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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 delegated
Manufacturers are typically delegated permission to perform some functions on behalf of the FAA, such as issuing airworthiness and production certifications, but Boeing lost that delegation for the two models.
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Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
King delegated the case report to Deputy Raul Ortiz, according to the BSO documents.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Flores also maintains that while Goodell has delegated arbitration oversight to a different person—former New Jersey Attorney General Peter Harvey, who is now a partner at Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler—that delegation has failed to provide adequate justice.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The rest is either delegated or deleted because busy is not the same as effective.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Howard is delegated the function of sending her home.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Policing, a government responsibility nowhere delegated to the federal government, is clearly a state and local prerogative.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
The Constitution grants Congress the power to levy taxes, including tariffs, though over time lawmakers have delegated significant trade authority to the president.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Under the 10th Amendment, powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states and, by extension, their cities and towns.
—Joel Day, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
King delegated the case report to Deputy Raul Ortiz, according to the BSO documents.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Flores also maintains that while Goodell has delegated arbitration oversight to a different person—former New Jersey Attorney General Peter Harvey, who is now a partner at Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler—that delegation has failed to provide adequate justice.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The rest is either delegated or deleted because busy is not the same as effective.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Howard is delegated the function of sending her home.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Policing, a government responsibility nowhere delegated to the federal government, is clearly a state and local prerogative.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
The Constitution grants Congress the power to levy taxes, including tariffs, though over time lawmakers have delegated significant trade authority to the president.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Under the 10th Amendment, powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states and, by extension, their cities and towns.
—Joel Day, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegated
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In recognition of her charitable initiatives, she was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2019.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
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In 2016, Pulte and his grandfather led a corporate shakeup that resulted in Pulte being appointed to the company’s board while still in his 20s.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Hanke relates that it was riddled with loopholes that handed the Banco Central de la República Argentina discretionary monetary powers.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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During the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Nathan McSweeney was handed his first Baggy Green and sent out to face Jasprit Bumrah and the rest of India’s attack.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The enclave is famous for its grand prewar co-ops and mansions commissioned by Gilded Age families such as the Rockefellers and Astors.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
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Briefs filed by those endorsing conversion therapy rely heavily on the Cass Review, a study commissioned by the Britain's state-run National Health Service, which found just last year that there was insufficient evidence to justify transgender affirming care for minors.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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After six months in the Hole, I was transferred to High Desert State Prison.—
Joe Garcia,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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On Agatha All Along, Joe Locke (Heartstopper) portrayed older Billy Maximoff, whose spirit was transferred to the body of teenager Billy Kaplan after Wanda's hex hijinks dispersed.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Under a pending agreement with ICE, the Guard's role enforcing immigration laws could expand to providing additional military personnel to be trained by ICE and deputized into assisting with policing immigration.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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City and state law enforcement have signed what are known as 287(g) agreements with ICE, which allow nonfederal police to be deputized to work with ICE and carry out federal immigration enforcement.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Ultrawealthy supporters include right-wing billionaire Richard Uihlein, who, through a super PAC, gave $336,000 to Moms for Liberty’s super PAC from October 2023 through July 2024.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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Growing up, and well into my early adulthood, my grandma was my best friend—a person who fostered a sense of confidence in me, loved me unconditionally, and gave me the best taste in everything nostalgic from her younger years.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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Early on, leaders entrusted me with high-stakes projects in Europe, which forced me to rise quickly — and helped build my confidence.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
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Ferguson flop brings Muñoz into the game The Mariners entrusted a seven-run lead to Ferguson in the bottom of the ninth.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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The agreement also stipulates that Hamas will lay down arms, Israeli troops will withdraw from the territory, and humanitarian aid will be delivered.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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Have the latest Reality Checks delivered to your inbox with our free newsletter.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Delegated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegated. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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