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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
Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
Keep your busy life organized with Cozyla, a smart touchscreen hub designed for the whole family to bring together schedules, routines, chores and meal plans into one easy-to-use display.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
This Cabeau Evolution Travel Pillow is designed specifically for upright sleeping, with ergonomic neck support that keeps your head from falling forward or side to side.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Program, a system designed to check in on senior residents via daily calls, WEWS reported.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
It’s designed to be a loose fit, with drop shoulders and two convenient side pockets to boot.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
Companies developing protective gear say newer equipment is designed to reduce impact and improve fit, particularly in high-contact sports and growing girls flag football programs, which have seen rising participation statewide.
—Sam Crenshaw, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Built-In Security Windows 11 Pro includes security features designed to protect your system without requiring extra software.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
The orange flight suits are worn during launch and splashdown and are designed to function as individual spacecraft should the Orion capsule lose pressurization.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 10 Apr. 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
Many working-class red-state voters—for whom Vance’s right-populist brand is designed—seem dismayed by the spike in gas prices and the neglect of problems at home.
—Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
Keep your busy life organized with Cozyla, a smart touchscreen hub designed for the whole family to bring together schedules, routines, chores and meal plans into one easy-to-use display.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
This Cabeau Evolution Travel Pillow is designed specifically for upright sleeping, with ergonomic neck support that keeps your head from falling forward or side to side.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Program, a system designed to check in on senior residents via daily calls, WEWS reported.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
It’s designed to be a loose fit, with drop shoulders and two convenient side pockets to boot.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
Companies developing protective gear say newer equipment is designed to reduce impact and improve fit, particularly in high-contact sports and growing girls flag football programs, which have seen rising participation statewide.
—Sam Crenshaw, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Built-In Security Windows 11 Pro includes security features designed to protect your system without requiring extra software.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
The orange flight suits are worn during launch and splashdown and are designed to function as individual spacecraft should the Orion capsule lose pressurization.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designed
Adjective
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The drug is generally safe and helpful when used as directed, with its intended effect lasting up to six hours, according to the American Addiction Centers.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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While its intended purpose may have been division, the border offered unexpected safety for the community instead.—
Karen Gardiner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The person throwing the bowling ball might not have intended a specific victim to be killed, or even knowingly planned to kill someone, but nonetheless did something that was obviously likely to cause serious harm.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Text discussions continued on after the in-person meetings ended and further talks were planned during the night, Iranian state TV reported, citing a source.—
Azhar Sukri,Kevin Breuninger,Terri Cullen,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cambridge Books Chefs prepared fajita bowls for the families on Monday night.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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During warmer months, be prepared for heat and humidity with sunscreen, hats and a reusable water bottle.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Progress comes from clear thinking followed by deliberate movement.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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When Manning began teaching in the early 1990s, communication between teachers and parents moved at a slower, more deliberate pace.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In response, both agencies have introduced major operational changes aimed at improving coordination and public safety.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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But critics note Angola still has deep problems with corruption and have questioned if Lourenco’s actions were more aimed at political rivals so as to consolidate his power.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lagomarsini, who wore gold earrings and has arm tattoos, got organized.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The previous record of 391 pairs was set in 2018 by a United Kingdom dance troop, said Ashley Johnson, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Visit Newport Beach, who organized the effort.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Shuttle services have been arranged to transport journalists between the media center and a hotel in the city’s main shopping mall.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Shipping can always be arranged—at a price.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Yes, a new model was devised that showed how a modern economy could sustain a large middle-class society that shared in its general prosperity and great progress.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Apr. 2026
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Deep listening is a practice devised by composer Pauline Oliveros.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Designed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designed. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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