1
as in instrumentality
something used to achieve an end
the whitening agent in the detergent is chlorine bleach the Church has been the traditional agent for social justice in impoverished countries
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2
as in deputy
a person who acts or does business for another
the sports agent negotiated a record-breaking contract for the baseball player
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3
as in ambassador
a person sent on a mission to represent another
an undercover agent of the Crown
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as in spy
a person who tries secretly to obtain information for one country in the territory of another usually unfriendly country
an agent feeding information about enemy troop movements
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Recent Examples of agent
Routh allegedly fled after the agent fired at him, and was later arrested after being stopped on a nearby interstate.
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2025
Lauer is also the agent for Loro Piana’s high-performance line Sease.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
But according to her husband, who didn’t want to give his full name – the agents refused to take his documents into account before detaining him.
—Gustavo Valdés, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Entry-level jobs have also dwindled because of AI agents, and stalling promotions across many agencies looking to do more with less.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2025
Lauer is also the agent for Loro Piana’s high-performance line Sease.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
But according to her husband, who didn’t want to give his full name – the agents refused to take his documents into account before detaining him.
—Gustavo Valdés, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Entry-level jobs have also dwindled because of AI agents, and stalling promotions across many agencies looking to do more with less.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agent
Noun
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They are left wielding the tools of instrumentality: in-groups and cliques, buying effort through more money, coercive employment agreements and suits against whistleblowers.—
Dave Winsborough,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Holding the weight of cotton’s influence on the world, and thus the instrumentality of Black labor, is painful, yet necessary work.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
9 July 2025
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In February, Fitzsimmons became the first female to reach the rank of deputy chief in the fire department’s 160-year history.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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According to a declaration filed by Roxana Avila-Cimpeanu, deputy director of the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, a number of Honduran children have been questioned by Department of Homeland Security officials.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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James Pergola is the coffee ambassador for Nestle Nespresso USA.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Employees can also be seen as ambassadors of a company’s brand, and their political speech can dilute that brand and hurt its reputation, depending on what is being said and how it is being received.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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This is mostly an over-the-top spy thriller with wild shootouts, great suspense and some really intense action, but this scene took it to another level entirely.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Padrino accused Washington of sharply intensifying aerial surveillance of Venezuela, citing a surge in spy flights last month.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Daly noted that the Certification is part of a bigger plan to set the standard for what agility and future-readiness means in the automotive dealership industry.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Travelers looking for a luxurious experience at the Miami airport — and have the means to pay for it — will get a new private terminal opening in 2026.—
D.A. Varela,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That alone is amazing, said Timbrook, Depue and a representative for the soft body armor vest that stopped a bullet from piercing the officer’s chest.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jacek Najder, Poland's representative to NATO, was also present, the country's Foreign Ministry said.—
Will Gretsky,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Kaivan Shroff, a 2024 delegate for Harris, said the former vice president has the right to tell the story of her campaign, as does Biden, who has conducted a few interviews and speeches since leaving office.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Mipcom Cannes attracted over 10 500 delegates from more than 100 countries in 2024 and is gearing up to another busy edition.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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One is Julie Stauch, a longtime Iowa political operative who launched her bid in June.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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The report also detailed how its AI capabilities were being misused by North Korean operatives who used it to obtain remote jobs at tech companies.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Agent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agent. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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