as in delegate
a person who acts or does business for another
you are hereby authorized as my assignee for the duration of the case
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Recent Examples of assignee
Agents in Jira are generally available, allowing teams to assign work items to AI agents using the same interface as for human assignees, with full audit logging designed for compliance teams.
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Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
To assign a task, simply tick a box, add a description, choose assignees, and input an optional due date.
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Robert Anderson,
PC Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
As each assignee struggles under the weight of conscience, coercion, and fear, the darkly satirical story examines who draws society’s moral lines, who enforces them, and what happens when they are crossed under extreme pressure.
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Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
To assign a task, simply tick a box, add a description, choose assignees, and input an optional due date.
—
Robert Anderson,
PC Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
As each assignee struggles under the weight of conscience, coercion, and fear, the darkly satirical story examines who draws society’s moral lines, who enforces them, and what happens when they are crossed under extreme pressure.
—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assignee
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Document your processes and delegate before the business hits its breaking point.
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There is little question that the four Connecticut delegates, Roger Sherman, Oliver Wolcott, Samuel Huntington, and William Williams, knew the minds of their colonial brethren.
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Key Facts At least eight states, nearly all of which are led by Democratic governors, will not send representatives to the fair, according to multiple outlets.
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Even if Arraez doesn’t earn the fan selection, the Giants are required to have at least one representative, who would be selected through the players vote and Commissioner’s Office.
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Gonzalez refused to speak to deputies during his arrest or his interrogation, authorities said.
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Likewise, the board has approved several permanent replacements selected by Chait for top administrators who are leaving the district, including the departing deputy superintendent of instruction, Karla Estrada.
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But the fear of being snatched by ICE agents remains, Neel said.
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In all 11 host cities, federal agents are leading operations to keep drones away from match-day crowds.
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There are many reasons why, said Matthew Billips, an Atlanta anti-discrimination and civil rights plaintiffs’ attorney.
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There was no plan, no standoff between gang rivals, no battle for pride and respect at 10th and K streets, Mtula Payton’s attorney told jurors Wednesday.
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Under Cooper’s order, the center’s managers plan to meet with the board in mid-July to vote on how to move forward on construction, according to a Justice Department filing June 19.
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Giants manager Tony Vitello was about to pinch-run for Devers in hopes of adding speed on the bases to tie the game.
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“Assignee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assignee. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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