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as in set
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority
at the appointed hour we were in our places
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as in nominated
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
was appointed to the council on national security
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Recent Examples of appointed
After the presidential election, in 1989, Bush appointed her to be a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.
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Associated Press, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
He was convinced Liverpool had made a shrewd choice when Slot was appointed as Klopp’s successor, having seen his work close up during his three-year reign at Feyenoord.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Last summer, James Dyson appointed Jane Simpson as chief investment officer of his family office, Weybourne.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
In May, McKenzie appointed Trigild as receiver, replacing the former building management, Tango Property Management LLC, which FTW Investments owns.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
Chong comes from a construction background and was appointed by TFG to lead on development plans at the new stadium and Goodison after impressing during the takeover process.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Fewer than 60% of injunctions against both Bush and Obama came from judges appointed by presidents from the opposing party.
—Lauren Green, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
Henry’s resolutions were approved, and he was appointed chair of a committee to organize the raising of militia companies across Virginia.
—Cassandra Good, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
He was appointed deputy governor of the Bank of Canada — which oversees the country's monetary policy — in 2003, and the following year became a senior associate deputy minister of finance.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
Associated Press, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
He was convinced Liverpool had made a shrewd choice when Slot was appointed as Klopp’s successor, having seen his work close up during his three-year reign at Feyenoord.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Last summer, James Dyson appointed Jane Simpson as chief investment officer of his family office, Weybourne.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
In May, McKenzie appointed Trigild as receiver, replacing the former building management, Tango Property Management LLC, which FTW Investments owns.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
Chong comes from a construction background and was appointed by TFG to lead on development plans at the new stadium and Goodison after impressing during the takeover process.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Fewer than 60% of injunctions against both Bush and Obama came from judges appointed by presidents from the opposing party.
—Lauren Green, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
Henry’s resolutions were approved, and he was appointed chair of a committee to organize the raising of militia companies across Virginia.
—Cassandra Good, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
He was appointed deputy governor of the Bank of Canada — which oversees the country's monetary policy — in 2003, and the following year became a senior associate deputy minister of finance.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointed
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But 63% of the company’s apparel and accessories products are manufactured in Jordan, Vietnam, Cambodia or Indonesia; Trump had initially set tariff rates of 20%, 46%, 49% and 32%, respectively, on those nations.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Moira disappears after setting the lab on fire, leading to what soon becomes the show’s deadliest call yet.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Season 2 was nominated for a host of Emmys, and won Coolidge a second trophy.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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The first round of Grammy performers has been revealed, including pop breakouts Sabrina Carpenter, Charli xcx and Chappell Roan, who are all nominated at the awards ceremony.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Keller had a brief stint with the White Sox last year but was designated for assignment when Mike Clevinger was called up.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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Its elegance extends inside of the building to the expansive bridal suite with rooms designated for hair and makeup, and its ballroom for rehearsal dinners.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2025
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Every player at Brentford is assigned to a member of the coaching staff.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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But Dahl realized that Sparks had assigned her the Williams case within a day of Sarah’s first phone call.—
Ronan Farrow,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO), working with police and military investigators, is probing whether Yoon's actions constituted rebellion.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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In a forum on Eleven Warriors, a popular Buckeyes fan website, a commenter recently polled fellow fans about what constituted success this season.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC News,
31 Dec. 2024
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The Canadiens had just given up a short-handed goal allowing the Rangers to tie the game, a goal that had just finished being announced when Gallagher buried that shot from the slot.—
Arpon Basu,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Royals announced that X-ray results were negative for a fracture.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2025
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The types of chemicals were not specified in the arrest affidavit.—
Noe Padilla,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
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No cause of death was specified.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Dec. 2024
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Jenks is taking part in a private memorabilia-signing event arranged by PastPros.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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Baker passed a polygraph test arranged by his attorney.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Appointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointed. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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