as in cunning
clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means
a fraudulent scheme contrived by a group of greedy and designing people
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as in planning
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 preparing
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 designing
Setche Kwamu-Nana, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Nov. 2020
In the 1960s, the computing pioneer Grace Murray Hopper would hand out 11.8-inch lengths of wire to illustrate how designing smaller electronic parts would create faster computers.
—John Markoff, New York Times, 29 June 2018
Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Shaffi, a senior data architect at Amazon Web Services, is widely recognized for designing secure, large scale data infrastructures that power global enterprises.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The findings suggest that understanding psychological factors will be key to designing future robots.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
This version, choreographed by Andrea Schermoly also will be staged differently, Cerrudo said, with the production staff building new sets and designing new costumes.
—Lisa Vernon Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Lawsuits are seeking to hold tech companies accountable for designing addictive products.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Sixth-generation As befitting a company called the Bavarian Motor Works, BMW has been in the business of designing and building its own electric powertrains for quite some time, in contrast to some rivals that have been buying EV tech from suppliers.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Silverstein has more than 40 years of experience managing and designing stormwater systems and stormwater management across the country.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Here’s how to start designing your own.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
That means giving up or sharing power and privilege and doing the hard work of listening and co-designing solutions with the marginalized groups.
—Setche Kwamu-Nana, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Nov. 2020
In the 1960s, the computing pioneer Grace Murray Hopper would hand out 11.8-inch lengths of wire to illustrate how designing smaller electronic parts would create faster computers.
—John Markoff, New York Times, 29 June 2018
Verb
Jensen Huang from Nvidia called it an essential tool for designing NVIDIA's most advanced chips, including the Blackwell series.
—Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Shaffi, a senior data architect at Amazon Web Services, is widely recognized for designing secure, large scale data infrastructures that power global enterprises.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The findings suggest that understanding psychological factors will be key to designing future robots.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
This version, choreographed by Andrea Schermoly also will be staged differently, Cerrudo said, with the production staff building new sets and designing new costumes.
—Lisa Vernon Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Lawsuits are seeking to hold tech companies accountable for designing addictive products.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Sixth-generation As befitting a company called the Bavarian Motor Works, BMW has been in the business of designing and building its own electric powertrains for quite some time, in contrast to some rivals that have been buying EV tech from suppliers.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Silverstein has more than 40 years of experience managing and designing stormwater systems and stormwater management across the country.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Here’s how to start designing your own.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designing
Adjective
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On this occasion, Fernandez’s cross flies over Cucurella and straight into the thick of the action, where Joao Pedro’s cunning movement creates space to get his header away.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bening will costar on the series as Beulah Jackson, who's described as the powerful, cunning, and charming head of a major ranch in Texas.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Her lawyers are now planning to file a damages lawsuit against the South Korean government, JTBC reported.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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China is planning a robotic mission in 2028 with the goal of being the first country to bring a sample back from the surface of Mars.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This education gap in preparing employees to use AI and other new technologies effectively is a glaring, industry-wide need.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Originally preparing for former LSU and Ole Miss QB Walker Howard, the Tigers will instead see redshirt freshman Daniel Beale.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The buzzy long-sleeve shirt has a cute ribbed design, and it’s made of soft, stretchy fabric that doesn’t feel overly restrictive.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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This cute camisole is perfect for lounging around or pairing with your favorite sweatpants or leggings.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Conspiracy charges mean that two or more persons agreed to commit a crime, and the defendant joined, knowing the purpose of the scheme and intending to help accomplish that purpose.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Though not intending to study music, Presnell joined Mesa’s choir, which led him to changing his academic focus and majoring in music at San Diego State University.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Removing the pressure of a large-scale organizing or decluttering effort can be a game changer for people who struggle with organizing.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Some common areas employees are using AI include drafting emails, taking meeting notes, organizing files, data entry and completing forms.—
Ernestine Siu
Shreya Ghosal,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Jason Ardizzone-West’s set is a predictable slick white box, its blank surfaces submissive to the constant barrage of Brad Peterson’s video projections.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Having his slick-fielding pal Ha-Seong Kim as a teammate again seemed to bring out the best in Jurickson Profar in their first game together with the Atlanta Braves.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Strategic leaders are the generals, arranging forces before engagements.—
George Bradt,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Lizzo plops down in a straw chair with familiarity, arranging the many pillows around her and assuming a palms-up position.—
Allison P. Davis,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Designing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designing. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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