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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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
Bender previously served as a board director since July 2019 and was appointed board chair in May 2024.
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David Chiu, People.com, 1 May 2025
DeSantis leads and appoints the heads of all state agencies.
—Stephany Matat, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2025
Benedict left the papacy nine years before his death amid a 2013 resignation, with Francis appointed that same year.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Sense' Lottery Chief Resigns After 'Biggest Theft' in the History of Texas
Houston YMCA Cutting Staff After Trump Funding Blow
Governor Abbott will be responsible for appointing members of TREO which will also have up to 18 full-time employees.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
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David Chiu, People.com, 1 May 2025
DeSantis leads and appoints the heads of all state agencies.
—Stephany Matat, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2025
Benedict left the papacy nine years before his death amid a 2013 resignation, with Francis appointed that same year.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Sense' Lottery Chief Resigns After 'Biggest Theft' in the History of Texas
Houston YMCA Cutting Staff After Trump Funding Blow
Governor Abbott will be responsible for appointing members of TREO which will also have up to 18 full-time employees.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
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Katie Ledecky sets a world record in the women's 800-meter freestyle final in the TYR Pro Swim Series at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center on May 03, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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First, the facilitator sets some ground rules for the meeting.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Previous Tony winner Gabriel Ebert, who starred with Harvey Fierstein in his gay May-December romance play Gently Down the Stream, was also nominated.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
1 May 2025
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Flower Drum Song was eventually nominated for five Academy Awards.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
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The wide availability of options allows men to choose the approach best suited to their individual needs.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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As for Carlisle’s claim that the results aren’t reflective of reality because not every player chose to take part in that particular question, that’s odd logic to levy.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Combs’ case was then then randomly assigned to District Judge Andrew Carter, who later recused himself before the case was transferred to Subramanian.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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According to the law firm, the carrier assigned Morgan to seat 28B, a middle seat, next to Cherian Abraham, a corporate professional from Texas.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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House Republicans have designated the lion's share of spending cuts to the Energy and Commerce Committee, the panel that oversees Medicaid and CHIP, which has been instructed to cut $880 billion.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Each year-class, called a brood, is designated by a Roman numeral.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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These statements do not constitute and cannot replace investment advice.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt: A 19-year-old man from Bensenville was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol at 1:10 a.m. April 26 in the 1100 block of East Diehl Road.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2025
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By Audrey Noble May 2, 2025 All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors.—
Alexis Berger,
SELF,
2 May 2025
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Musical fans will likely have a bone to pick with you, though.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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The Costas’ method for picking a retirement spot was distinctly personal.—
William P. Barrett,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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“Appoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appoint. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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