DESIGNATING Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

designating

verb

present participle of designate

as in choosing

to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority the designated time for the meeting

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as in appointing

to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty he has yet to designate his successor as head of the firm

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as in naming

to give a name to he was designated "Air Jordan" by his fans

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Recent Examples of designating Lawyers for the government had conceded that designating Anthropic as a supply chain risk didn't prevent companies from using the AI technology for other purposes. — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 The government illegally retaliated against Anthropic by designating it a supply-chain risk to national security, said yesterday’s ruling by Judge Rita Lin in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026 Mullins said those who wish to contribute to the statewide program benefitting all 92 counties can do so through the Indiana State Library Foundation, designating Dolly Parton's Imagination Library as the recipient. — John Tufts, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2026 Rocket landing sites are getting extra attention, with the president's policy designating agencies to identify federal lands available for development as independent launch vehicle reentry sites within the next 90 days. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Related Dedicate a Media Wall If a TV is an important element to some within your home and others prefer the elegance of a standalone fireplace, Soto recommends designating a separate wall for the TV. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026 However, parents, social workers and shrinks got involved, saying that designating the classes hurt the students’ feelings and self-esteem. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 The trio is also behind another resolution designating July as Sarcoma Awareness Month and underscoring the need for greater awareness and research into the disease. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2026 The Sox called up Smith and fellow pitching prospect Tanner McDougal from Triple-A Charlotte before Saturday’s game, optioning pitchers Noah Schultz and David Sandlin to Charlotte and designating pitcher Wikelman González for assignment. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

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Verb

By choosing a highly machinable material and bonding it, Flit achieves a frame that as light and structurally sound as titanium, but at a fraction of the production complexity – and cost.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026
The clearest sign of the change came in 2024, when a study recorded Americans choosing cannabis over alcohol for daily consumption, marking the first time in history that cannabis has overtaken alcohol as the preferred daily substance.

— Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of choosing

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According to Post-Tribune archives, Braun removed Zay as chairman at the end of June, appointing Anthony Swinger as its next leader.

— Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
These efforts include launching a website, digital newsletters, appointing community liaisons, sending letters to property owners and conducting meetings with Boca Lago leadership.

— Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of appointing

Verb

Garen notes that naming or displaying a device may offer limited distinction when nearby practices provide comparable services.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
In November, an official with the World Health Organization directly tied to the outbreak to an anti-vaccine group stoking fear on social media, without directly naming CHD.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of naming

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Finally, Angel Martinez captured this gorgeous shot of the eclipsed Sturgeon Moon setting behind a cluster of skyscrapers in Madrid, Spain, as atmospheric effects distorted the true color and outline of the lunar disk.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026
And with oil prices showing no sign of returning to pre-Iran war levels this year, pressure is increasing on the Fed to combat that sticky inflation by raising interest rates at its next policy-setting meeting in September.

— Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of setting

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At the same time, Democrats and independents are nominating outsider candidates, some aligned with democratic socialist agendas over establishment candidates, in a sign of voter backlash against the status quo.

— Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Trump consistently criticized former Fed Chair Jerome Powell for the same reason after nominating him to the role in 2017.

— Rachel Barber, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of nominating

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Philadelphia residents can find adult education programs by calling the Philadelphia adult education hotline at 833-750-5627.

— Jennifer D. Kobrin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
Jane understands that calling Bunny out is a social and professional transgression, but her decision to do it anyway is ultimately an invitation for redemption, which Bunny accepts.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026

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For example, selecting a chair that encourages an upright posture can reduce pain and injury risk, especially when gamers couple ergonomics with an exercise program that centers on functional strength, mobility and stretching of the upper limbs.

— Erica D. Henn, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
The city will begin the process of selecting a shelter operator next year, Bontrager previously said during a community meeting.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of selecting

Verb

As more officers arrived, Kelly began directing the response, assigning priority to the most critically injured.

— Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Police emphasized that assigning the case to the Homicide Detail does not indicate Lupton's death has been ruled a homicide.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

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