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as in choosing
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 appointing
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 naming
to give a name to
he was designated "Air Jordan" by his fans
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Recent Examples of designating
In Jeep world, there are lots of initials designating different models over the years.
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Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
Both Puebla and Tlaxcala are generally considered safer travel destinations compared to other Mexican states, with the US State Department designating a Level 2 travel advisory for both, its second-lowest warning.
—Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
But after the defendants filed a notice with the court designating the immigration court at Krome Detention Center in Miami as the court with jurisdiction over Alligator Alcatraz, the judge ruled the plaintiffs claim is moot.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2025
In terms of other factors, both are already on the 40-man roster so the Red Sox wouldn’t have to worry about designating anyone for assignment to clear space for them.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
The district will also distribute family preparedness packets that include know-your-rights information, emergency contact updates and tips on designating a backup caregiver in case a parent is detained.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
The Sox reinstated Pérez from the IL ahead of Wednesday’s game, along with optioning reliever Cam Booser to Triple-A Charlotte and designating pitcher Jared Shuster for assignment.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Following her death, Priscilla Presley filed a petition challenging a 2016 amendment to the trust that removed her and the family former business manager, Barry Siegel, as trustees while designating Lisa Marie Presley’s daughter Riley Keough and deceased son Benjamin Keough as co-trustees.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
Twenty-three states soon followed and in 1894, then-President Grover Cleveland signed a law designating Labor Day as the first Monday in September.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 11 Aug. 2025
Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
Both Puebla and Tlaxcala are generally considered safer travel destinations compared to other Mexican states, with the US State Department designating a Level 2 travel advisory for both, its second-lowest warning.
—Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
But after the defendants filed a notice with the court designating the immigration court at Krome Detention Center in Miami as the court with jurisdiction over Alligator Alcatraz, the judge ruled the plaintiffs claim is moot.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2025
In terms of other factors, both are already on the 40-man roster so the Red Sox wouldn’t have to worry about designating anyone for assignment to clear space for them.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
The district will also distribute family preparedness packets that include know-your-rights information, emergency contact updates and tips on designating a backup caregiver in case a parent is detained.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
The Sox reinstated Pérez from the IL ahead of Wednesday’s game, along with optioning reliever Cam Booser to Triple-A Charlotte and designating pitcher Jared Shuster for assignment.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Following her death, Priscilla Presley filed a petition challenging a 2016 amendment to the trust that removed her and the family former business manager, Barry Siegel, as trustees while designating Lisa Marie Presley’s daughter Riley Keough and deceased son Benjamin Keough as co-trustees.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
Twenty-three states soon followed and in 1894, then-President Grover Cleveland signed a law designating Labor Day as the first Monday in September.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designating
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Soaking legumes and choosing whole grains over refined grains can improve your magnesium absorption.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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The woman agrees with that perspective and is choosing to look at it as a learning experience.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Reuters — Nestle has dismissed its CEO, Laurent Freixe, after a code of conduct breach, the company said on Monday, appointing Philipp Navratil as his successor.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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With his resignation, the Surry County Board and State Board can now, without distraction, move forward with the process of appointing a replacement.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Dusil assessed the luggage and bags carried by the Chiefs and Eagles before the Super Bowl two years ago, naming Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta and Saint Laurent as favorite brands among the more stylish Chiefs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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Matzner also became chairman of the Palm Springs Tennis Club, naming its restaurant Spencer’s at the Mountain after his Siberian Husky.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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The result is a space that doesn’t just complement its alpine setting but enhances it, bringing together upscale dining, innovative design, and the grandeur of Big Sky in one experience.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Six days later, the administration announced a $221 million settlement with Columbia, setting the stage for a string of similar deals with other colleges.—
Peter Elkind,
ProPublica,
27 Aug. 2025
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Rachel met with Vince in the HOH room and thanked him for not nominating her.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
29 Aug. 2025
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There is a world in which the actress once known as America’s sweetheart can turn the tide her way, with voters nominating her for Best Actress as a vote of confidence toward her purposefully polarizing character.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Tesla's board has urged shareholders to vote against a proposal calling for a political neutrality policy, which would have expanded board oversight of Musk's political activities.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Her followers, and those who had followed the trending hashtag #SaveMarinaJoyce, ended up calling the Metropolitan Police to rescue her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Las Vegas Raiders completely revamped their backfield this offseason, selecting Ashton Jeanty with the sixth overall pick of the NFL Draft and also adding former Pro Bowl running back Raheem Mostert in free agency.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Two-time Oscar-winning director Alexander Payne (The Holdovers, Sideways) chaired the panel of global film figures tasked with the difficult duty of selecting this year’s winners.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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Russia has a long pattern of extrajudicial killings and suspicious deaths of critics, especially journalists and former intelligence officers, but assigning blame is difficult in many cases because of Russian state security.—
Andy Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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Lead By Example Too often, tech leaders fail to provide clear direction when assigning complex problems, leaving teams to struggle without guidance and killing morale.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Designating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designating. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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