1
as in to set
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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2
as in to nominate
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 appoint
DeSantis, who appointed Uthmeier to the attorney general post, backed him up.
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Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
After fully embracing crypto during his 2024 campaign, Trump has become a key ally for the industry, appointing crypto-friendly candidates to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission and Commerce Department and hosting industry leaders at the White House.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
But this time, particularly because being appointed cardinal by Francis means something for a cardinal from Asia.
—Nia Dumas, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025
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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Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
After fully embracing crypto during his 2024 campaign, Trump has become a key ally for the industry, appointing crypto-friendly candidates to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission and Commerce Department and hosting industry leaders at the White House.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
But this time, particularly because being appointed cardinal by Francis means something for a cardinal from Asia.
—Nia Dumas, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appoint
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Proxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services had recommended that investors vote against the payouts, expressing concerns about the process used to set the compensation.—
Saeed Azhar and Arasu Kannagi Basil,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Use your lunch date to set a timeline or to outline next steps.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes.com,
22 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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To determine the South’s top small towns to visit, travel experts nominated regional destinations with fewer than 25,000 residents.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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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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The America's Next Top Model creator said her name was a joint effort from her family after her mother simplified a moniker that the model’s grandmother had chosen.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Hemphill's lawyer, a public defender assigned to represent him at least through his arraignment, had urged Scherzer to move him to a rehabilitation facility to deal with substance abuse issues.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2025
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The State Department confirmed Anton's role on Thursday, assigning him responsibility for detailing the potential deal, which would include sanctions relief in exchange for curbs on Iran's nuclear program.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Mets can designate Ureña to get another starter like Justin Hagenman without having to option Max Kranick or Huascar Brazobán, both of whom have been extremely effective in long relief outings.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The town of Lonoke, which was established along the railroad tracks connecting Memphis to Little Rock, was incorporated in 1872 and designated the county seat in 1873.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2025
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There’s debate, however, over whether criticism of Zionism, the promotion of a Jewish state, constitutes antisemitism.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
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This informational and educational article does not offer or constitute, and should not be relied upon as, tax or financial advice.—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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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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All products are independently selected by our editors.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
20 Apr. 2025
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The toppings really make the dish here—pick your favorites!—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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Steelers’ draft picks Picks will be updated throughout the 2025 NFL Draft, April 24–26.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Appoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appoint. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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