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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.
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Benjamin Royer,
Daily News,
18 Jan. 2026
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Originally designed for athletes, the sporty staple has long since transcended its performance roots, becoming a fixture in the wardrobes of fashion people everywhere.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Rather than forcing operators to rebuild facilities, Greyparrot designed its technology to fit existing workflows.
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Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The Sanofi shot is specifically designed to provide greater protection against influenza for people over 60 years old.
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Ed Silverman,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Lauzon also serves as a community engagement manager and designed the project to give emerging and underrepresented artists a place to sell their work without financial barriers.
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Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
With a range of 50 to 300 kilometers, the drones, all made in Ukraine, are designed to throttle the Russian army’s logistics – adding a new dimension of strikes to Ukraine’s strategy as the war grinds through its fifth year.
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Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Why not invest just as seriously in recreation centers, evening sports leagues, arts programs, neighborhood events and summer employment opportunities designed specifically for teenagers?
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Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Launched by Crazy Maple Studio in 2022, ReelShort streams English-language vertical dramas designed specifically for mobile viewing, with stories told in one to two minute episodes across 70-80 episodes per season.
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Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
19 June 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.
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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
The Harwerths used the engagement photos for their save-the-date invitation designed to look like a Costco food-court menu and then served Costco cake at the wedding.
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Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Originally designed for athletes, the sporty staple has long since transcended its performance roots, becoming a fixture in the wardrobes of fashion people everywhere.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Rather than forcing operators to rebuild facilities, Greyparrot designed its technology to fit existing workflows.
—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The Sanofi shot is specifically designed to provide greater protection against influenza for people over 60 years old.
—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Lauzon also serves as a community engagement manager and designed the project to give emerging and underrepresented artists a place to sell their work without financial barriers.
—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
With a range of 50 to 300 kilometers, the drones, all made in Ukraine, are designed to throttle the Russian army’s logistics – adding a new dimension of strikes to Ukraine’s strategy as the war grinds through its fifth year.
—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Why not invest just as seriously in recreation centers, evening sports leagues, arts programs, neighborhood events and summer employment opportunities designed specifically for teenagers?
—
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Launched by Crazy Maple Studio in 2022, ReelShort streams English-language vertical dramas designed specifically for mobile viewing, with stories told in one to two minute episodes across 70-80 episodes per season.
—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designed
Adjective
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The plaintiffs have also accused Bayer of negligence and misrepresentation of Roundup's safety in its marketing, and have alleged that the product was defective for its intended purpose.
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Just avoid overinvesting at the same time to allow your other assets to perform as intended.
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The commission is scheduled to hold its first in-person meeting, which will be open to the public, in Berkeley in October, with additional meetings planned for Los Angeles, the Central Valley and Northern California over the next 12 months.
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Accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire in Lebanon, Iran balked at attending talks planned Friday, the first since the Iranian and US presidents signed the 14-clause memorandum of understanding (MoU) earlier in the week.
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Instead of constantly reacting, teams are prepared.
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Christian Moya, an assistant coach and set-piece analyst at La Liga club Sevilla, was impressed by the detail with which Tuchel’s side had prepared their set-piece approach for their opening match against Croatia last Wednesday.
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Another telling detail was that the fungi in the surrounding dirt didn’t match the species that chose to bond with the moss, suggesting a deliberate relationship was present.
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On the film’s romantic dimension, the director was equally deliberate.
Verb
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The plan is aimed at raising revenue to offset federal cuts that are expected to leave millions of Californians without access to healthcare.
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The appointments come a little more than a week after Warsh announced five task forces aimed at addressing broad aspects of the Fed's operational structure.
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Oprah put me on to this patent leather travel jewelry case, which keeps all my precious gems organized, safe, and secure.
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Alawami of the fan association organized two convoys, one from San Francisco and the other routed through San Diego and Los Angeles, with more than a hundred cars and a thousand fans that met together and marched a half mile to Levi’s Stadium for the first game.
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First class will see suites arranged in a 1-1-1 configuration across the cabin, each featuring an 80-inch flat bed and separate armchair, plus a full-length wardrobe.
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Written, composed, and arranged by K-indie singer-songwriter and producer Hyun-sang Ha, the pop-rock ballad was created with his friend, Minhyuk, in mind.
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There’s everything from herbals like rhubarb and nettle to green teas and Fortnum’s own signature blends, like Wedding Breakfast or Jubilee, devised in honor of the Queen’s Diamond celebrations in 2012.
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In addition to removing the commission’s direct authority over the chief job, Houston — who devised his proposal with Council President Kevin Jenkins — sought to eliminate a selection panel that appoints four of the commission’s members, allowing the council to handpick them instead.
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