1
as in to choose
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority
the designated time for the meeting
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2
as in to appoint
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
he has yet to designate his successor as head of the firm
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3
as in to name
to give a name to
he was designated "Air Jordan" by his fans
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Recent Examples of designate
More than a dozen countries, including Haiti and Nicaragua, are currently designated for TPS.
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Solcyré Burga, Time, 19 May 2025
The countries currently designated for TPS are Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Cameroon, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Haiti, Honduras, Lebanon, Nepal, Nicaragua, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela and Yemen.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
The Atlanta Braves claimed the right-handed reliever off of waivers on Sunday, three days after the Mets designated him for assignment.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
Glatter designated the committee’s permanence in 2024.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 May 2025
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Solcyré Burga, Time, 19 May 2025
The countries currently designated for TPS are Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Cameroon, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Haiti, Honduras, Lebanon, Nepal, Nicaragua, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela and Yemen.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
The Atlanta Braves claimed the right-handed reliever off of waivers on Sunday, three days after the Mets designated him for assignment.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
Glatter designated the committee’s permanence in 2024.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designate
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There are two classe s to choose from every Tuesday -- 9:15-11:15 a.m. and 5:30-7:15 p.m.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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The boys chose the challenge on the track with a temperature of 140 degrees, which is above the level that can cause 2nd degree burns, CBS Austin reports.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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He was then appointed Juventus head coach in the summer of 2014, replacing Antonio Conte, and winning the Italian top-flight in each of his five seasons in charge between 2014-15 and 2018-19, while also reaching the Champions League final in 2015 and 2017.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Later, as mayor, Giuliani appointed him to head the New York City Department of Corrections in 1998.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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In addition to its own brands ranging from Ray-Ban and Oakley to Persol, the group produces and distributes eyewear for brands spanning from Giorgio Armani, Brunello Cucinelli and Burberry to Chanel, Michael Kors, Moncler, Prada and Ralph Lauren to name a few.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
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It’s even named after his childhood nickname, Kurky.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Yet, both stars have flourished as professionals, with Reese setting rebounding records as a rookie, while Clark has become one of the most versatile players in the entirety of the league.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
28 May 2025
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California has set a good example with massive fines for water theft, but our global problem will require broad action.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Individuals and teams are nominated via an online application.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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She was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress for Gone Girl in 2014, and received a nomination for a BAFTA Award for 2024’s Saltburn.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
25 May 2025
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However, today most young people rarely call each other.—
Andrea Wigfield,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2023
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Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives.—
WSJ,
WSJ,
14 Feb. 2023
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PCMag editors select and review products independently.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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Southern Miss for example had multiple Q4 losses but were still selected as a host seed over TCU.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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When fully staffed, a forecast office typically assigns rotating shifts to 12 or 15 operational workers in order to cover a complete 24-hour schedule.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
31 May 2025
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Deputy Prosecutors Tim Brown and Lindsey Lanham were assigned.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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“Designate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designate. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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