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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Heidi O’Neill is slated to step in as chief executive next week, a move that is highly anticipated by shareholders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Other projects slated for next year include a jewelry collection with Kendra Scott, Dolly’s Dog Treats, and Dolly Bedding & Home Decor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
The companies’ deal had been slated to close in the first half of 2027, was valued at about $14.5 billion including debt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
A pretrial hearing is slated for Sept. 15, a day after his 33rd birthday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
It was past midnight on the night before competitions were slated to begin.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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