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designed

American  
[dih-zahynd] / dɪˈzaɪnd /

adjective

  1. made or done intentionally; intended; planned.


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Etymology

Origin of designed

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

Example Sentences

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"It was clearly designed to show that even the UAE's most sensitive and internationally protected infrastructure can be reached. That is the message," said Krieg.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Smaller than a traditional engineering group, pods are designed to move faster to build and iterate on products.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The Killik & Co 'A Seed in Time' Garden, designed by Baz Grainger, offers a calm and restorative space for families while drawing on Britain's wetland heritage and the realities of climate change.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Guerrero said “the community was a big help in filling in all the background colors that I need in order to build the detail and layers” on the two mural panels she designed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Her no-nonsense tone is different from what I’m used to, and I know it bothers her, watching me struggle to wear Dad’s guilt, like he designed it to fit me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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