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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
In other coaching shake-ups, the Blackhawks fired coach Luke Richardson on Thursday, appointing Rockford Ice Hogs coach Anders Sorensen as interim coach.
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Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
Lawmakers on Saturday first voted on a bill appointing a special prosecutor to investigate stock price manipulation allegations surrounding Yoon’s wife.
—Kim Tong-Hyung and Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Macron faces the pressing challenge of appointing a successor to lead a minority government in a fragmented Parliament without a clear majority.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
More than half of the Natural Resources Board — which sets policy for the DNR — was ousted by a vote of the Senate last year, followed by Evers appointing new members who have not yet received votes from the Senate.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
Macron would then be tasked with appointing a new prime minister.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
In September, Yoon reshuffled his cabinet, appointing a new defense minister, which now seems to have been a way of preparing for whatever Tuesday night was.
—E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 4 Dec. 2024
Under the French system, Macron is responsible for appointing prime ministers to be approved by Parliament.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
This is the same guy who wanted to close UCF and proposed other radical ideas like appointing himself as president of Florida Atlantic University.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
Lawmakers on Saturday first voted on a bill appointing a special prosecutor to investigate stock price manipulation allegations surrounding Yoon’s wife.
—Kim Tong-Hyung and Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Macron faces the pressing challenge of appointing a successor to lead a minority government in a fragmented Parliament without a clear majority.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
More than half of the Natural Resources Board — which sets policy for the DNR — was ousted by a vote of the Senate last year, followed by Evers appointing new members who have not yet received votes from the Senate.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
Macron would then be tasked with appointing a new prime minister.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
In September, Yoon reshuffled his cabinet, appointing a new defense minister, which now seems to have been a way of preparing for whatever Tuesday night was.
—E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 4 Dec. 2024
Under the French system, Macron is responsible for appointing prime ministers to be approved by Parliament.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
This is the same guy who wanted to close UCF and proposed other radical ideas like appointing himself as president of Florida Atlantic University.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointing
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Three members of the Tax Notes investigations team explain their reporting process, from choosing the topic to final follow-ups.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Which speaks to the utter futility of choosing not to have published the emails.Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Instead of assigning letter grades during RFT, a numeric value is usually used.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Businesses should exercise prudence when assigning projects that demand creativity, expert judgment, or the creation of high-stakes content.Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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That’s where goal setting comes in—but not just any goal setting.Hope Horner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That leads to the moon rising and setting at the extremes of its range.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The trick will be picking the right one.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Strategic timing is more than just picking a launch date.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, establishing an efficient DevOps program isn’t without its challenges.Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The complexities of navigating the FDA approval process, conducting clinical trials, and establishing manufacturing and distribution networks demanded substantial investment.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Fundamentally, data modeling involves arranging data in a structured way to improve accessibility and use for a range of applications and analyses.Artyom Keydunov, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Everyday materials and equipment easily found at home or from the grocery store or local specialty shops will be used to demystify the age old art of flower arranging.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Appointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointing. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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