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as in choosing
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 nominating
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 appointing
Avex has made several notable moves over the past year, first with acquiring Silverstein’s S10 Publishing and appointing him CEO.
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Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
But the board went in a new direction, appointing Manuel Pellegrini — with the Chilean lasting 18 months, before the club came crawling back to Moyes.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
According to the Student Conduct webpage, the university is responsible for appointing a probation supervisor charged with providing regular updates on whether the student organization in question is fulfilling its probation requirements.
—Matthew Kelly
april 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Here, the nominee’s allies play the roles of members of the Judiciary Committee, anticipating the type of tough questions the nominee will face from skeptical senators from the opposition party of the appointing president.
—The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
The company said it's encouraged by the settlement, is committed to transparency, and had already taken corrective actions, including appointing a new leader of New York operations.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
In 2018, Pope Francis reached a deal allowing the Chinese government a role in appointing bishops to ease tensions.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The singer again tapped James as his designer, appointing the space with a casual coastal style.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
Lawson-Remer’s legislation calls for a seven-person independent ethics commission, with the five supervisors each appointing a commissioner and county counsel appointing the other two.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
But the board went in a new direction, appointing Manuel Pellegrini — with the Chilean lasting 18 months, before the club came crawling back to Moyes.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
According to the Student Conduct webpage, the university is responsible for appointing a probation supervisor charged with providing regular updates on whether the student organization in question is fulfilling its probation requirements.
—Matthew Kelly
april 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Here, the nominee’s allies play the roles of members of the Judiciary Committee, anticipating the type of tough questions the nominee will face from skeptical senators from the opposition party of the appointing president.
—The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
The company said it's encouraged by the settlement, is committed to transparency, and had already taken corrective actions, including appointing a new leader of New York operations.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
In 2018, Pope Francis reached a deal allowing the Chinese government a role in appointing bishops to ease tensions.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The singer again tapped James as his designer, appointing the space with a casual coastal style.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
Lawson-Remer’s legislation calls for a seven-person independent ethics commission, with the five supervisors each appointing a commissioner and county counsel appointing the other two.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointing
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Local water is also more reliable, even though predicting rain in the Mediterranean climate of Southern California is about as easy as choosing a winning Super Lotto number.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Dolphins doubled down on Red Raiders prospects after, earlier Friday, choosing Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez with their lone second-round pick.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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On April 15, the city’s preservation commission voted to support nominating the hotel for the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, a program of the National Park Service.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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In nominating Shin for the Kay Sexton Award, Hwang explained that long before racial equity and amplifying BIPOC voices gained support in Minnesota and across the country, Shin was at the forefront of difficult and challenging but necessary projects and conversations.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Apr. 2026
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After selecting Cooper and Ponds, the Jets became the fourth team in the modern era to select multiple Indiana players in the same draft [49ers, Giants, and Bears].—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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With tight end believed to be the next biggest need on their roster, selecting Raridon in the third round makes sense for the Patriots after the rest of the league went on a run at the position in the second and third rounds.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Andy begins assigning tough features about meaningful topics outside of which accessories go best with your spring wardrobe, none of which hit with Runway readers.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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More faculty are requiring office hours, assigning presentations and cold-calling on students in class.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The more important developments were Honeywell agreeing to sell its Warehouse and Workflow Solutions unit and setting June 29 as the date to spin off its aerospace business into a separate company.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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With Hunter setting the tone in the trenches, Texas Tech reached the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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And the general idea of naming a horse The Puma is pretty funny.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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In a speech to Congress, the monarch avoided naming the president but highlighted democratic norms, Ukraine and Western unity.—
Michael Birnbaum,
Washington Post,
29 Apr. 2026
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Last year, the government constrained the movements of media within the building, designating certain wings of the Casa Rosada off limits and capping attendance at news briefings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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That can include checking for possible reasons the child is crying, such as hunger or needing a diaper change; trying out a list of strategies to calm the baby; and designating a spot, such as a crib or playpen, to leave the child for a few minutes while the parent cools off.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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At its independence in 1960-1961, the two territories reunited and formed a federal state, with the French-speaking section constituting about 80% both in territory and population.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Angola is a Christian-majority country, with Catholics constituting approximately 49% of the population.—
Mathew Schmalz,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Appointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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