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as in ambassador
a person sent on a mission to represent another
the delegate had a list of concerns to discuss with the country's new prime minister
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as in representative
a person who acts or does business for another
the real estate developer sent a delegate to the town meeting to represent his interests
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as in to hand
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
a manager who is reluctant to delegate authority to subordinates
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Recent Examples of delegate
Jj Rosen, The Tennessean, 15 July 2025
The election also saw three trustees and a delegate to the Canadian Labour Congress re-appointed.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2025
Tabitha Parent, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The Constitution vests Congress with the power to impose tariffs, so Trump can’t act unless lawmakers delegated him authority.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 30 July 2025
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Noun
Instead of burning out by working 90-hour weeks, the smartest companies find ways to automate, delegate, and innovate.
—Jj Rosen, The Tennessean, 15 July 2025
The election also saw three trustees and a delegate to the Canadian Labour Congress re-appointed.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
As the queen of corporate, Marshall knows her wedding planning strengths, but also when to delegate.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The Constitution vests Congress with the power to impose tariffs, so Trump can’t act unless lawmakers delegated him authority.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegate
Noun
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Lacy was named a brand ambassador for YSL back in 2023 and attends its menswear presentation, typically held in Paris, every year during fashion week.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
14 Aug. 2025
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Jisoo officially joined Self-Portrait as an ambassador in March 2024, prior to her starring roles in the 2024 and 2025 pre-fall campaigns.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The highest residential sale ever recorded in Pebble Beach, along the Central Coast, stands at $45 million, according to a representative of Sotheby’s.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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According to the representative, staff, vendors and crews are frequently reminded to minimize noise and they are encouraged to carpool or taxi to and from the property.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The dismissals come as the state’s bar advocates — private attorneys appointed by the court to take on indigent clients when a public defender is not available — continue their ongoing strike for better pay.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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Spradlin was the church’s senior pastor from 2011 until the beginning of July, when she was appointed district superintendent for the South District of the United Methodist Church’s Horizon Texas Conference.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Aug. 2025
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After a sister who did not like football and a brother who took to Aston Villa and their Irish contingent, Lynch would be handed the Leeds fan baton.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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The offensive backfield had its most fireworks, however, after Hubbard caught a pass in the flat, was run out of bounds, exchanged a few words with a Browns defender and handed a Browns cornerback the ball — only for the Browns cornerback to throw it back at Hubbard’s head.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Russia's delegation includes only a few members of Putin's inner circle, with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov and Kirill Dmitriev, Russia's investment and trade envoy, as well as Ushakov.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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The two world leaders met for about three hours alongside senior Russian and U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff, and two Russian aides.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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When the deputy approached the car, a strong odor of cannabis wafted from inside.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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Ming spent nearly nine years with the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Department, serving as a training officer and acting sergeant in addition to being a deputy.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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Though Davis contacted sheriffs in multiple border counties to deputize his LAPD officers and legitimize the blockade, only three agreed to his request.—
Olatunji Osho-Williams,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 July 2025
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Earlier this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) strongly encouraged state and county law enforcement to become deputized to carry out certain immigration tasks through the Immigration and Nationality Act’s 287(g) program.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
23 July 2025
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Where are opportunities left untouched simply due to a lack of capacity?—
Scott Brighton,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Enzo Maresca’s ominous words in his press conference at Cobham on Thursday left little room to avoid the conclusion that Colwill had suffered a significant injury.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Delegate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegate. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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