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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
If the judge signs off on the case April 2, a fund administrator will be appointed and a website will be created for the settlement.
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Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
It was well appointed and modern, with a sleek and nicely stocked wet bar, and curtains that swiftly opened or closed at the touch of a button.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
One called Rabin’s government a Judenrat, the Nazi term for Jewish councils appointed to oversee ghettos.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Its nine members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors to advise county officials on matters related to the airport.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Chappell, who was appointed to the bench in 2013 by President Barack Obama, questioned the timing of the evidence and testimony provided by government officials.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
He was appointed president in 2017, and CEO in 2018.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Many former members have moved on to senior government roles – often appointed by the late supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, who was closely involved with the IRGC.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 22 Mar. 2026
The five-person county election board includes a chair selected by commissioners and two nominees each from the county Republican and Democratic parties who are then appointed by the commissioners.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
It was well appointed and modern, with a sleek and nicely stocked wet bar, and curtains that swiftly opened or closed at the touch of a button.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
One called Rabin’s government a Judenrat, the Nazi term for Jewish councils appointed to oversee ghettos.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Its nine members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors to advise county officials on matters related to the airport.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Chappell, who was appointed to the bench in 2013 by President Barack Obama, questioned the timing of the evidence and testimony provided by government officials.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
He was appointed president in 2017, and CEO in 2018.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Many former members have moved on to senior government roles – often appointed by the late supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, who was closely involved with the IRGC.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 22 Mar. 2026
The five-person county election board includes a chair selected by commissioners and two nominees each from the county Republican and Democratic parties who are then appointed by the commissioners.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointed
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The change in temperatures will be dramatic after a record-setting 84 degrees on Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The case was originally set for trial this summer, but the trial is on hold until the appeals are complete.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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As fans have nominated DeVito to voice Wario in an upcoming installment, the comedy legend has responded.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
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On Monday, as he was nominated in parliament as a presidential candidate, Min Aung Hlaing anointed Ye Win Oo, a former intelligence chief seen as fiercely loyal to the general, as his successor to lead the military.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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Many know that May 31 is Memorial Day, a day to honor deceased military personnel and veterans, but the whole month of May is designated Military Appreciation Month.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Entries that have been flagged for reconciliation and those designated on a drawback claim or covered by an open protest will not be processed yet.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The missing candy bars could enter unofficial sales channels across European markets, the company said, but if this does happen, all products can be traced using the unique batch code assigned to individual bars.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Israeli military said he was assigned to the 890th Battalion, Paratroopers Brigade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The clip, shared by her owner, shows the golden retriever—now named Kaiko—settling into a bedroom on what was described as her very first night living indoors.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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San Diego State’s Ava Schaffel was named the Mountain West conference pitcher of the week for allowing two runs on four hits in 9 2/3 innings over two games, although the Aztecs (19-15, 4-5) lost two of three games at New Mexico.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Rabell was wearing her nightgown, sobbing, shaking and slumped against her cane when Horta picked her up, Horta said.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Neon picked it up with a commitment to stand by the Not Rated cut alone.—
Gustavo Turner,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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And as of yesterday, such claims constituted a winning argument against social media titans.—
Maggie Harrison Dupré,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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The judge also blocked Kennedy's 13 appointees from serving on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), finding the panel unlawfully constituted.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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The defense minster last week announced the establishment of a new office dedicated to studying China’s Pacific activity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Finally, the market got the call from its landlord confirming that a development was incoming, and Smorgasburg announced its closure last November.—
Amanda Rosa
March 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Appointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointed. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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