as in delegate
a person who acts or does business for another
sent a proxy to the meeting to cast his vote for him
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Recent Examples of proxy
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
China claims sovereignty over nearly the entire South China Sea and has accused the Philippines—a U.S. treaty ally—of acting as a proxy in American efforts to contain its influence.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The rule, which tables the proxy voting for new parents push, was adopted 213-211 mostly along party lines.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
Johnson, who considers proxy voting to be unconstitutional, said any further floor action was halted and sent members home.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Therefore, the abundance of thorium on the surface can act as a proxy for water.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
China claims sovereignty over nearly the entire South China Sea and has accused the Philippines—a U.S. treaty ally—of acting as a proxy in American efforts to contain its influence.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The rule, which tables the proxy voting for new parents push, was adopted 213-211 mostly along party lines.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
Johnson, who considers proxy voting to be unconstitutional, said any further floor action was halted and sent members home.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proxy
Noun
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Native American leaders were delegates in 1907 to the state’s constitutional convention.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Kromer previously served as vice chair of the College Democrats of America, a delegate to the 2020 Democratic National Convention and a member of the state Democratic Party’s Executive Committee.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Scott Karol, the president of Paul’s company, SP Media Group, said that Voight’s group has met with studio executives, union representatives and state officials to solicit their thoughts.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Stakeholders When an incident goes down, multiple internal and external stakeholders will be involved: employees, customers, business partners, insurers, regulators, government representatives, law enforcement, etc.—
Steve Durbin,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Gibbs meets his red-headed real estate agent, Diane (Kathleen Kenny).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The same source suggested to The Athletic that Sanders' refusal to hire an agent to represent him in an official capacity acted as a detriment.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The man, however, fled the courthouse before deputies arrived.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The deputy then found that the passenger, a 17-year-old boy, had the loaded ghost gun, police said.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Rogers is 6-4, 312 pounds and was a captain in his final season with the Red Raiders while making alternate starts at right tackle, right guard and left guard.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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If devices are requested at odd times or to alternate addresses, investigate further.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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During questioning by Read's defense attorney, Faller said that the type of alcohol test done in a medical setting for the purpose of diagnosing health issues is different than the type of test used in forensics and relied upon in a court of law.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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While Sultan was arrested at an April 25, 2024, protest on campus, his attorneys allege his charges were dismissed and subsequently expunged from his record.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The 81-year-old acting legend didn't mince words when asked about his daughter's recent announcement.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
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It is infused with 70 mg of water soluble CBD for a quick acting effect.—
Emily Earlenbaugh,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Proxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proxy. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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