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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
Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026
Winchester will have just five of the 419 delegates at the convention, chosen by town committees or caucuses this month, beginning Tuesday.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
In 2018, for example, the bishops conference convened a gathering of 3,000 delegates as part of the Fifth National Encuentro for Hispanic/Latino Ministry.
—Hosffman Ospino, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
Several months later, the two parties met for mediation, but hundreds of barista delegates voted down the economic package proposed by the company in April.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Travelers, or their business delegates, must reserve such a ride at least one hour in advance or as much as 90 days ahead.
—Natalie Lung, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026
More than 100,000 delegates walk purposefully around eight cavernous halls, each packed with the technology of the future.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
And in the fall, multiple Iranian delegates had visas denied before December’s group-stage draw.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Both men ran for president in 2020 but dropped out without winning any delegates.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 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
Corderman proposed to Tuesday’s legislative work group of delegates and senators the transfer of some slot machines from six existing casinos.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026
Winchester will have just five of the 419 delegates at the convention, chosen by town committees or caucuses this month, beginning Tuesday.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
In 2018, for example, the bishops conference convened a gathering of 3,000 delegates as part of the Fifth National Encuentro for Hispanic/Latino Ministry.
—Hosffman Ospino, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
Several months later, the two parties met for mediation, but hundreds of barista delegates voted down the economic package proposed by the company in April.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Travelers, or their business delegates, must reserve such a ride at least one hour in advance or as much as 90 days ahead.
—Natalie Lung, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026
More than 100,000 delegates walk purposefully around eight cavernous halls, each packed with the technology of the future.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
And in the fall, multiple Iranian delegates had visas denied before December’s group-stage draw.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Both men ran for president in 2020 but dropped out without winning any delegates.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 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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Commercial conversations Earlier this month, the UK government convened a meeting of defense companies to meet ambassadors and defense attaches from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, Iraq and Jordan.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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These companies hire freelance brand ambassadors to promote local businesses by handing out fliers, pitching services, or introducing new products to the community.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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On deck to present was PMB Capital partner Taylor Baird and Edged Data Centers chief investment officer John Callahan, along with representatives from the city of Fort Worth.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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Team representatives wrote in the lobbying material that the Blazers’ future in Portland was at stake — and that a departure would threaten the city’s turnaround from pandemic-era headlines about downtown retail vacancies and crime.—
Conrad Wilson,
ProPublica,
25 Mar. 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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The manager who hands her team an exit map and watches most of them stay anyway has done something the board retreat, the culture consultant, and the engagement platform cannot.—
Charles Edward Gehrke,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Turan hands me off to his roommate, Rory Carmichael, a genial 39-year-old engineer.—
Joe Hagan,
Vanity Fair,
18 Mar. 2026
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Trump told Fox Business that talks did occur Sunday night, involving special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, facilitated by Egypt, Pakistan and Turkey.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Still, Trump’s key Middle East envoys are reportedly laying groundwork for potential peace talks, with messages passed between Washington and Tehran via intermediaries.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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An over-the-top hazing event involving members of a high school baseball team is under investigation in southeastern North Carolina, according to deputies.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Florida deputies rushed to save the lives of nearly a dozen people who were tossed into the water off the Fort Myers coast when their pontoon boat overturned, and the dramatic rescue was caught on video.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The mayor’s appointees to the board have no more right to carry out his political wishes than do the judges that the mayor appoints to the Criminal Court.—
Christian Browne,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the days before Metro’s pivotal board vote, speculation swirled among public transit advocates that Bass, a key member of the board who appoints three other members, might seek to delay approval for the project based on community concerns.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His death now leaves a void at home and at school.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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While Fisher’s athleticism leaves a lot to be desired, his high IQ and ability to diagnose from the middle make up for athletic limitations with an extra step on breaking up an offensive rhythm.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Delegates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegates. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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