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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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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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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
While the accolades are not designated by art form or category of artistic achievement, the selection process has produced balance among various disciplines over the years.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
In schoolwide emergencies, for example, district policy says students will be able to access their devices from the place that their teacher has designated.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Typically, a fund’s investments must be made within the first five years, with the remaining period designated for harvesting and return of capital to investors.
—Control Risks, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Details: Each county then designates a recount board made up of three members: one chosen by the apparent winner, one by the apparent loser and a third person agreed upon by both.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
In schoolwide emergencies, for example, district policy says students will be able to access their devices from the place that their teacher has designated.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Typically, a fund’s investments must be made within the first five years, with the remaining period designated for harvesting and return of capital to investors.
—Control Risks, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Details: Each county then designates a recount board made up of three members: one chosen by the apparent winner, one by the apparent loser and a third person agreed upon by both.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Facing a fourth-and-goal from the 10, the Hurricanes chose to kick a field goal to cut the deficit to 42-38 but never got the ball back.Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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While McBride’s personal identity played a role in choosing politics, the decision to run for Congress came after McBride’s late husband was diagnosed with cancer.Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Nov. 2024
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Trump appointed 237 federal judges during his first term, moving the federal judiciary sharply to the right.Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Ryan said the City Council had appointed a commission to study the charter and look into what could be adjusted to best suit the city’s needs.Vivien Ayers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The guild has existed since 2009, when a player named King Bruenor grew tired of the endgame loot grind Blizzard intended.Cameron Koch, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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Ramaswamy has a younger brother named Shankar, per Encyclopedia Brittanica.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Board members set water rates for large providers and property taxes for homeowners in the three counties.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Their commitment to safety and efficient procedures truly set them apart in the market.Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Department he's nominated to run is one of the biggest, most complex entities in the U.S. - an institution that, as our next guest notes, has its own judicial code, its own legal system, its health care system.Connor Donevan, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
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She is currently nominated for her first Grammy Award for best comedy album for that same title.Paul Grein, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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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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Duvernay has twice been selected to the Pro Bowl as a kick returner.Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Fans can scan a QR code located on the wrapper and vote for their favorite sandwich, helping select the ultimate contest winner.Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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For transgender and nonbinary Odessa residents who have lived under this rule, the recent decision from House Speaker Mike Johnson to reserve congressional bathrooms based on one's gender assigned at birth comes as no surprise.Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 23 Nov. 2024
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In addition, up to four actions can be assigned to a single key based on the depth of the press.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Designate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designate. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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