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
Eggs will be hidden across three baseball fields divided by age groups, and an area will be designated for children with special needs of all ages.
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Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
On March 1, Trump’s administration sent out a press release designating English as the official language of the United States.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Beneficiaries: Confirm that primary and contingent beneficiaries are designated so assets are distributed as intended if the primary beneficiary is unavailable.
—Ira Walker, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Additionally, the team designated its vice president of fan relations, Eric Weisberg, as its official weather coordinator.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
On March 1, Trump’s administration sent out a press release designating English as the official language of the United States.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Beneficiaries: Confirm that primary and contingent beneficiaries are designated so assets are distributed as intended if the primary beneficiary is unavailable.
—Ira Walker, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Additionally, the team designated its vice president of fan relations, Eric Weisberg, as its official weather coordinator.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Verb
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There are three temperature settings to choose from, and the cooling option works similarly to an ice roller—offering cooling benefits that soothe swelling, refresh tired eyes, and refine the look of pores.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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Ensuring that families have the information and access to choose a care method that works best for them is a powerful step toward improving our outcomes.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
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Bondi is set to serve as chair of the special unit while Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche was appointed to serve as vice chair.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
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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Many have yet to be identified, while some are known in occupation but not name, including an Army captain, three Grupo Poular employees, a cardiologist, an architect, and a former United Nations officer.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
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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Moira disappears after setting the lab on fire, leading to what soon becomes the show’s deadliest call yet.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Lyonne received widespread acclaim for the role, nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Star Natasha Rothwell reprised the role she had already been nominated for after the first season, so voters might include her on their ballot.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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However, today most young people rarely call each other.—
Andrea Wigfield,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2023
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Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives.—
WSJ,
WSJ,
14 Feb. 2023
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Wells began his college career at Division II Sonoma State and spent one season at Washington State before the Memphis Grizzlies selected him with the 39th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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PCMag editors select and review products independently.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PC Magazine,
20 Apr. 2025
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Instead, each garment or accessory is assigned one or two points.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Each is assigned to 10 other households in their rural community.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Designate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designate. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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