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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
Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
This system helps the robot communicate smoothly with international delegates, media representatives, and summit organizers.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
As Daley attempted to silence dissent and scrutiny over his gestapo tactics within the convention hall, party leaders refused to seat the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party’s delegates who were challenging the state’s all-white delegation.
—Jackson Potter, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
The ceilings are very high and there is space for 600 delegates.
—Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Buttigieg ran for president in the 2020 Democratic primary and made history as the first openly gay candidate to win a state primary after capturing the most delegates in Iowa.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
His campaign claimed only 578 votes were counted on the first mayoral ballot, even though there were more than 1,000 delegates and alternates present.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
Citing the apparent success of the idea as seen in the state’s regional transit systems, a pair of Bay State congressional delegates are pushing for fare-free public transportation nationwide.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
Sembène captures this betrayal in the film’s efficient opening sequence, during which a group of Senegalese leaders, including El Hadji, expel white French delegates from the country’s chamber of commerce.
—Lovia Gyarkye, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2025
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
File photo of delegates sitting in front of the party logo at the constituency meeting of the AfD Lower Saxony in December 2024.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
This system helps the robot communicate smoothly with international delegates, media representatives, and summit organizers.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
As Daley attempted to silence dissent and scrutiny over his gestapo tactics within the convention hall, party leaders refused to seat the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party’s delegates who were challenging the state’s all-white delegation.
—Jackson Potter, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
The ceilings are very high and there is space for 600 delegates.
—Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Buttigieg ran for president in the 2020 Democratic primary and made history as the first openly gay candidate to win a state primary after capturing the most delegates in Iowa.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
His campaign claimed only 578 votes were counted on the first mayoral ballot, even though there were more than 1,000 delegates and alternates present.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
Citing the apparent success of the idea as seen in the state’s regional transit systems, a pair of Bay State congressional delegates are pushing for fare-free public transportation nationwide.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
Sembène captures this betrayal in the film’s efficient opening sequence, during which a group of Senegalese leaders, including El Hadji, expel white French delegates from the country’s chamber of commerce.
—Lovia Gyarkye, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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While speaking with People en Español Fashion and Beauty Director Kika Rocha, Maluma recalls bonding with his fellow ambassadors the evening before the campaign.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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One of the three new global ambassadors for BOSS Bottled Beyond, Maluma chats behind-the-scenes of shooting the new campaign with Bradley Cooper and Vinicius Júnior.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Everglades site had been the subject of intense criticism for its treatment of migrants who had been confined there amid sweltering heat, bug infestations and meager meals, prompting members of Congress and state representatives that witnessed the conditions to demand its immediate closure.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Why do so many Democratic representatives insist on sticking with decorum, finger-wagging instead of, as Crockett puts it, focusing on the burning house?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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So the next time life hands you something unexpected, a shift in direction, a surprise offer, a new connection that lights you up, don’t overanalyze.—
Shelley Zalis,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Prater hands Dexter a knife to facilitate Batista’s slaying.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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Out go the white busts, hunting boots and the envoys tasked with managing affairs on behalf of the empire.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
IndieWire,
19 Aug. 2025
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoys Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg participated virtually, according to the official.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
9 Aug. 2025
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Farthing was arrested in Florida days after his lottery win and body camera footage from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office shows the Kentuckian being tased and tackled by deputies after attempting to flee following a bar fight.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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Routh was later stopped that same day while heading north on I-95 by Martin County sheriff’s deputies, in coordination with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Impressed by his resolve, Charles appoints him as overseer.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Army generally appoints defense counsel in cases like these.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
27 Aug. 2025
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At each camp, the team leaves behind a small but powerful item, a red card that explains what to do during encounters with immigration officials.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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When her mother leaves the room for a moment, she's accosted by a demonic entity that toys with her through funhouse-style reflections, creating this evil doppelganger of Judy.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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Zamir said a military thrust into Gaza City would endanger hostages and further strain the already overstretched army, according to four ministers and two military officials present at the meeting.—
Emily Rose,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Only a minority of ministers expressed support for Zamir’s position, including members of Netanyahu’s Likud party.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Delegates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegates. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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