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as in chooses
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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as in appoints
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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as in calls
to give a name to
he was designated "Air Jordan" by his fans
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Recent Examples of designates
It is secured under a Maine Forest Society easement, which designates what is and is not allowed.
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Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
The measure designates a Downtown Form-Based Zoning District, consisting of about 681 acres between Davis Drive and Willis Avenue, north of the UT Arlington campus.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Luvme designates this tier, which comprises the vast majority of the brand’s wig offerings on the site, as the quintessential selection for first-time wig buyers and value-savvy shoppers seeking exceptional quality, resilience, and an impeccable, manageable finish without the extravagant price tag.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
The city also designates certain areas as slow- or no-ride zones, enforced by geofencing.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
One provision designates animal protein as an incentive food under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, meaning that stores could sell meat at a discount to people on food benefits.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 20 Mar. 2026
The Constitution designates the president as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, but this title simply preserves civilian control over the military.
—William J Watkins Jr, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
The City Council voted 5-1 to approve a package of rule changes that include allowing the City Council to overrule the city’s Historical Resources Board when the board designates a property historic.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Tourism Australia designates one of its beaches as the nation’s finest.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
The measure designates a Downtown Form-Based Zoning District, consisting of about 681 acres between Davis Drive and Willis Avenue, north of the UT Arlington campus.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Luvme designates this tier, which comprises the vast majority of the brand’s wig offerings on the site, as the quintessential selection for first-time wig buyers and value-savvy shoppers seeking exceptional quality, resilience, and an impeccable, manageable finish without the extravagant price tag.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
The city also designates certain areas as slow- or no-ride zones, enforced by geofencing.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
One provision designates animal protein as an incentive food under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, meaning that stores could sell meat at a discount to people on food benefits.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 20 Mar. 2026
The Constitution designates the president as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, but this title simply preserves civilian control over the military.
—William J Watkins Jr, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
The City Council voted 5-1 to approve a package of rule changes that include allowing the City Council to overrule the city’s Historical Resources Board when the board designates a property historic.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Tourism Australia designates one of its beaches as the nation’s finest.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designates
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Rolder chooses the right sport Detroit’s fourth-round selection, Jimmy Rolder, was faced with a tough decision in college between baseball and football.—
Bob Tripi,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Rolder chooses the right sport Detroit's fourth-round selection, Jimmy Rolder, was faced with a tough decision in college between baseball and football.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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If someone dies without a will (known as dying intestate), a court appoints an administrator—often a spouse or close relative—to settle the estate.—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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But in the end, Walt does what’s best for the school and appoints Dylan as the dean of faculty.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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There’s a great exchange between Bishop and Kidd in the first episode, in which Bishop calls Kidd out on counting cards and says something about luck.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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Tucked away in the more than 500 pages of city budget expenditures, the mayor calls for creating a new revenue stream by allowing people who own a second home to rent it out on a short-term basis, something that is currently prohibited.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 A steady plan today sets everything up to work better.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Capricorn December 22 – January 19 A steady plan today sets everything up to work better.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Under Iran’s system, the president traditionally nominates an intelligence minister only after securing approval from the supreme leader.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The sections also clarify that in case a vice president takes office, the president nominates a new vice president, who then has to be confirmed by a majority vote in Congress.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
8 Apr. 2026
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The complaint names the Jackson estate and the attorneys who lead it — John Branca and John McLain — and private investigator Herman Weisberg as defendants.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Likewise, this indictment names no donors.—
Beth Gazley,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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Using a handheld scanner, inspector John Devito selects items throughout the store and compares the shelf price to what comes up at the register.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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As a result of the sociological turn in journalism research, journalists were then increasingly viewed in an organizational context and the idea of an autonomously acting gatekeeper who selects sources was rejected.—
Florian Wintterlin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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University of Oregon chemist Christopher Hendon loves his coffee—so much so that studying all the factors that go into creating the perfect cuppa constitutes a significant area of research for him.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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Although the deployment is underway, a significant gap persists between the personnel currently deployed and the authorized ceiling—a gap that constitutes the primary operational challenge at this stage, the Dominican Republic’s representative, Amb.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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