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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
Hurst was appointed to the position in January 2024, according to a press release at the time.
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Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Jan. 2026
When a vacancy occurs, the Commission on Judicial Nomination must convene and it, as noted, consists of 12 members, with four members appointed by each branch.
—James M. McGuire, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
The four suites can accommodate up to 17 guests, but there are also seven bell tents, thoughtfully appointed with queen mattresses, for additional travelers.
—Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
John Barros, a cabinet official for former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, was appointed to lead the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
He would likely be appointed a public defender at that time, Clay County District Attorney Scott Colom told The Associated Press.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Financial health El Camino Health recently appointed Raju Iyer as chief financial officer.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
Chávez appointed Maduro as his successor before dying of cancer in 2013.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
Gernot Rohr managed Nigeria for five years after being appointed in August 2016.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointed
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Others push legal and ethical boundaries to set themselves up for a career in the private sector after term limits.—
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The Long Pine Key Campground is the most accessible and is located near the Homestead entrance, while the Flamingo Campground is set deeper inside the park in the Flamingo area.—
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The Wicked star is nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress — Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy once again in 2026, following the same nomination last year for her work in the film's first installment.—
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Since the Academy expanded the best picture field in 2009, 61 of the 80 films nominated for SAG ensemble — a 76% success rate — have also received best picture nominations, underscoring the category’s value as a reliable Oscar indicator.—
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Beaver Island, Michigan Lake Michigan's Beaver Island is home to the state's first International Dark Sky Sanctuary, designated in 2024.—
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Officials say there are some changes to the 2026 season, such as the number of turkey management units, which are designated areas open to hunters.—
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No legal responsibility was ever assigned to Woroniecki in connection with the Yates children's deaths.—
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Feller staff picked three countries to possibly feature, and they were assigned Mongolia, said Kadie Frey, general manager of Lora Hotel & Event Center.—
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The rover, named SCARABS, comes from the Lunar and Planetary Exploration Laboratory at UEL and focuses on compact design, hardware validation, and long-term lunar infrastructure rather than spectacle.—
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Dame Helen Mirren was named the recipient of the 2026 Cecil B, DeMille Award at the Golden Globes for her contribution to the film and entertainment industries.—
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Daniel Lewis and Pete Prisco at CBS Sports both picked New England in close games.—
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If only a few in number, they can be hand-picked from the plants and destroyed.—
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The compromises were not, in the end, ones that constituted red lines.—
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Defense, prosecution presented conflicted arguments over use-of-force In court, prosecutors argued that Grayson's actions constituted murder.—
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Energy Minister Abbas Alibadi also announced that water supplies will be cut off on some evenings to refill reservoirs, urging citizens to reduce consumption by 20% to avoid rationing.—
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The pair announced their engagement on October 5, 2025, with a joint Instagram post of what appeared to be an engagement shoot with photos of Destiny showing glimpses of her new rock.—
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“Appointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointed. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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