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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
Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Steyer’s runs for president and governor didn’t work, either; $558 million bought him no delegates and a third-place finish in his home state, below a British political strategist who became a citizen five years ago.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 10 June 2026
Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
This means that an agent can’t represent an NFL player or an NBA player without obtaining a license from the NFLPA or NBPA, respectively, with the license delegating the ability to represent the athlete to the agent.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
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Noun
The issue is just one in a lineup of SBC statements that delegates of the nation’s largest Protestant denomination will consider on Wednesday, but among its most important.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Steyer’s runs for president and governor didn’t work, either; $558 million bought him no delegates and a third-place finish in his home state, below a British political strategist who became a citizen five years ago.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 10 June 2026
Verb
Platforms delegate the illusion of control and trade on a libertarian myth to obscure the autocratic reality.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
This means that an agent can’t represent an NFL player or an NBA player without obtaining a license from the NFLPA or NBPA, respectively, with the license delegating the ability to represent the athlete to the agent.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegate
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To bring the concept to life, Zegna relocated a large team from Italy, including tailors, stylists, brand ambassadors and creative staff.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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In a city best known for politics and international relations, perhaps the greatest ambassadors of all are the famous giant pandas, cared for by zookeepers like Mariel Lally.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 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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Last year’s edition of the Red Sea fest was also the first one held under the watch of Saudi Arabian film industry pioneer Faisal Baltyuor who in May, 2025, was appointed CEO of the Red Sea Foundation that oversees the festival as well as the Red Sea Fund, and its year-round Red Sea Labs.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
6 June 2026
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Kemp is also accused of helping to pass lottery machine legislation (HB 383) to benefit another property buyer, as well as appointing a third buyer to the State Charter School Commission.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Tovar ambushed Kilian’s first offering, pulling a two-run homer over the left-field fence to hand the Giants their fourth straight loss.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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If the 5 in 5 rule means the clock is ticking on their college eligibility as soon as they’re handed a high school diploma, more Minnesota kids are likely to leave the prep ranks early.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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Miami Herald sources said Anido Cuesta, who lives in Spain, has been traveling to foreign nations lately as an unofficial envoy for his stepfather.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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However, this gradually fades as Rimbaud goes from an adventurous youth in London and Paris to a forward-thinking colonial envoy in Algeria decades later — a passage of time marked by theatrical lighting cues — and Draper’s performance turns inward, becoming meaningfully introspective.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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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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Under the program, some police officers are deputized to carry out some immigration enforcement actions.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Under Trump, there has been a surge in 287(g) agreements, a Clinton-era program that deputizes police for immigration enforcement.—
Gaby Del Valle,
The Verge,
29 May 2026
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Several students testified that Anthony was repeatedly asked to leave the Memorial High School tent before the confrontation escalated.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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That would leave the US emergency oil reserve with the least amount of oil since the early 1980s, when the economy was smaller and consumed less energy.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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“Delegate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegate. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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