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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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as in specified
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Recent Examples of designated
Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
Its elegance extends inside of the building to the expansive bridal suite with rooms designated for hair and makeup, and its ballroom for rehearsal dinners.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
Keller had a brief stint with the White Sox last year but was designated for assignment when Mike Clevinger was called up.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Several studies over the past five years have shown the long-term benefits of psilocybin for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder, and the Food and Drug Administration designated it a breakthrough therapy.
—Kate Ruder | Kff Health News, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2025
The Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada also has designated smoking areas in the airport.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
The fund was designated for convention center creation, the Blighted Property Demolition Fund, and revitalization of the Gary Metro Station to complement the South Shore Double Tracking project.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
Due to its similarities with older humans, the researchers have designated the species Homo affinis erectus to the remnants.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2025
The pastel-colored buildings, cobblestone streets and colonial-era architecture are just a few of the reasons why it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage City in 2008.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Venezuela was first designated for TPS in March 2021, allowing over 350,000 individuals to apply for protections.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
Its elegance extends inside of the building to the expansive bridal suite with rooms designated for hair and makeup, and its ballroom for rehearsal dinners.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
Keller had a brief stint with the White Sox last year but was designated for assignment when Mike Clevinger was called up.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Several studies over the past five years have shown the long-term benefits of psilocybin for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder, and the Food and Drug Administration designated it a breakthrough therapy.
—Kate Ruder | Kff Health News, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2025
The Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada also has designated smoking areas in the airport.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
The fund was designated for convention center creation, the Blighted Property Demolition Fund, and revitalization of the Gary Metro Station to complement the South Shore Double Tracking project.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
Due to its similarities with older humans, the researchers have designated the species Homo affinis erectus to the remnants.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2025
The pastel-colored buildings, cobblestone streets and colonial-era architecture are just a few of the reasons why it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage City in 2008.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designated
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Tonight the castle was lit up like a movie set with klieg lights and scores of Cinecittà extras vamping as cardinals.—
Nicole Phelps,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Marie Nino, a professional hairstylist based in New York City, recommends Virtue Flourish’s shampoo and conditioner set for reinforcing strands without leaving them feeling coated or crunchy.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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After the presidential election, in 1989, Bush appointed her to be a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
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He was convinced Liverpool had made a shrewd choice when Slot was appointed as Klopp’s successor, having seen his work close up during his three-year reign at Feyenoord.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Matlin was nominated for an Emmy for that guest appearance.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Vought was nominated to run the Office of Management and Budget, while Carr was tapped to lead the Federal Communications Commission.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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But Dahl realized that Sparks had assigned her the Williams case within a day of Sarah’s first phone call.—
Ronan Farrow,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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Finland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes that individuals whose passport gender does not match their gender assigned at birth may have their visa or travel permit denied.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Officials have not specified the nature of the injuries to any of the four people.—
Harry Harris,
The Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2024
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No cause of death was specified.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO), working with police and military investigators, is probing whether Yoon's actions constituted rebellion.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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In a forum on Eleven Warriors, a popular Buckeyes fan website, a commenter recently polled fellow fans about what constituted success this season.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC News,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The incident follows damage to two data cables and the Nord Stream gas pipelines, both of which have been termed sabotage.—
LORNE COOK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Dec. 2024
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The tech ecosystem has long identified an overarching feeling of loneliness, responding in multiple virtual solutions broadly termed AI companions.—
Dr. Tal Patalon, MD, LLB,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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To worsen matters, it was announced on Saturday that Cam Thomas, the team’s leading scorer, will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season because of a left hamstring strain suffered in Thursday’s loss to the Chicago Bulls.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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Fans of the Land of Oz attraction in the North Carolina mountains were distraught over its sudden, announced closing on Friday.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Designated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designated. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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