designed
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- designedness noun
- nondesigned adjective
- predesigned adjective
- well-designed adjective
Etymology
Origin of designed
Example Sentences
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To investigate this idea, the scientists designed a controlled experiment using different caffeine levels.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
Trusts are designed to manage assets, distribute income, prevent beneficiaries from getting too much money at one time, avoid probate and plan for any incapacity of the beneficiary.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
That law was designed to encourage presidents to turn over their records to the federal government.
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026
For years, the hospice industry, which was designed to provide comfort and guidance for dying patients and their families in their final days, attracted scammers enticed by large Medicare payments, officials say.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
A bit farther in, torches flickered on the cave walls, creating what would have been an eerie effect if it hadn’t been so transparently designed to be.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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