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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
USA Today, 17 June 2026
As negotiations continue in Mombasa, delegates say the coming months will be critical in determining whether the new treaty becomes a transformative tool for ocean conservation or another set of international promises that fail to materialize.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
The hosting agreements indicate that teams will travel by charter jets, a luxury also afforded to members of the FIFA Council, senior delegates and executive guests.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 16 June 2026
When Biden dropped out and Harris became the nominee, there was reason for hope among the Uncommitted delegates.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
MedPage Today reported this week that at the annual meeting of the American Medical Association delegates urged the FDA to do a better job regulating unapproved peptides.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Some 729 delegates out of 737 voted to re-elect Orban at Fidesz’s party congress, state news agency MTI reported.
—CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Steyer’s runs for president and governor didn’t work, either; $558 million bought him no delegates and a third-place finish in his home state, below a British political strategist who became a citizen five years ago.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 10 June 2026
Another common misunderstanding is that the document was signed by all of the delegates of the Second Continental Congress on the same day.
—Alan Wheeler, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 16 June 2026
According to Stern, there is also guardianship paperwork, which has been signed by the children’s mother, that delegates parental authority to Omar, who Stern says has acted as a liaison for the children on school and medical matters because their mother does not speak English, per Rochester First.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Coyle also delegates various administrators representing each sport to keep lists of prospective coaches.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
The Declaration of Independence was unanimously adopted by the 56 delegates of the Second Continental Congress.
—USA Today, 17 June 2026
As negotiations continue in Mombasa, delegates say the coming months will be critical in determining whether the new treaty becomes a transformative tool for ocean conservation or another set of international promises that fail to materialize.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
The hosting agreements indicate that teams will travel by charter jets, a luxury also afforded to members of the FIFA Council, senior delegates and executive guests.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 16 June 2026
When Biden dropped out and Harris became the nominee, there was reason for hope among the Uncommitted delegates.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
MedPage Today reported this week that at the annual meeting of the American Medical Association delegates urged the FDA to do a better job regulating unapproved peptides.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Some 729 delegates out of 737 voted to re-elect Orban at Fidesz’s party congress, state news agency MTI reported.
—CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Steyer’s runs for president and governor didn’t work, either; $558 million bought him no delegates and a third-place finish in his home state, below a British political strategist who became a citizen five years ago.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 10 June 2026
Another common misunderstanding is that the document was signed by all of the delegates of the Second Continental Congress on the same day.
—Alan Wheeler, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Verb
The memo delegates the Defense Secretary to use the Defense Production Act, which can be used to jumpstart production of key items.
—Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 16 June 2026
According to Stern, there is also guardianship paperwork, which has been signed by the children’s mother, that delegates parental authority to Omar, who Stern says has acted as a liaison for the children on school and medical matters because their mother does not speak English, per Rochester First.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Coyle also delegates various administrators representing each sport to keep lists of prospective coaches.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegates
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Gracie is among celebrities in each host city will serve as global ambassadors, connecting with fans and promoting local tourism and culture.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Lally has been named as one of 48 centenarian ambassadors still alive today who were born in Ireland between 1920 and 1926 and whose names appear on the official census records that were released by the Irish National Archives in April.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Germany’s representatives to the treaty conference protested vigorously and signed the treaty only under threat of an allied invasion that would begin within a week.—
Pamela Avila,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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As questions swirl about James’ future, ESPN reported that James representatives and the Lakers are engaged in talks the structure of a new contract.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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This past spring, Scott was a slithery wonder in the new season of The Comeback as the tech-boosting network head who commissions a new sitcom for Valerie Cherish (Lisa Kudrow) to star in, written entirely by AI.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
26 May 2026
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He’s further slighted after the Emperor commissions him to remake one of his old operas so audiences might remember the country’s past successes.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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The shrewd, long-serving Obama hands Jarrett and Tina Tchen coached this project through all the minefields Chicago inevitably put in its way.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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If a child meets the criteria, and doesn't require more intensive care at the hospital, Diouf hands them packets of Plumpy'Nut.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
13 June 2026
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At the same time, US envoys were holding regular talks with Iran over a potential new nuclear deal.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Foreign leaders have condemned his on-camera treatment of the detainees and several countries summoned Israeli envoys to air their concerns.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Prosecutors said that, before the crash, a law enforcement dispatcher had confirmed over the radio that deputies were already at the scene and that there were no reports of injuries and the suspect had left the area.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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According to Euro News, 125 deputies backed the government proposal, 61 voted against it and 13 abstained.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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President Obiang, who has been in power since 1979 as Africa's longest-serving president, dominates the political system and appoints the government.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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In addition to her appointment as a judge, Cradle is a member of the state Criminal Justice Commission, which appoints and oversees prosecutors in the state Division of Criminal Justice.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
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That leaves an interesting two-by-two decision at stake.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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That leaves little time for work, which can pose an additional financial burden.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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“Delegates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegates. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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