1
as in chooses
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 appoints
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 calls
to give a name to
he was designated "Air Jordan" by his fans
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Recent Examples of designates
Roan designates a theme for many of her concerts to encourage fans to dress up.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
The city of Indianapolis designates the land for industrial use.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
The plan designates additional fees per acre, based on the size of the project, paid to acquire and preserve the land.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Although Kendrick had deep ties to the Archdiocese of Denver, Church law designates the diocese where a person died to initiate the canonization cause.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Now look, the way our justice system has been set up since the beginning of this country is that the president designates someone with the experience and the education in every district across the country to make decisions on how federal prosecutorial powers should be used.
—ABC News, 21 Sep. 2025
The city even designates car-free zones around major attractions, like the Champs-Élysées, on weekends.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Each 30-minute episode designates a segment to each player, with Jeanty featured first in episode 1, which aired Monday night.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025
The 46 independent and 5 non-independent films, as the CFC designates them, are anticipated by the state to hire around 6,490 cast and crew members, with 37,000 background performers provided day work.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
The city of Indianapolis designates the land for industrial use.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
The plan designates additional fees per acre, based on the size of the project, paid to acquire and preserve the land.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Although Kendrick had deep ties to the Archdiocese of Denver, Church law designates the diocese where a person died to initiate the canonization cause.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Now look, the way our justice system has been set up since the beginning of this country is that the president designates someone with the experience and the education in every district across the country to make decisions on how federal prosecutorial powers should be used.
—ABC News, 21 Sep. 2025
The city even designates car-free zones around major attractions, like the Champs-Élysées, on weekends.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Each 30-minute episode designates a segment to each player, with Jeanty featured first in episode 1, which aired Monday night.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025
The 46 independent and 5 non-independent films, as the CFC designates them, are anticipated by the state to hire around 6,490 cast and crew members, with 37,000 background performers provided day work.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designates
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Teoscar Hernández chooses the right time to hustle No one has felt the highs and lows of this series quite like Hernández, whose defensive gaffe in the second inning of Game 1 exacerbated the Dodgers’ early deficit and whose bat lifted them to a 5-3 victory that night.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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As anger fades into apathy and grief is aggravated by guilt, the public also chooses silence.—
Yangyang Cheng,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Who appoints Kentucky officials if there is a vacancy?—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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Kathryn Nester was chosen to represent Robinson under a contract with the Utah County Commission, which appoints lawyers for defendants who cannot afford private counsel.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
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Sanchez’s family calls it a ‘deeply distressing time’ Sanchez was in the city to work as an analyst on Fox Sports’ broadcast of the Indianapolis Colts’ game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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However, what happens when the storyline calls for a more familial pairing?—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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After two late-’80s albums peaked in the teens, all of its half-dozen studios sets from 1991’s Roll the Bones through 2012 swan song Clockwork Angels hit the top 10.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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What sets Arturo apart is the balance of technical skill and human understanding.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Each team nominates one player for the Roberto Clemente Award, which is given annually to the player deemed to best embody the game through sportsmanship, community involvement, philanthropy and contributions on and off the field.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Every year, an expert panel nominates casinos across the country that stand out for more than just flashing lights and slot machines.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Thomas Tuchel names his next England squad on Friday as the countdown to next summer’s World Cup finals continues.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The suit names Family Dollar Stores of Missouri LLC; the parent company, Family Dollar Inc; and the property owner, Arthur Fels Company, as defendants.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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Each year, a jury made up of Netflix execs and invited guests selects one Brazilian fiction film from the festival that hasn’t yet landed a streaming deal.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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The commission, comprising 17 voting members, selects a preferred candidate, whom the Prime Minister then approves.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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According to transgender activists, anything not gender-affirming constitutes conversion therapy.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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Victims should document evidence, prioritize safety and report incidents promptly, even if unsure whether the act constitutes a crime, officials said.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Designates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designates. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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