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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
Cate Charron, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Along with granting official designation, City Hall can help by streamlining zoning, licensing, and permitting processes; sharing best practices across city departments; funding public space, safety, and signage, and developing criteria so other neighborhoods can be designated, Perez said.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
In addition to arresting musicians, Russian authorities have designated many of them as foreign agents, including Noize MC, who left Russia soon after the war broke out.
—Anna Nemtsova, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Of the department’s 271,927 employees, 249,065 are designated to remain on duty, while 22,862 would be furloughed.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The group, established in Turkey in 2017, has been designated a terrorist organization by Israel and accused of serving as Hamas’s overseas arm.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
But this is not the only best practice while riding a bike on city streets and designated bike trails.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Limited paid parking options is designated lots surrounding the park are available in advance and day of show until sold out.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Third-round rookie Sai'vion Jones dressed on the defensive line for the first time this season, as reserve DL Jordan Jackson was designated inactive.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission designated it a historic property in an emergency move in March 2024 when the city learned of the demolition plans.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Along with granting official designation, City Hall can help by streamlining zoning, licensing, and permitting processes; sharing best practices across city departments; funding public space, safety, and signage, and developing criteria so other neighborhoods can be designated, Perez said.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
In addition to arresting musicians, Russian authorities have designated many of them as foreign agents, including Noize MC, who left Russia soon after the war broke out.
—Anna Nemtsova, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Of the department’s 271,927 employees, 249,065 are designated to remain on duty, while 22,862 would be furloughed.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The group, established in Turkey in 2017, has been designated a terrorist organization by Israel and accused of serving as Hamas’s overseas arm.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
But this is not the only best practice while riding a bike on city streets and designated bike trails.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Limited paid parking options is designated lots surrounding the park are available in advance and day of show until sold out.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Third-round rookie Sai'vion Jones dressed on the defensive line for the first time this season, as reserve DL Jordan Jackson was designated inactive.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designated
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Why he was executed on day 328, point blank, at the hands of Hamas, hours before approaching Israel Defense Forces would have set him free.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Dodgers’ rotation appears set for this series.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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Kathryn Nester, a former federal public defender with more than 30 years of experience, was appointed to be Robinson's attorney on Wednesday, according to a Utah County spokesperson.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The new spending reflects efforts by Chief Executive Officer Antonio Filosa, who was appointed to the top job in May, to recalibrate investments across regions, the people said.—
Gabrielle Coppola,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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One senior manager, who did not want to be named as he is not authorized to speak publicly about internal matters, said his chat threads lit up.—
Lila MacLellan,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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She was also named a Messenger of Peace by the United Nations in 2002.—
Tricia Escobedo,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Fans are encouraged to visit participating coffee shops complete the tasks in each square at the specified location.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Sep. 2025
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The velocity, the movement, the specified scouting reports on every hitter.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Groeningen directed The Broken Circle Breakdown, which was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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Kirkland won a Golden Globe award and was nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards for the 1987 drama Anna.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The packages are labelled State Fair Corn Dogs, and Jimmy Dean Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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This major change will affect food products labeled with the brands Great Value, Marketside, Freshness Guaranteed, and bettergoods.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If the school doesn’t have room for all students who picked it as their top choice, the school will accept the highest-scoring students from that group.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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To score the jackpot prize, a person’s ticket must match all five numbers picked in a drawing, according to game rules.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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The seven Benton County circuit judges recused from the case, and it has been assigned to Jim Spears, a retired circuit judge.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Once there, she was assigned a bare mattress on the floor and denied religious accommodations, including Halal meals, her lawyers said.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Designated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designated. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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