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designed

American  
[dih-zahynd] / dɪˈzaɪnd /

adjective

  1. made or done intentionally; intended; planned.


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Origin of designed

First recorded in 1580–90; design + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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Leshock sees opportunities for the two companies as SpaceX works toward developing and scaling Starship, its massive rocket designed for what the company calls “rapid reusability.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

According to the announcement, Cup of Ambition was designed to reflect the warmth, energy and Southern hospitality that have become synonymous with the singer.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

And today, the Kaufmans are regulars at a Manhattan concert program designed for individuals experiencing dementia symptoms.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

Tower Optical’s viewers weigh roughly 300 pounds each and were originally designed almost like miniature vaults—durable enough to survive vandalism, weather and decades of public use while safeguarding the coins inside.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

The armistice terms presented by Marshal Foch were designed to make sure that the Germans would have no further power to resist.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

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