as in deputy
a person who acts or does business for another
will serve as commissary of religious education for the whole diocese
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Recent Examples of commissary
The court will have spaces for five food trucks, as well as a two-story building that will work as a commissary for the tenants.
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
In 2025, the Pentagon explored privatizing commissaries, soliciting interest from commercial retailers and investment firms to take over operations at 178 domestic locations.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
After spending more than $10,000 on legal fees and $500 on commissary and phone expenses, he was released, Hilda said.
—Madison Iszler, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Mar. 2026
Similar items, such as cosmetics and general gender-specific clothing, however, are still available for purchase on the commissary shopping list.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
In 2025, the Pentagon explored privatizing commissaries, soliciting interest from commercial retailers and investment firms to take over operations at 178 domestic locations.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
After spending more than $10,000 on legal fees and $500 on commissary and phone expenses, he was released, Hilda said.
—Madison Iszler, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Mar. 2026
Similar items, such as cosmetics and general gender-specific clothing, however, are still available for purchase on the commissary shopping list.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commissary
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Pritchard, who served as a deputy under multiple Yolo County supervisors and spent decades as a teacher, has the support of the Yolo County Business PAC, which backs pro-business candidates.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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In fact, sheriff's deputies handcuffed a Black man accused of assaulting another Black man.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The leader sets direction, delegates while retaining accountability, builds teams and achieves results through people.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Malcolm Pein, an English delegate to FIDE who is preparing a possible challenge to Dvorkovich in the next election for president of the organisation, told Reuters there were a significant number of countries that vehemently disagreed with the FIDE decision.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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An email to representatives for Affinity Gaming was not immediately returned.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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According to the petition documents, Jackson had initially been assured by Reiner’s siblings, Jake and Romy, and a family representative that his fees would be paid by the family.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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The third-year wide receiver and the Panthers agreed to a three-year, $34 million contract extension Thursday, according to Coker’s agent, Matt Glose.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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If an agent doesn't need persistent access, don't give it any.—
Art Gilliland,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Then general manager Les Snead engineered the deal for Garrett, sending edge rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round draft pick and future second- and third-round picks to the Cleveland Browns for a player who has 125 ½ sacks in nine seasons.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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In the lawsuit, council members Adam Bazaldua, Paula Blackmon, and Cara Mendelsohn say the city manager, Kimberly Bizor Tolbert, and city secretary, Bilierae Johnson, violated the Texas Open Meetings Act, the city charter, and the city's requirements for a transparent government.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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But ever since Hay filed his civil suit against Combs, the musician’s attorneys have fiercely denied his allegations.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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The video and the SCE data offer proof that the 100-year-old line, which hadn’t been used since the early 1970s, became re-electrified and sparked the fire that killed 19 people and destroyed thousands of homes in Altadena and surrounding areas, attorneys say.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Sarbananda Sonowal, India’s minister of ports, shipping and waterways, said the three seafarers on the Settebello had been confirmed dead, with two bodies recovered so far.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Annie, an accomplished painter, designed it alongside the couple's minister.—
Kevin Strong,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Commissary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commissary. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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