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 legislation itself is being led by Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.), who had a child in January, and would allow members who give birth or lawmakers whose spouses give birth to designate another member to vote on their behalf for 12 weeks.
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Emily Brooks, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
Luna’s petition opens the door for the House to vote on a resolution that would allow new parents serving in Congress to designate a proxy — another member of Congress — to vote on their behalf for 12 weeks.
—Leah Askarinam, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
The sweeping reorganization of the federal health bureaucracy includes designating a new top cop at the Health and Human Services Department.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Outfielders Nelson Velázquez and Nick Pratto are out of minor-league options and could be designated for assignment.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
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Emily Brooks, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
Luna’s petition opens the door for the House to vote on a resolution that would allow new parents serving in Congress to designate a proxy — another member of Congress — to vote on their behalf for 12 weeks.
—Leah Askarinam, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
The sweeping reorganization of the federal health bureaucracy includes designating a new top cop at the Health and Human Services Department.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Outfielders Nelson Velázquez and Nick Pratto are out of minor-league options and could be designated for assignment.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designate
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Meteorologists there had to choose between gathering information that will help in the future and warning about immediate danger.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2025
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Cameron might choose one of Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club books, while Lochlan would likely find value in absurdist fiction, like Albert Camus' The Stranger.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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And the real question in everybody’s mind, including at LVMH which just appointed one of its veterans to run its Watches Division, an indication of tougher times, is: will there be enough space for all these brands going forward?—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Since Slot was appointed last summer, the style and system have been tweaked, and Alexander-Arnold’s role has been adapted too.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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It wasn’t named in the companion antitrust cases of Hubbard or Carter, either.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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She is named Lauren Shriner by the LAPD in all records and in a press release regarding the incident.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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But 63% of the company’s apparel and accessories products are manufactured in Jordan, Vietnam, Cambodia or Indonesia; Trump had initially set tariff rates of 20%, 46%, 49% and 32%, respectively, on those nations.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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In an interview with Fox Business on Wednesday, Dimon said rising interest rates, sticky inflation, and widening credit spreads are setting the stage for a wave of financial strain among U.S. companies.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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And yet, Fed board members are nominated by the president and must be approved by the Senate.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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Candidates for future Athlete of the Week polls can be nominated at [email protected].—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Those in need of shelter from the cold can call 211 to check availability of beds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2023
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Their children’s schoolmates call the sisters the Puffling Queens.—
Cheryl Katz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Feb. 2023
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Whatever the case may be, selecting the right media console is as important as shopping for a comfy chair or sofa.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2025
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The fifth-round pick used to select him out of Notre Dame is the biggest investment used on any of the players in the room.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Three different judges assigned to each of the cases — appointed by two different presidents — have agreed to temporarily block portions of the orders while proceedings move forward.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Analyst Christopher Nardone is getting bullish on the fashion company, assigning it a buy rating and a $318 target, which would translate about 44% upside potential over the coming year.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Designate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designate. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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