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as in ambassadors
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 representatives
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 hands
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 delegates
Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
On July 27, 1942, Blanchardon had no trouble persuading the delegates of the municipal council of Cannes to sign the resolution.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
Party rules required candidates to receive 20-30% of the vote in a congressional or legislative district and statewide in order to qualify for delegates.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
His delegates pushed for stronger commitments to economic justice, sanctions against apartheid in South Africa and expanded voting-rights protections.
—Averi Harper, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
His hourlong speech at the 1988 Democratic National Convention brought many delegates to tears and provided the gathering’s emotional high point.
—Johanna Neuman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Jackson’s hourlong speech at the 1988 Democratic National Convention brought many delegates to tears.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2026
Starting in 1992, following Jackson’s intervention, candidates receiving at least 15% of the vote officially received a proportion of the delegates.
—Gibbs Knotts, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
The next morning, the delegates insisted that a photograph be made to commemorate the nomination.
—Harold Holzer, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2025
In the United States, the federal government delegates the regulation of the practice of medicine to the states, which aren’t racing nearly fast enough right now to catch up with the galloping med spa industry.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 18 Nov. 2025
Fred Harran, the Republican sheriff of Bucks County, signed up in April for the United States’ Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) program, which delegates some federal immigration responsibilities to local law enforcement departments.
—Will McDuffie, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2025
Florida is one of several states that delegates federal immigration enforcement to state and local police.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Gendron's attorneys also said that the district largely delegates the process of jury sourcing to an outside vendor that failed to properly document its procedures.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
When a leader delegates a high-priority project and gives their team room to shine, employees often exceed expectations.
—Hannah Martinez, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Report The attorney general then delegates the job to the DEA, which gathers information and opinions on the matter before issuing its decision.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
Ideas spawned at the Stevenson estate went on to reform the way party convention delegates were chosen.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
On July 27, 1942, Blanchardon had no trouble persuading the delegates of the municipal council of Cannes to sign the resolution.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
Party rules required candidates to receive 20-30% of the vote in a congressional or legislative district and statewide in order to qualify for delegates.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
His delegates pushed for stronger commitments to economic justice, sanctions against apartheid in South Africa and expanded voting-rights protections.
—Averi Harper, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
His hourlong speech at the 1988 Democratic National Convention brought many delegates to tears and provided the gathering’s emotional high point.
—Johanna Neuman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Jackson’s hourlong speech at the 1988 Democratic National Convention brought many delegates to tears.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2026
Starting in 1992, following Jackson’s intervention, candidates receiving at least 15% of the vote officially received a proportion of the delegates.
—Gibbs Knotts, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
The next morning, the delegates insisted that a photograph be made to commemorate the nomination.
—Harold Holzer, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
In addition, as Professors Sam Ehrlich and Ryan Rodenberg recently explained in the Cardozo Law Review, there’s a potential non-delegation problem with legislation that delegates regulatory power to private athletic associations such as the NCAA or College Sports Commission.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2025
In the United States, the federal government delegates the regulation of the practice of medicine to the states, which aren’t racing nearly fast enough right now to catch up with the galloping med spa industry.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 18 Nov. 2025
Fred Harran, the Republican sheriff of Bucks County, signed up in April for the United States’ Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) program, which delegates some federal immigration responsibilities to local law enforcement departments.
—Will McDuffie, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2025
Florida is one of several states that delegates federal immigration enforcement to state and local police.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Gendron's attorneys also said that the district largely delegates the process of jury sourcing to an outside vendor that failed to properly document its procedures.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
When a leader delegates a high-priority project and gives their team room to shine, employees often exceed expectations.
—Hannah Martinez, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Report The attorney general then delegates the job to the DEA, which gathers information and opinions on the matter before issuing its decision.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegates
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And the desk chairs weave a story of Nevis, adorned with nods to its lush flora and playful green vervet monkeys, the iconic ambassadors of the island.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, Bohon became one of 120 ambassadors selected for the #IfThenSheCan exhibit, which encourages girls to pursue careers in STEM.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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The new plan was put forward by representatives from a South End, Roxbury and Newmarket community working group that focuses on Mass and Cass.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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The union’s leadership council convened a call with player representatives from all 30 clubs on Tuesday evening to discuss Clark’s resignation and determine new leadership.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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In an attempt to provide a roadmap, Brussels periodically commissions grand reports on Europe’s economic future.—
Douglas Rediker,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Dec. 2025
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Things only get complicated for Phil when a mother (Shino Shinozaki) commissions him to play the dad that her adorable 11-year-old daughter has never met.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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Polls show that the majority of Ukrainians oppose a deal that hands Moscow land.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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Dad hands me the paper, the certificate of ownership from the National Archives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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At the end of last week, after another long day of talks in Abu Dhabi, Ukraine’s envoys huddled around a phone for a call with their boss, who was waiting in Kyiv to hear their report.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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Trade envoys are usually barred from sharing sensitive or commercial documents under confidentiality rules.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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While investigating the shooting, deputies arrested a suspect in a carjacking that took place nearby, according to the Sheriff’s Department.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Sheriff’s deputies in Ray County are encouraging individuals to avoid the Sunshine Lake area Thursday evening as first responders battle a blaze affecting several structures in the area.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The governor’s office said his international travel is paid for by the California State Protocol Foundation, a nonprofit that is funded primarily by corporate donations and run by a board Newsom appoints.—
Melody Gutierrez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Her contract runs for a minimum of 120 days or until the council appoints a permanent city attorney.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the last few seconds, the black holes whirl around each other at near the speed of light, emitting ever more powerful gravitational waves until the two actually merge, combining in one gluttonous gulp that leaves behind a single, more massive black hole.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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Modern systems, including those from ADT, offer smart features that detect when your mobile device leaves a preset boundary (geofence) around your home.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Delegates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegates. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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