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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During the last hunt, I was appointed the bear coordinator for the Heathrow community.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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As the president considers the potential appointment of a new Arctic Ambassador, just as Greenland has appointed theirs, the prospect for diplomacy around extractive industries in the region deserves greater attention.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Pet cat escapes vet's office, arrives home 3 miles away days later A cat named George, who was at the vet for neutering in Florida, broke out of the animal hospital and made his way miles home days later.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2025
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Another dog named Chrissy is buried next to the pre-dug grave, but Jody's headstone hadn’t come in yet.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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Much of California is set for its first heat wave of the season and several parts of the state could experience record-high temperatures, weather experts predict.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
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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Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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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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May 25, 2025 Rave, who was selected by the Royals in the fifth round of the 2019 MLB Draft, also has showed off his defensive prowess in the past.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 May 2025
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Among other resources, three engines have also been assigned to fight the wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2025
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The re-tasking of U.S. naval ships assigned to the western Pacific theater comes as China—now possessing the world's largest navy by hull count, with more than 370 vessels—expands its military reach and presence in the region, attempting to challenge American naval dominance.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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“Designate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designate. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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