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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
His responsibilities will be delegated internally through NASCAR's president -- now Steve O'Donnell -- and the executive leadership team.
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Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
There are no immediate plans to replace the commissioner role, either, NASCAR wrote in a statement, adding that Phelps’s responsibilities will be delegated internally through NASCAR president Steve O’Donnell and executive leadership team.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
His responsibilities will be delegated to the existing leadership team, according to the company.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2026
His responsibilities will be delegated internally through NASCAR’s president — now Steve O’Donnell — and the executive leadership team.
—Jenna Fryer, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The two white students in the group delegated tasks to Lissette and Marie, a female Asian student in the group.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Was too much delegated to the deputy mayor?
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
Unilever, and now Magnum, retains primary responsibility for all matters not relating to the social mission or matters expressly delegated to the Ben & Jerry’s board, including financial and operational aspects.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
While leaders will need to decide which categories of decisions remain human-only, which can be delegated to agents, and which require collaboration between the two, the overall focus should be around setting boundaries for agent behaviors.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
There are no immediate plans to replace the commissioner role, either, NASCAR wrote in a statement, adding that Phelps’s responsibilities will be delegated internally through NASCAR president Steve O’Donnell and executive leadership team.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
His responsibilities will be delegated to the existing leadership team, according to the company.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2026
His responsibilities will be delegated internally through NASCAR’s president — now Steve O’Donnell — and the executive leadership team.
—Jenna Fryer, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The two white students in the group delegated tasks to Lissette and Marie, a female Asian student in the group.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Was too much delegated to the deputy mayor?
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
Unilever, and now Magnum, retains primary responsibility for all matters not relating to the social mission or matters expressly delegated to the Ben & Jerry’s board, including financial and operational aspects.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
While leaders will need to decide which categories of decisions remain human-only, which can be delegated to agents, and which require collaboration between the two, the overall focus should be around setting boundaries for agent behaviors.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegated
Verb
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Hurst was appointed to the position in January 2024, according to a press release at the time.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Jan. 2026
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When a vacancy occurs, the Commission on Judicial Nomination must convene and it, as noted, consists of 12 members, with four members appointed by each branch.—
James M. McGuire,
New York Daily News,
11 Jan. 2026
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In a preseason contest against Arizona, though, Webb was handed the play-calling reins and widely impressed in a 27-7 win.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Over the last few years, HBO has handed Maher a two season deal each time, the last one in 2024.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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No, not Book of Mormon, but rather an original Greek tragedy written by a playwright named Stella that Angie commissioned to interview the women and craft a play about their group.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2026
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Power is commissioned by Guy Davies and Paul Testar, and co-produced with programme financiers Krempelwood.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Time and time again, evidence mounts that those entrusted with executive management responsibilities struggle to keep up.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Jan. 2026
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It was treated as irrelevant, rather than as a co-equal branch entrusted with the gravest decision a republic can make.—
Jon Duffy,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Under this contract, state and county staff are deputized to act as immigration agents.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Now he’s deputized to find the Giants’ next coach?—
Pat Leonard,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Reserve defensive tackle Donta Simpson also transferred out.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Oklahoma State guard Noah McKinney transferred to TCU during the fall shortly after head coach Mike Gundy was fired in Stillwater.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The new mom gave a baby update in December, sharing a photo of her baby bump in the mirror along with other snapshots.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Marshall Chiles, who founded the Laughing Skull Lounge in Midtown, gave The Atlanta Journal-Constitution an exclusive tour of the 6,000-square-foot space behind Dancing Goats Coffee Shop.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Their study suggests that slow, orderly streams of cool gas already inside the galaxy—or delivered by interactions with nearby galaxies—may be quietly feeding central black holes, allowing those black holes to gently shut down star formation without blowing the galaxy apart.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Have the latest Reality Checks delivered to your inbox with our free newsletter.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Delegated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegated. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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