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as in 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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as in nominated
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 appointed
The prime minister, Keir Starmer, appointed Mandelson to this important diplomatic post and initially defended him in Parliament.
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Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025
The Athletic reported that Ayto had been a strong contender for the permanent position at Arsenal, but former Atletico Madrid executive Andrea Berta was ultimately appointed in the role.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Patel, whose readiness for the job came under close, and often scathing, scrutiny when he was first appointed, needed a stage upon which to prove his fitness for the gig.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2025
Campbell soon after appointed former prosecutor David Meier, a partner at the firm Todd & Weld LLP, as an independent investigator.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
The online real estate platform on Wednesday appointed former Shopify executive Kaz Nejatian as its new CEO after investor pressure caused his predecessor, Carrie Wheeler, to resign last month.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Cox won a seat in the state House of Representatives in 2012, and was appointed to serve as lieutenant governor the following year.
—Daniel Bush, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The National Natural Science Foundation of China, responsible for funding 32 studies cited in the rebuttal document, is directly overseen by the Chinese government and has its leadership appointed by the CCP.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Pierpaolo Piccioli for Balenciaga Succeeding Demna—who, now at the helm of Gucci, served as the brand’s creative director for a decade—Piccioli was appointed in May of this year.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025
The Athletic reported that Ayto had been a strong contender for the permanent position at Arsenal, but former Atletico Madrid executive Andrea Berta was ultimately appointed in the role.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Patel, whose readiness for the job came under close, and often scathing, scrutiny when he was first appointed, needed a stage upon which to prove his fitness for the gig.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2025
Campbell soon after appointed former prosecutor David Meier, a partner at the firm Todd & Weld LLP, as an independent investigator.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
The online real estate platform on Wednesday appointed former Shopify executive Kaz Nejatian as its new CEO after investor pressure caused his predecessor, Carrie Wheeler, to resign last month.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Cox won a seat in the state House of Representatives in 2012, and was appointed to serve as lieutenant governor the following year.
—Daniel Bush, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The National Natural Science Foundation of China, responsible for funding 32 studies cited in the rebuttal document, is directly overseen by the Chinese government and has its leadership appointed by the CCP.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Pierpaolo Piccioli for Balenciaga Succeeding Demna—who, now at the helm of Gucci, served as the brand’s creative director for a decade—Piccioli was appointed in May of this year.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointed
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Bueckers Shines in Dallas Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers was named the 2025 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year after a record-setting first season.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The junior lofted a 64-yard pass downfield, hitting Solimini to set the Green Wave up in the red zone.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Slow Horses has been nominated for 14 Emmys since 2024, snagging the Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series trophy that year.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Edebiri won Outstanding Supporting Actress in 2023 and was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in 2024, the same year that The Bear broke records with 23 nominations as a comedy series (NBC’s 30 Rock previously held the title with 22 nominations in 2009).—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Palestine Action is believed to be the first direct-action group to be designated a terrorist organization in the UK.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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According to the State Department, the groups identified were Harakat al-Nujaba, Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya and Kata’ib al-Imam Ali – all four of which were previously designated by the Department of Treasury as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGT) in 2023.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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After an initial jam session to determine musical abilities and interests, participants are paired up and assigned to a counselor who manages their activities for the week.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Guard may have worn out its welcome, but soldiers were still assigned to the region.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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On September 7, dog owner Brittany U'Wren was devastated to learn that her rescue Shitzu mix, named Lexi, had escaped through the garage and disappeared from her home in Lexington, Kentucky.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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During Tuesday's media availability, Swinney addressed concerns about Clemson's 1-2 start by pointing to the track record since he was named head coach in 2009.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Packers picked him in the first round, the 18th pick overall, in the 2018 NFL draft.—
Richard Ryman,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Schweers even picked two community members to attend the launch breakfast in New York City.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this month, a federal judge determined that some of the military's actions in support of ICE, including establishing protective perimeters during raids, constituted law enforcement and thus were against the law.—
Alex Horton,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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At a briefing, Peskov said the matter was outside the presidential administration's purview and declined to speculate on whether the incident constituted a provocation.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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The fine is the largest ever announced by the regulator against a single entity, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) said.—
AFP,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
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As his name was announced, the emotion from his family and friends spilled across the camera.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Appointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointed. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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