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
The Sox made two other roster moves Friday, designating infielder Vinny Capra for assignment and returning pitcher Fraser Ellard (left lat strain) from his injury rehabilitation assignment at Charlotte.
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Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
The entire Brickell shoreline along Biscayne Bay has long been designated an archaeological zone by the city because previous finds suggested extensive occupation by prehistoric tribes or groups.
—Andres Viglucci
july 4, Miami Herald, 4 July 2025
Still, Driehaus, who was named president of the three-member county board by the other two commissioners Thursday, made the motion to allow Reece to designate a representative on the workforce board.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
Walters noted that both direct and indirect loans to the general fund budget are drawn from special funds designated for specific purposes.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 26 June 2025
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Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
The entire Brickell shoreline along Biscayne Bay has long been designated an archaeological zone by the city because previous finds suggested extensive occupation by prehistoric tribes or groups.
—Andres Viglucci
july 4, Miami Herald, 4 July 2025
Still, Driehaus, who was named president of the three-member county board by the other two commissioners Thursday, made the motion to allow Reece to designate a representative on the workforce board.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
Walters noted that both direct and indirect loans to the general fund budget are drawn from special funds designated for specific purposes.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designate
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Barring an outright ban, which looks unlikely at this juncture, any legal action against X would take months, possibly years, to work its way through the European courts, especially if Musk chooses not to cooperate.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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Again, open the camera screen in the app and choose to scan a negative.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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The 12-member Guardian Council, half of whom are appointed by Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, approved it the next day.—
Nabih Bulos
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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When Herve Renard was appointed, the FFF publicly announced the aim was to at least make the semi-finals of the World Cup and Olympics but this time there has been no such proclamation.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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The bank named the stock a new top pick following its merger agreement with Flowserve in early June.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
5 July 2025
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Murray named a joint bid between satirical news outlet The Onion and the Connecticut families as the winner of the auction in November.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
5 July 2025
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Marie Nino, a professional hairstylist based in New York City, recommends Virtue Flourish’s shampoo and conditioner set for reinforcing strands without leaving them feeling coated or crunchy.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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Tonight the castle was lit up like a movie set with klieg lights and scores of Cinecittà extras vamping as cardinals.—
Nicole Phelps,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Senators from both sides of the aisle raised the issue during a July 9 confirmation hearing for Neil Jacobs, who's been nominated as NOAA administrator.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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At last month’s state Republican convention, Katie Frost chaired a nominating committee that recommended delegates reelect state Party Chairman Josh McKoon.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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However, today most young people rarely call each other.—
Andrea Wigfield,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2023
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Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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Judkins was selected in the second round with the 36th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns after having played for the Ohio State Buckeyes.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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Fishburn, the judge, retired in 2022 but is filling Blackburn's seat until the Tennessee Trial Court Vacancy Commission selects her permanent replacement.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
13 July 2025
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Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Freeman Martin said during the Sunday press conference that there are 230 DPS personnel assigned to Kerr County.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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As of Friday afternoon, 608 personnel, four helicopters, 46 fire engines and seven bulldozers had been assigned to fight the fire.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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“Designate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designate. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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