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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
It's also designed to cradle and lock the heel in place, which contributes to a secure fit that prevents your feet from slipping out of the shoe mid-step.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Made from ultra-soft Italian leather, this pair is designed with comfort in mind.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
The retailer is known for producing high-end bedding with low-end prices, most of which are thoughtfully designed and ethically sourced.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
The offering is designed to reduce the distance delivery partners need to travel, enabling faster delivery times.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
It was specially designed to transport and install XXL monopile foundations for advanced offshore wind farms.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 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
Accessibility All public areas are thoughtfully designed for accessibility, and staff offer guidance without fanfare.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
It's also designed to cradle and lock the heel in place, which contributes to a secure fit that prevents your feet from slipping out of the shoe mid-step.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Made from ultra-soft Italian leather, this pair is designed with comfort in mind.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
The retailer is known for producing high-end bedding with low-end prices, most of which are thoughtfully designed and ethically sourced.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
The offering is designed to reduce the distance delivery partners need to travel, enabling faster delivery times.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
It was specially designed to transport and install XXL monopile foundations for advanced offshore wind farms.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designed
Adjective
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The series welcomes us into its world every week with a peppy pinball alien girl, bobbing and weaving her way through the myriad challenges of everyday life, never failing to arrive at her intended destination.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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The vessel had been stranded off its intended final destination, Cape Verde in West Africa, after authorities denied it permission to dock there.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Beyond those already planned, Moore said that Hollywood Casino Aurora intends to continue offering live shows into the future, and that they aren’t being held simply because the new casino is opening up this year.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Courtney had originally planned to marry her fiancé, Michael, on June 30.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
Verb
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An executive might walk into a meeting with an author, producer, potential directors, stars, prepared to discuss potential multi-million dollar deals armed only with Clarke’s synopsis.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The cost of transparency CalPERS staff prepared a lengthy presentation to convince the board to take a public stance against the bill.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
19 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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Earlier this month, the Mid-North Association, an organization aimed at preserving the historic character of the mid-north neighborhood in Lincoln Park, penned an open letter of opposition to Ald.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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That strategy is aimed at expanding the company’s product portfolio, particularly in e-commerce logistics.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
22 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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Food and drinks were arranged for attendees to grab as the video played.—
Reeti Malhotra
May 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
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Outside the meeting rooms sat three national championship trophies – Indiana football, UCLA women’s basketball and Michigan men’s basketball – arranged like crown jewels for every camera walking through the lobby.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
Verb
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The initial voting rules for the National Baseball Hall of Fame were devised in 1936 by its’ board of directors, led by National League President Ford Frick.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Wealthy people have also devised tax avoidance strategies.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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“Designed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designed. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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