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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
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
China sent close to 800 delegates.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Washington’s presence there, however, gave the delegates confidence to endow the presidency with vague and expansive powers.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Presidential nominating conventions, which happen every four years, are where Democratic and Republican party delegates formally select their presidential candidates.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
Several delegates said the move was intended to claw back market share ceded in recent years to rivals like American shale drillers.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026
To get on the primary ballot, Fortune will need the votes of 15% of the delegates on one ballot at the May party nominating convention.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026
The move comes as Republican candidates in statewide elections battle for delegates ahead of the 2026 Massachusetts Republican Convention, set for April 26.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
The advisory board will consist of up to two delegates from each club, including investors, cultural leaders and sports legends.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
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
This talk is presented as both a Tiger Talk and as part of the IFFR Pro Dialogues program of industry panels for industry and press delegates at the festival.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
China sent close to 800 delegates.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Washington’s presence there, however, gave the delegates confidence to endow the presidency with vague and expansive powers.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Presidential nominating conventions, which happen every four years, are where Democratic and Republican party delegates formally select their presidential candidates.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
Several delegates said the move was intended to claw back market share ceded in recent years to rivals like American shale drillers.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026
To get on the primary ballot, Fortune will need the votes of 15% of the delegates on one ballot at the May party nominating convention.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026
The move comes as Republican candidates in statewide elections battle for delegates ahead of the 2026 Massachusetts Republican Convention, set for April 26.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
The advisory board will consist of up to two delegates from each club, including investors, cultural leaders and sports legends.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
Noun
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In 2024, the Shibutanis returned to Korea as ambassadors for the PyeongChang Legacy Foundation.—
Alice Park,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
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The Nintendo brand is king, and those mustachioed siblings are its most beloved ambassadors.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 Jan. 2026
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The world’s diplomats must refuse to seat or recognise Min Aung Hlaing or his representatives at any summit or ministerial meeting.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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The evening convenes business and government leaders, distinguished military representatives and dignitaries to honor the military and veteran community, which is one of Harry's close causes.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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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
Verb
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He is whisked away from a charity basketball event to his Air Force One, where Lieutenant Commander Robert Reeves (Jonah Hauer-King) hands him the Black Bag and instructs him to choose which retaliatory strike option to approve.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
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Sullivan then hands Cameron his radio and tells him to take Jones to the medic truck.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Maduro’s envoys have reportedly sought to revive older air and land corridors through Central America, working with Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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For many countries, such as Kenya and Lesotho, the deal has been a cornerstone of trade with the US, and envoys from across the continent have traveled to Washington in recent weeks to lobby for AGOA’s extension.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The deputies, obsessive fishermen, leaned in to study the lures, to see what kind of man the tackle box belonged to.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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The suspect could be seen cursing, giving the deputies the middle finger and then spitting on one of the men, at which point a Taser came out.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Newsom then appoints Harris to the Senate in return for not opposing his White House campaign.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
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The state appoints a board of managers to oversee finances, academics and leadership until the district shows enough progress for local control to return.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Back in 1962, Lilly leaves Juniper Hill with a higher dose of medication, which seems like the best-case scenario given the threat of lobotomy in the show’s opening titles.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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The key is to fold the scarf over itself to create volume and to look for a lace trim that leaves the hem frayed, so as not to look too formal.—
Arancha Gamo,
Glamour,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Delegates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegates. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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