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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
Then, on the final day of May, Stearns made a small deal to acquire Luis Torrens, designating Omar Narváez for assignment in the process.
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Tim Britton, New York Times, 4 May 2026
The team also added Hunter Feduccia, while trading starter Danny Jansen and designating backup Matt Thaiss for assignment.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
May 1, 2026, marks the 60th day of Operation Epic Fury in Iran – a symbolically significant date designating when a president who has mounted unilateral military operations must receive Congressional approval or wind it down.
—Jasmine Farrier, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
Veen is on Colorado’s 40-man roster, but Condon is not, so the latter would require designating someone for assignment.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
On April 2, 2026, the EPA added microplastics to its draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List for the first time, designating them a priority public health concern.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order today designating that the late Congressman David Scott will lie in state at the Georgia State Capitol rotunda this Friday.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Last year, the government constrained the movements of media within the building, designating certain wings of the Casa Rosada off limits and capping attendance at news briefings.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
At the Stratton Lock and Dam in McHenry, the river has reached nearly 7 feet Monday, designating it as a major flooding condition, said David Christensen, director of McHenry County’s emergency management agency.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Tim Britton, New York Times, 4 May 2026
The team also added Hunter Feduccia, while trading starter Danny Jansen and designating backup Matt Thaiss for assignment.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
May 1, 2026, marks the 60th day of Operation Epic Fury in Iran – a symbolically significant date designating when a president who has mounted unilateral military operations must receive Congressional approval or wind it down.
—Jasmine Farrier, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
Veen is on Colorado’s 40-man roster, but Condon is not, so the latter would require designating someone for assignment.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
On April 2, 2026, the EPA added microplastics to its draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List for the first time, designating them a priority public health concern.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order today designating that the late Congressman David Scott will lie in state at the Georgia State Capitol rotunda this Friday.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Last year, the government constrained the movements of media within the building, designating certain wings of the Casa Rosada off limits and capping attendance at news briefings.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
At the Stratton Lock and Dam in McHenry, the river has reached nearly 7 feet Monday, designating it as a major flooding condition, said David Christensen, director of McHenry County’s emergency management agency.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designating
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Having Last Driver be such a vehicular-centric book led him to being open to changing up its reading style and choosing to put it out in a landscape format.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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People are building scent wardrobes, not just choosing a single signature.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Since her election in 2022, Meloni has tried to reshape the country’s arts and cultural institutions by appointing a host of new, politically conservative leaders.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
4 May 2026
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That means appointing Police Commission members who will prohibit officers from honoring administrative ICE warrants, close the SB 54 loophole allowing jail staff to tip off ICE about release dates and, if necessary, withdraw LAPD from the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, as Portland did.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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He was never criminally charged, but a civil lawsuit naming him led to his immediate release from the Buffalo Bills in August 2022.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Recent polling has also shown that voters are very concerned about energy affordability and rising utility costs, with 13% of Americans naming it as the most important financial problem facing their family — a 10-point increase from last year, according to an April Gallup poll.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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However, anyone watching an eclipsed sun on the cusp of setting while on a beach in the Balearic Islands in 2026 will have just as much drama — if not more.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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Diggins provided the type of over-the-top service that Cardoso sought for most of her WNBA career, setting the young center up for 22 points on 15 shots.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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On April 15, the city’s preservation commission voted to support nominating the hotel for the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, a program of the National Park Service.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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In nominating Shin for the Kay Sexton Award, Hwang explained that long before racial equity and amplifying BIPOC voices gained support in Minnesota and across the country, Shin was at the forefront of difficult and challenging but necessary projects and conversations.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Apr. 2026
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That’s rich — like the pot calling the kettle black.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Porter focused on cutting bureaucracy, calling for a single statewide development permit to streamline approvals and reduce delays.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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In selecting Norwich, a city centrally located in the eastern part of the state, the team has found a home stadium that looks much different than the large-scale plans Swanston had for a $1 billion waterfront stadium and mixed-use development project in Bridgeport.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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However, the Dolphins were convinced enough about Douglas’ blend of size, speed and athleticism to merit them passing on other receivers, selecting him 75th overall.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Other alleged violations included a failure to give timely responses to claims, provide a factual or legal basis for claim denials and give victims a primary point of contact after assigning three or more adjusters in a six-month period.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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The company also caused confusion for a customer after assigning a dozen claim adjusters to the case within four months.—
Tran Nguyen,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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“Designating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designating. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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