slated
Americanadjective
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nominated or appointed.
The rabbi spoke out against the slated all-male committee for appointing rabbinic judges, calling it a further exclusion of women from public space.
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planned or scheduled.
After a long work week, a night of entertainment and dining are among the slated activities for the weekend.
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covered with or as with slate.
The walls of the family home crumble quietly under the weight of the slated roof that occasionally shakes loose and falls in pieces to the ground.
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harshly or severely criticized.
Poor design is possibly one of the most slated aspects of this entire toy franchise.
verb
Etymology
Origin of slated
Example Sentences
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U.S. affordability of fertilizer is slated to fall to its lowest level since 2022, and that will erode farmers’ incomes and threaten future crop yields, the World Bank said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Weiss’ purge means that the upcoming 59th season of “60 Minutes” is slated for a drastic overhaul.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
The new plan is slated to go into effect Sept. 1.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
New memory factories aren’t slated to come online until the middle of next year, and the logjam may not clear until 2028.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Immediately after breakfast, I am slated for Production.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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