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 next year, in 2022, he was designated for assignment and the Seattle Mariners claimed him off of waivers.
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The team also selected the contract of lefty Brandon Leibrandt and designated right-hander Yunior Marte for assignment.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Hamas has been designated a terrorist organization by a number of countries and entities, including the United States, Britain and the European Union.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
In addition to the pizzeria, Gruber said a portion of the building will be designated for their sister brand Moo Joe’s Ice Cream parlor.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The team also selected the contract of lefty Brandon Leibrandt and designated right-hander Yunior Marte for assignment.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Hamas has been designated a terrorist organization by a number of countries and entities, including the United States, Britain and the European Union.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
In addition to the pizzeria, Gruber said a portion of the building will be designated for their sister brand Moo Joe’s Ice Cream parlor.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designate
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The forest borders Yellowstone National Park and Bridger-Teton National Forest, so many choose to call it a home base during their treks to the aforementioned areas.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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There is a lot of tequila out there to choose from, and some brands—shockingly—don’t even have a celebrity, actor, or athlete backing them.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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Last year’s edition of the Red Sea fest was also the first one held under the watch of Saudi Arabian film industry pioneer Faisal Baltyuor who in May, 2025, was appointed CEO of the Red Sea Foundation that oversees the festival as well as the Red Sea Fund, and its year-round Red Sea Labs.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
6 June 2026
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Kemp is also accused of helping to pass lottery machine legislation (HB 383) to benefit another property buyer, as well as appointing a third buyer to the State Charter School Commission.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Her work has been translated into more than thirty languages, and Time magazine named her one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Wagyu steaks, seafood plucked fresh from nearby Toyosu Market, and delectable Hokkaido scallops to name a few of the superlative Japanese produce available.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The Experimental Group set the bar in Paris—they've now got several other bars around town and in cities worldwide—so coming to the original might be up there with going to the Louvre for true cocktail lovers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Spanning Fresno, Kern, Kings and Tulare counties, the district has already drawn millions in spending and heavy national attention — setting the stage for another razor-thin, high-dollar general election fight this fall.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Manolo’s Bakery in east Charlotte was nominated in the Best Cake Shop category, placing it alongside bakeries from across the country.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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And yes, she’s currently nominated for a Tony Award for Fallen Angels.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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One, a pediatric ER doctor, wrapped his arm in a makeshift tourniquet and stuffed the wound to staunch the bleeding while others called for help.—
Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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The novel was initially ignored, and then—after Graham Greene called it one of the best books of the year—dismissed, and then banned, first in the UK and then in France.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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After the senate endorsement, delegates soldiered on to select Nate George as their preferred candidate for state auditor.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Whichever lander ends up being selected for Artemis IV would rendezvous with NASA astronauts aboard an Orion vehicle in lunar orbit and then ferry them to the surface.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Clark works for the Fontana Police Department and was assigned in spring 2020 to work on cold cases with two detectives at the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The Lipoprotein Insulin Resistance (LP-IR) Test estimates the body’s response to insulin by analyzing patterns in blood fats and assigning a score from zero to 100.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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“Designate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designate. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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