assigned

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.

One of the students assigned to his section was a young Zuckerberg.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

In the sham group, participants were assigned foot angles that matched their natural walking pattern.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

The Colorado woman went to the local cops for help; the detective assigned to her case sent warrants to Google and mobile providers, hoping to find the identity of her digital tormentor.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Thank goodness she was assigned this case; she worked in this very U.S. attorney’s office for years, so she understands what a fall from grace this is.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

The seats aren’t assigned, so I sit in the back row, my hands sweating.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy