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as in chooses
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 nominates
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 appoints
While the President appoints Fed governors, their terms are relatively long, often spanning the presidential terms of both parties.
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Stuart Robertson, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The executive also appoints members of most boards and commissions subject to County Board approval.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Oct. 2024
The 2022 Electoral Count Reform Act In every presidential election, each state certifies its results and appoints electors who meet in mid-December to cast votes for president and vice president.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
The only exception is the city and county of Denver, where the city’s mayor appoints the Denver County Court’s judges (but not the judges for Denver District Court).
—Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2024
When both parties to a Supreme Court case agree that the court below botched a case, the Court typically appoints a third attorney to defend the lower court’s judgment.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Stuart Robertson, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The executive also appoints members of most boards and commissions subject to County Board approval.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Oct. 2024
The 2022 Electoral Count Reform Act In every presidential election, each state certifies its results and appoints electors who meet in mid-December to cast votes for president and vice president.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
The only exception is the city and county of Denver, where the city’s mayor appoints the Denver County Court’s judges (but not the judges for Denver District Court).
—Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2024
When both parties to a Supreme Court case agree that the court below botched a case, the Court typically appoints a third attorney to defend the lower court’s judgment.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appoints
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This week, Joan chooses her final four — and sends one favorite home early.Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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While Tomlin chooses to be coy about the decision, here are two reasons why a quarterback change from Fields to Wilson presents boom-or-bust potential for the Steelers’ offense this season.Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Anthony Davis sets a ball screen for Austin Reaves, drawing two defenders on the ball and opening Davis to roll into the paint.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The flavor profile of the wet martini also sets it apart from its drier counterpart.Rachel King, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Nothing provided on this site constitutes tax advice.Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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But leveraging blockchain technology, an NFT constitutes a unique, one-of-a-kind piece of digital content or artwork.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
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Lastly, Chanel announces Lake Como, Italy, as the location for its 2025 resort show.Essence, Essence, 18 Oct. 2024
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The company also announces $5 million in seed funding, led by Day One Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, Long Journey Ventures and a group of founders.Dasha Shunina, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Appoints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appoints. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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