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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 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
With designed runs, Iamaleava can take the next leap of his career.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 18 Jan. 2026
Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 11 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
This smart toaster is designed to evenly toast bagels, bread, waffles and more from edge to edge, delivering a crisp exterior while keeping the inside soft.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
And that's important, because Orion — like the Apollo capsules before it — is designed to splash down in the ocean, not land on terra firma.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 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
To that end, Interspare’s Krantz K30 stenter is designed to handle complex materials, maintain consistent drying and reduce energy use.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
Organic pesticides can still have environmental impacts because they are designed to control living organisms.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
It is designed to strike targets both in the air and on the ground.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Instead, Messer said the Planning Department would like to see the city use the land as a pilot for the Portfolio Homes program — a free selection of pre-designed and pre-approved, small scale home building plans at no cost to a resident or developer.
—Taylor O’Connor 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
With designed runs, Iamaleava can take the next leap of his career.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
All 130 items are thoughtfully designed to fill every room in your home with whimsy.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 11 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
This smart toaster is designed to evenly toast bagels, bread, waffles and more from edge to edge, delivering a crisp exterior while keeping the inside soft.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
And that's important, because Orion — like the Apollo capsules before it — is designed to splash down in the ocean, not land on terra firma.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 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
To that end, Interspare’s Krantz K30 stenter is designed to handle complex materials, maintain consistent drying and reduce energy use.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
Organic pesticides can still have environmental impacts because they are designed to control living organisms.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
It is designed to strike targets both in the air and on the ground.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designed
Adjective
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But Wood, Mallis, and co-writer Weston Auburn satirize the subtle ways that aspiring filmmakers, programmers, and cinephiles talk to each other so effectively that the film should charm its intended audience.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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One of the Vulcan’s solid rocket boosters, which are provided by Northrop Grumman, had a nozzle burn off on liftoff, although the powerful BE-4 engines of Vulcan’s first stage built by Blue Origin were able to get the rocket to its intended orbit.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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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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Producer Shannon -- my right arm -- was by the kitchen sink, getting the video equipment prepared for a long day of work.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Seasonal allergy symptoms come to an end with the first freeze in the colder months, so be prepared for a sniffly spring and summer.—
Hali Smith
April 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Her mother, a meticulous apothecary, left a notebook with deliberate mistakes.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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Sabotage is the deliberate subversion of a nation’s resources.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This mission primarily aimed to test the capsule’s life support systems to help create a smoother ride for future crews that will have to deal with the headaches of actually landing on the moon.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Some hospitals and large health systems have specific programs aimed at making care more affordable for lower-income patients.—
Deidre Popovich,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The $4 million prize money in the event organized by Golf Saudi and co-sanctioned by the LPGA and Ladies European Tour drew 38 of the top 40 players.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The late Pope Francis organized a similar vigil in 2013 for Syria – to rally against the civil war and reject military intervention – which was attended by around 100,000 people.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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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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Islam kissed the ethnically and religiously diverse Arab lands and devised an inclusive and innovative formula.—
Doris Bittar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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This byzantine corporate structure apparently did not exist until Altman devised it.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Designed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designed. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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