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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
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
However, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy on Thursday warned that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would only be permitted via routes designated by Tehran, highlighting that risks to the key shipping lane remain.
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Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
Three other ships that had also been on the southern route appeared to divert to the north, toward the route designated by Tehran that skirts the Iranian coast.
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Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Its Radio Spectrum Policy Group has recommended that 540 MHz of the upper band is designated for priority mobile use with decisions on the additional 160 MHz (or potentially 125 MHz) delayed until the ITU World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 (WRC-27).
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Stephen Cousins,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
Nearly half of the 37,000 square feet are designated for restaurants with patios.
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Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Exceptions include areas identified as travel routes in master plans, areas designated as open for off-trail use and areas designated by rangers as open for off-trail use for public access.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Evans had a seat in the green room — an honor designated for likely first-round picks — and was shown on the ESPN broadcast at a table featuring a gold basketball sporting his name.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
The struggling New York Mets have designated former Atlanta Braves infielder Vidal Brujan for assignment after a disappointing stint.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 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.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2026
Verb
And countries can be designated in this program at different times.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
However, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy on Thursday warned that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would only be permitted via routes designated by Tehran, highlighting that risks to the key shipping lane remain.
—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
Three other ships that had also been on the southern route appeared to divert to the north, toward the route designated by Tehran that skirts the Iranian coast.
—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Its Radio Spectrum Policy Group has recommended that 540 MHz of the upper band is designated for priority mobile use with decisions on the additional 160 MHz (or potentially 125 MHz) delayed until the ITU World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 (WRC-27).
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Stephen Cousins,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
Nearly half of the 37,000 square feet are designated for restaurants with patios.
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Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Exceptions include areas identified as travel routes in master plans, areas designated as open for off-trail use and areas designated by rangers as open for off-trail use for public access.
—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Evans had a seat in the green room — an honor designated for likely first-round picks — and was shown on the ESPN broadcast at a table featuring a gold basketball sporting his name.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
The struggling New York Mets have designated former Atlanta Braves infielder Vidal Brujan for assignment after a disappointing stint.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designated
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The state obtains the money by selling bonds to investors and agrees to repay it, with interest, per a specified schedule.
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Some financing programs offer promotional interest-free periods, but charge deferred interest if the balance is not paid within the specified timeframe.
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Other food available at the fair includes a Turkey Leg that costs $23, a Smash Cheeseburger that will set patrons back $20 and a Giant Western Sausage that sells $20.
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James Watt traveled from his small town of Tranent, bagpipes in tow, to set the musical vibe for Scotland fans partying throughout Miami this week.
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The board appointed veteran district administrator Andres Chait as acting superintendent.
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Jay Collins, a former state senator from Tampa appointed by DeSantis as lieutenant governor last summer, comes closest to meeting the financial criteria with just over $10 million, according to the most recent campaign records, but trails in the polls at around 5%.
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Amy Epkey State of Michigan Hertel, whose last day will be on June 30, was named MDHHS director in 2021.
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He was named one of the NBA's top 75 players ever and is a two time MVP and was MVP of the Finals.
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Johnson was the first player picked by new Mavericks team president Masai Ujiri.
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In Wheeler’s recent story paneling a dozen scouts anonymously on draft prospects, not one picked Verhoeff as the best in the defense class.
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After the pageantry wrapped, the King and Queen met local people nominated by members of Scottish Parliament for their outstanding community contributions, and young people from across Scotland formed a Guard of Honor to line part of the couple's route to the Palace of the Holyroodhouse.
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When the 1977 Academy Awards arrived, the sci-fi blockbuster was nominated for Best Cinematography and Best Art Direction and won an Oscar for Special Achievement in Visual Effects.
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Many more pointed to restructuring, cost-cutting, or role elimination—factors that may quietly reflect AI’s influence on employer decisions without being labeled as such to workers.
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Although not labeled for petites, this cute two-piece linen-blend set is perfect for shorter people, thanks to the cut of these pieces.
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Even if Arraez doesn’t earn the fan selection, the Giants are required to have at least one representative, who would be selected through the players vote and Commissioner’s Office.
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“Designated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designated. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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