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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
While Starmer himself isn’t implicated in the files, his position has come under threat over appointing Mandelson.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
How long can the school board go without appointing a seventh member?
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Starmer was forced to admit in front of the House of Commons on Wednesday that he had been informed of Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein prior to appointing him as ambassador.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026
As the selection process stretched on over the past few months, the vacant seats generated some criticism from board members, who took issue with the transparency of the process for appointing a candidate.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
With Hicks, Leo is appointing a cleric who seems both like himself and distinctly different from the boisterous Cardinal Dolan.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
Everton are in the final stages of appointing Forshaw’s successor.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Opposition parties have questioned Starmer’s wisdom in appointing Mandelson as ambassador despite his history of scandals.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
While D’Amaro has credibility as a financial expert with deep expertise in resorts and parks, Walden has the creative chops to counter any potential criticism that the board has erred by appointing a finance-minded CEO to lead a creative company.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 3 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
How long can the school board go without appointing a seventh member?
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Starmer was forced to admit in front of the House of Commons on Wednesday that he had been informed of Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein prior to appointing him as ambassador.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026
As the selection process stretched on over the past few months, the vacant seats generated some criticism from board members, who took issue with the transparency of the process for appointing a candidate.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
With Hicks, Leo is appointing a cleric who seems both like himself and distinctly different from the boisterous Cardinal Dolan.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
Everton are in the final stages of appointing Forshaw’s successor.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Opposition parties have questioned Starmer’s wisdom in appointing Mandelson as ambassador despite his history of scandals.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
While D’Amaro has credibility as a financial expert with deep expertise in resorts and parks, Walden has the creative chops to counter any potential criticism that the board has erred by appointing a finance-minded CEO to lead a creative company.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointing
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However, choosing fewer priorities and building momentum through small, consistent actions that actually stick is likely to have a better outcome than getting spread too thin.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Bélanger notes that most midlife women benefit from aiming for about 25 to 35 grams of protein per meal, and choosing meals in that range consistently helps support lean mass and metabolic health.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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This year, the party has another chance to try something other than nominating a conventional liberal who loses and then gets to run an NGO.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some people thought not nominating Gwyneth Paltrow as an aging actress was a snub; Odessa A'zion deserved a nomination, as well.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, despite Forrest Gump’s insight about the unknowns inside every box of chocolates, some 43% of Americans do consult the guide that comes with most boxes before selecting a treat.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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That pattern is associated with better satiety, energy stability, and muscle maintenance, as long as sodium is kept in check when selecting meals.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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Like other participants, the Mantic AI had to answer 60 questions by assigning probabilities to certain outcomes.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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If, as seems to be generally accepted, the Biden administration allowed some 15 million immigrants into the country, assigning 1,000 judges to their hearings and having each hear five cases a day would result in the process taking about 10 years to complete.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The bank initiated coverage on the biopharmaceutical company at a buy rating, setting a 12-month price target of $23.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Pickens fit right in with Dallas’ offense, setting career highs with 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns en route to his first Pro Bowl appearance.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The approximate cost of the naming rights to Memorial Stadium is unknown, but a few recent deals can give folks a vague idea of what the cost could be.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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Attempts to reach the boyfriend, who the Tribune is not naming because he has not been charged, were not successful.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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One question that will probably come up in the process is how designating a national park might work alongside the California Coastal Act, a landmark state law that has shaped and defined the way the coast is developed and protected.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles opened a roster spot by designating right-hander Kaleb Ort for assignment.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The 2025 New York City Marathon had a record 59,226 participants, nearly 11,000 of which were 25- to 29-year-olds, constituting the largest cohort of runners at nearly 25%.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Difficulty breathing, seizures, excessive bleeding, shock, poisoning, heatstroke and snake bites are some of the more obvious situations constituting an emergency.—
Lisa Bloch,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Appointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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