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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
Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 18 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
The company designed the vehicle to move quickly across rough terrain.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
This drugstore pick is especially designed for anyone experiencing mild or normal shedding due to breakage and helps restore strength by using gentle surfactants while cleansing.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Built in 2000, the home was designed with real life in mind—prioritizing comfort and livability over stark, showroom-style minimalism.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
Our Creative Houses are designed to regroup brands built around similar player experiences and genres.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
When Amazon revealed the Blue Jay system, the company said it was designed to give employees a breather from repetitive physical tasks like reaching for, lifting and stowing items to focus on work like quality control and problem-solving.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
The most successful projects are designed during the winter months so construction can begin as soon as the ground thaws.
—Rosehill Gardens, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Also flying is the Lunar Trailblazer, a mission selected under NASA’s Small Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration (SIMPLEx) program, a small satellite designed to provide an understanding of the form, abundance, and distribution of water on the moon, as well as the lunar water cycle.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
With designed runs, Iamaleava can take the next leap of his career.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
This house, like the rest of Korakia, is impeccably designed and is perfect for a group stay or an extended family get together (note–the main resort is 13 and older, but Auric House is all-age and family-friendly).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
The company designed the vehicle to move quickly across rough terrain.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
This drugstore pick is especially designed for anyone experiencing mild or normal shedding due to breakage and helps restore strength by using gentle surfactants while cleansing.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Built in 2000, the home was designed with real life in mind—prioritizing comfort and livability over stark, showroom-style minimalism.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
Our Creative Houses are designed to regroup brands built around similar player experiences and genres.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
When Amazon revealed the Blue Jay system, the company said it was designed to give employees a breather from repetitive physical tasks like reaching for, lifting and stowing items to focus on work like quality control and problem-solving.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
The most successful projects are designed during the winter months so construction can begin as soon as the ground thaws.
—Rosehill Gardens, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Also flying is the Lunar Trailblazer, a mission selected under NASA’s Small Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration (SIMPLEx) program, a small satellite designed to provide an understanding of the form, abundance, and distribution of water on the moon, as well as the lunar water cycle.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designed
Adjective
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Whether every condom was used for its intended purpose is another question entirely.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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Jet2 said the two passengers were removed from the plane by police before the flight continued onto its intended destination.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The ailing astronaut and the three others returned to Earth more than a month sooner than planned.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Crew-12 is a replacement crew for Crew-11, a team of four astronauts who returned to Earth earier than planned last month in what was the first-ever medical evacuation of the space station.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Prioritize your safety by staying informed and prepared.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Residents were prepared with Ziploc bags full of change, and the runners would give Mardi Gras beads in return for money.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These were deliberate choices to value political optics over wise and practical energy policy.—
Justin Ready,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
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Under the Chemical Weapons Convention, nerve agents like Novichoks are tightly controlled, and any deliberate use against humans is prohibited.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Already, the president signed a 10% global tariff on Friday under a separate trade law and hinted at several other remedies aimed at restricting imports.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Kane Forest Preserve Foundation has announced the return of its Native Plant Sale, aimed at promoting biodiversity, supporting local ecosystems and fostering sustainable gardening practices, foundation officials said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The documents revealed flirtatious emails between Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell and details of a 2002 flight Wasserman took to Africa on Epstein’s private plane, as part of a humanitarian trip organized by former President Bill Clinton.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
15 Feb. 2026
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Gordon’s wife, Ann, and Newsom’s father organized elaborate adventures for the Gettys’ four sons and the Newsom children.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Alberdi is the rare filmmaker to enter the Berlinale with distribution for her film already arranged.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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The two feel fortunate their national Olympic committees arranged for them to bunk together at Cortina's Olympic village, since typically only teammates share housing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Each of the three crime stories — performed in English, German and French — was devised in close cooperation with the actors, who played an integral role in developing their own characters, Bauer notes.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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Organized in a fashion, but loosely so, an outgrowth, in both spirit and practical measure, of the network of express riders devised by Samuel Adams and elevated by Paul Revere.—
Kostya Kennedy,
Time,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Designed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designed. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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