- present participle of appoint.
appointing
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Ahead of this World Cup, Hong caused a stir by hinting at the possibility of appointing a new captain.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
The Lancashire club approached the FAW with a view to appointing Bellamy as successor to Scott Parker, who was sacked in April.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
The White House has no formal role in the process of appointing reserve bank presidents.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
The Clarets approached the Football Association of Wales with a view to appointing Bellamy as Scott Parker's successor.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
Mayor Grabarek ended the meeting by postponing any decision on the Bacon Street project and appointing a committee to look into black demands.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
![]()