Starmer’s fragile government in a dispute over military budgets.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Eskin favors changing the system for choosing judges to one in which jurists are appointed to a single 15-year term, eliminating the need for elections while also ensuring that jurists do eventually leave the bench to make way for others.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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The James Beard Foundation was founded in 1986 and is named for the legendary cookbook author who has been called America’s first foodie.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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The Lytle Bar is located in the outpost, or barn, and is named after the Ranch’s original Homesteader.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The Athletic’s latest mock draft also has Burries (ninth to Mavericks) and Brown (10th to Bucks) being picked before the Heat’s selection.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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At the end of the performance, Perry picked him up as the crowd cheered.—
Klaritza Rico,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The musical was a Tony Award shut-out, and Michele failed to get nominated.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
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The Directing for a Drama Series has nominated multiple episodes from at least one series in ten of the last 11 years (last year, both The Pitt and Severance got double nominations), so loading up in this category doesn’t seem like a bad idea for the front-runners.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
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Petite-friendly sundresses aren’t always labeled as such, so there are a few things to look out for.—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Certain models can also offer specific settings labeled after the foods they are intended to cook, such as cookies, pizza and toast.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The finalists were selected through UAL Showcase, the university’s annual platform connecting graduating students with industry.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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“Designated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designated. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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