1
as in to choose
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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2
as in to appoint
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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3
as in to name
to give a name to
he was designated "Air Jordan" by his fans
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Recent Examples of designate
The Sox made two other roster moves Friday, designating infielder Vinny Capra for assignment and returning pitcher Fraser Ellard (left lat strain) from his injury rehabilitation assignment at Charlotte.
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Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
The entire Brickell shoreline along Biscayne Bay has long been designated an archaeological zone by the city because previous finds suggested extensive occupation by prehistoric tribes or groups.
—Andres Viglucci
july 4, Miami Herald, 4 July 2025
Still, Driehaus, who was named president of the three-member county board by the other two commissioners Thursday, made the motion to allow Reece to designate a representative on the workforce board.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
Walters noted that both direct and indirect loans to the general fund budget are drawn from special funds designated for specific purposes.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 26 June 2025
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Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
The entire Brickell shoreline along Biscayne Bay has long been designated an archaeological zone by the city because previous finds suggested extensive occupation by prehistoric tribes or groups.
—Andres Viglucci
july 4, Miami Herald, 4 July 2025
Still, Driehaus, who was named president of the three-member county board by the other two commissioners Thursday, made the motion to allow Reece to designate a representative on the workforce board.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
Walters noted that both direct and indirect loans to the general fund budget are drawn from special funds designated for specific purposes.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designate
Verb
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Again, open the camera screen in the app and choose to scan a negative.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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Barring an outright ban, which looks unlikely at this juncture, any legal action against X would take months, possibly years, to work its way through the European courts, especially if Musk chooses not to cooperate.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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Authorities working on the project, which has faced delays and budget overruns, have been reviewing the scope and feasibility of the giga project and appointed a new CEO for that purpose.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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In early 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Zalupski to the University of Florida Board of Trustees.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Drake himself is also named as a potential witness in the landmark litigation.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
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Paretta reflects on women’s involvement in Formula E from the start, naming pioneers like Katherine Legge, Simona de Silvestro, and Michela Cerruti.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Marie Nino, a professional hairstylist based in New York City, recommends Virtue Flourish’s shampoo and conditioner set for reinforcing strands without leaving them feeling coated or crunchy.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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Tonight the castle was lit up like a movie set with klieg lights and scores of Cinecittà extras vamping as cardinals.—
Nicole Phelps,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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At last month’s state Republican convention, Katie Frost chaired a nominating committee that recommended delegates reelect state Party Chairman Josh McKoon.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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The full landscape of potential competitors isn’t yet clear, as candidates have until 5 p.m. on Friday to submit their nominating petitions.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
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However, today most young people rarely call each other.—
Andrea Wigfield,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2023
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Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives.—
WSJ,
WSJ,
14 Feb. 2023
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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Ethan Holliday, the son of outfielder Matt Holliday and the brother of Jackson Holliday, was selected with the fourth overall pick by the Colorado Rockies, where his Matt played for six seasons.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Freeman Martin said during the Sunday press conference that there are 230 DPS personnel assigned to Kerr County.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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As of Friday afternoon, 608 personnel, four helicopters, 46 fire engines and seven bulldozers had been assigned to fight the fire.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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“Designate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designate. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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