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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
Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Officials say there are some changes to the 2026 season, such as the number of turkey management units, which are designated areas open to hunters.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
It was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1984.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Swiss authorities have designated Friday a national day of mourning and church bells rang out across the country to honour victims.
—Reuters, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
In 2019, California designated a stretch of Interstate 5 in Colusa County as the Officer Natalie Corona Memorial Highway, and the Davis Police Department awarded her a posthumous Purple Heart.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Previously, the federal Community Services Block Grant, which addresses poverty at the local level, was designated to SDC.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The other designated a site in Everglades National Park as a part of the Miccosukee Indian Reservation.
—Kevin Freking, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Some areas are designated for commercial or industrial projects while others are earmarked for residential developments, like single-family communities and apartment complexes.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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Beaver Island, Michigan Lake Michigan's Beaver Island is home to the state's first International Dark Sky Sanctuary, designated in 2024.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Officials say there are some changes to the 2026 season, such as the number of turkey management units, which are designated areas open to hunters.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
It was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1984.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Swiss authorities have designated Friday a national day of mourning and church bells rang out across the country to honour victims.
—Reuters, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
In 2019, California designated a stretch of Interstate 5 in Colusa County as the Officer Natalie Corona Memorial Highway, and the Davis Police Department awarded her a posthumous Purple Heart.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Previously, the federal Community Services Block Grant, which addresses poverty at the local level, was designated to SDC.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The other designated a site in Everglades National Park as a part of the Miccosukee Indian Reservation.
—Kevin Freking, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Some areas are designated for commercial or industrial projects while others are earmarked for residential developments, like single-family communities and apartment complexes.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designated
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Details on the distribution process for the $500 checks are still being finalized, but Fernandez suggested that homeowners will need to request the funds by a specified deadline to receive their payment.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
30 Dec. 2025
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This offer is available exclusively to new users in eligible states who meet the specified age requirements.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Dec. 2025
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Others push legal and ethical boundaries to set themselves up for a career in the private sector after term limits.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Long Pine Key Campground is the most accessible and is located near the Homestead entrance, while the Flamingo Campground is set deeper inside the park in the Flamingo area.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Hurst was appointed to the position in January 2024, according to a press release at the time.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Jan. 2026
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When a vacancy occurs, the Commission on Judicial Nomination must convene and it, as noted, consists of 12 members, with four members appointed by each branch.—
James M. McGuire,
New York Daily News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The rover, named SCARABS, comes from the Lunar and Planetary Exploration Laboratory at UEL and focuses on compact design, hardware validation, and long-term lunar infrastructure rather than spectacle.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Dame Helen Mirren was named the recipient of the 2026 Cecil B, DeMille Award at the Golden Globes for her contribution to the film and entertainment industries.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Wicked star is nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress — Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy once again in 2026, following the same nomination last year for her work in the film's first installment.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Since the Academy expanded the best picture field in 2009, 61 of the 80 films nominated for SAG ensemble — a 76% success rate — have also received best picture nominations, underscoring the category’s value as a reliable Oscar indicator.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
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Federal officials have said the agents acted in self-defense and labeled the incident an act of domestic terrorism, while Democratic officials have rejected the self-defense assertion.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Inspired by the King of Cheeses, cheeses labeled Parmesan will have a similar, but often less complex taste.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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Daniel Lewis and Pete Prisco at CBS Sports both picked New England in close games.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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If only a few in number, they can be hand-picked from the plants and destroyed.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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No legal responsibility was ever assigned to Woroniecki in connection with the Yates children's deaths.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Feller staff picked three countries to possibly feature, and they were assigned Mongolia, said Kadie Frey, general manager of Lora Hotel & Event Center.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Designated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designated. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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