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as in job
the state or fact of being chosen for a position or duty
the appointment of the mayor's husband to the Board of Health came as a surprise
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as in date
an agreement to be present at a specified time and place
I have a dental appointment for two o'clock tomorrow afternoon
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as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
loved her latest appointment as an aide at the governor's office
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as in furnishings
appointments plural
the movable articles (such as tables and chairs) in a room
the yacht's staterooms have the most luxurious appointments imaginable
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Recent Examples of appointment
Meanwhile, 45 people were permitted entry through the CBP One App, a Biden-era app that allowed migrants to seek asylum outside of the country and schedule an appointment with American immigration officials.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 21 May 2025
To book a 15-minute appointment with a counselor, call 352-386-1185.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
It was thought that those with preferred provider (PPO) or exclusive provider (EPO) plans would be able to immediately start scheduling appointments with Scripps doctors, as those plans do not require assignment of a primary care doctor as HMO plans do.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
Be ready to ask questions: Your appointment is an appropriate time to ask any questions about your health, symptom triggers, treatments, and more.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 10 May 2025
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 21 May 2025
To book a 15-minute appointment with a counselor, call 352-386-1185.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
It was thought that those with preferred provider (PPO) or exclusive provider (EPO) plans would be able to immediately start scheduling appointments with Scripps doctors, as those plans do not require assignment of a primary care doctor as HMO plans do.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
Be ready to ask questions: Your appointment is an appropriate time to ask any questions about your health, symptom triggers, treatments, and more.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointment
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Elizabeth New, director of the Center for Workers Rights at the Washington Policy Center think tank, said the new law gives employers another reason not to do business in Washington and could result in fewer available jobs.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
24 May 2025
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Veteran faked military awards for government job, feds say.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 May 2025
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Watch 'The Last of Us' Season 2 with Sling + Max 'The Last of Us' returns with Season 2: Release date, cast, episodes and more Why a 'very injured' Pedro Pascal passes 'Last of Us' action duties to Bella Ramsey 'The Last of Us' Season 2 begins with major changes to the video game: What's different?—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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When Will Lilo & Stitch Be Streaming On Disney Plus? Lilo & Stitch (2025) will be streaming on Disney+ at a later date.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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A day after going 1-of-15 with runners in scoring position and leaving 13 on base, Florida had stranded 10 runners on base at the time of Holtorf’s homer.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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Delray Beach commissioners and DDA board members may be in a unique position to find and cultivate future board members who represent the aforementioned.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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Looking ahead in the final days South Korea’s election law bans the release of public poll results during the six days leading up to an election.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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Michigan is often regarded as a key swing state in the presidential race—with close margins in the past election and 15 electoral votes up for grabs.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
29 May 2025
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That, in turn, scuttled the main objective of the mission — having the Otter rendezvous with the Launcher tug down the road.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
21 May 2025
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The idea the experience sparks — a titillating rendezvous with the naked man at the bottom of her sake glass, Jane would never — is enough to kickstart her writing, at least to spit out some very promising pages.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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The Tesla and SpaceX CEO confirmed his departure in a post on X, expressing frustration over a new domestic spending package backed by Trump.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Wall Street was lower Friday after President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post that China violated a preliminary trade deal between the two countries, suggesting a tougher stance may be afoot.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Like the rest of the watch, the design is minimal but sharp, clearly prioritizing architectural impact over dial furniture.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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This collaboration presents a vintage-meets-contemporary selection of furniture lighting and decor from both the Nilufar gallery and Yashar’s Nilufar Edition collection, curated by Yashar herself.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
26 May 2025
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But poetry is supposed to come from the soul, tradition, and psychic tremors too minute and particular to be grasped by a journalist on assignment.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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Best Amazon Comfortable Shoe and Clothing Deals When traveling on assignment, my first packing priority is always comfortable shoes that can keep up with my busy schedule and not leave me with tired, achy feet at the end of the day.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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“Appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointment. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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