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as in planned
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
early on she had designed to a top position in a major insurance company
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as in prepared
to work out the details of (something) in advance
the foreman designed a better layout for the factory floor to improve efficiency
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Recent Examples of designed
Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2026
With designed runs, Iamaleava can take the next leap of his career.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 18 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Risk Management Program, or RMP, is the main federal program designed to prevent hazardous chemical incidents and spell out emergency procedures.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Outside, the property aimed for a resort vibe, built around an infinity-edge pool and a covered entertaining setup designed for long summers.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Historically, outbreaks caused by Bundibugyo virus have been relatively uncommon, and most diagnostic systems have therefore been designed primarily to detect the more widespread and deadlier Zaire strain.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 May 2026
The small port, specifically designed as a cruise-ship stop, didn't feel crowded with two ships docked at once.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Surely the rule was never designed to stop the Grizzlies from picking there.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 29 May 2026
The supple Italian leather, sugarcane midsole, and durable TPR outsoles are designed to provide hours of comfort and long-lasting wear on those warm summer days.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
While the pieces inside span millennia, the building itself is strikingly modern, designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect Fumihiko Maki.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Adjective
Portfolio Homes are a free selection of pre-designed and pre-approved, small scale home building plans the city is offering at no cost to a resident or developer.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2026
With designed runs, Iamaleava can take the next leap of his career.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
Larry designed the colorful courts and revamped scoring system that helped popularize the sport.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Risk Management Program, or RMP, is the main federal program designed to prevent hazardous chemical incidents and spell out emergency procedures.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Outside, the property aimed for a resort vibe, built around an infinity-edge pool and a covered entertaining setup designed for long summers.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Historically, outbreaks caused by Bundibugyo virus have been relatively uncommon, and most diagnostic systems have therefore been designed primarily to detect the more widespread and deadlier Zaire strain.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 May 2026
The small port, specifically designed as a cruise-ship stop, didn't feel crowded with two ships docked at once.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Surely the rule was never designed to stop the Grizzlies from picking there.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 29 May 2026
The supple Italian leather, sugarcane midsole, and durable TPR outsoles are designed to provide hours of comfort and long-lasting wear on those warm summer days.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
While the pieces inside span millennia, the building itself is strikingly modern, designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect Fumihiko Maki.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designed
Adjective
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That conversation was largely deferred in favor of satire, intended or not.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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On April 20, during the New Glenn rocket’s third launch, the booster’s second stage malfunctioned and failed to deliver a commercial satellite into its intended orbit.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The program was always planned to become stricter as the years unfolded, to give businesses more time to make the stronger reductions in their emissions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Serna had planned to go out for a celebratory dinner with his girlfriend, her sister and the sister’s boyfriend on the way back to Anaheim from Orange County after the 1975 State meet.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Verb
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How has your background prepared you to manage the fiscal health of the county’s school districts?—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Leaders everywhere were fearful of military action but still prepared for conflict in ways that almost guaranteed that, if hostilities were to break out in Europe, the Great Powers would get involved.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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The placement is deliberate and symbolic, a visual touchstone giving silent counsel during one of the most consequential presidencies in American history—as if to perpetuate a visual dialogue between the 16th president and the 26th.—
Douglas Brinkley,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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His hair had grown long, though not in any groomed or deliberate style.—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Days after becoming the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles, Essayli established a task force aimed at investigating local homelessness and community safety spending.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The legislation also includes several measures aimed at reducing home prices and increasing housing supply.—
Alex Schwartz,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
Verb
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And the surviving documents may not be well organized or cataloged.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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On solo trips, there’s nothing worse than arriving somewhere and rifling through a mess of clothes; these cubes keep everything organized from lift‑off to landing.—
Julie Rousseau,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Decisions also have to be made quickly, and the logistics for sending power from one company have to be arranged before the blackout begins.—
Sufan Jiang,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Over email, van der Sloot arranged to provide the Holloway family with information about Natalee in exchange for $250,000.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Verb
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One of the easiest ways for an AI maker to guide an LLM in mental health chats is to use a system-wide prompt devised by the AI maker.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Jessica Guynn has a story about a music teacher who devised a new teaching method around a notation system based on languages students already knew – their ABCs and 123s.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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“Designed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designed. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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