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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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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
Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 6 May 2026
They are given the task of hosting world leaders, dignitaries, and delegates—and, as every Southerner knows, that means serving up the perfect menu.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
The resolution in question, which delegates authority to the Town Board to purchase, sell and lease property, is put forward every year for a vote.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The ruling, issued Wednesday, came nearly 35 years after Florida sent its first Black delegates to Congress, which happened after maps were redrawn in 1992 to ensure Black people had adequate representation in Congress.
—Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
The incumbents have run as a group and are elected by an open roll call vote of delegates attending the international convention.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
At the California Democratic Party convention in February, von Wilpert won a majority of delegates’ votes — just short of the 60% threshold for an official party endorsement — while Campa-Najjar won 18%.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
And over his right shoulder, a few dozen feet but a world away, FIFA delegates settled in for a luxurious catered lunch.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Mayor Eduardo Martinez said delegates from South Korea have expressed an interest in fixing up the ship and sharing it on a bi-annual basis.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Michael Ciaglo / Bloomberg via Getty Images The Constitution delegates the power to run elections to states.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 2 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
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
Noun
State delegates wrote a letter to Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink, claiming there has been a lack of transparency surrounding the leak.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 6 May 2026
They are given the task of hosting world leaders, dignitaries, and delegates—and, as every Southerner knows, that means serving up the perfect menu.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
The resolution in question, which delegates authority to the Town Board to purchase, sell and lease property, is put forward every year for a vote.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The ruling, issued Wednesday, came nearly 35 years after Florida sent its first Black delegates to Congress, which happened after maps were redrawn in 1992 to ensure Black people had adequate representation in Congress.
—Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
The incumbents have run as a group and are elected by an open roll call vote of delegates attending the international convention.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
At the California Democratic Party convention in February, von Wilpert won a majority of delegates’ votes — just short of the 60% threshold for an official party endorsement — while Campa-Najjar won 18%.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
And over his right shoulder, a few dozen feet but a world away, FIFA delegates settled in for a luxurious catered lunch.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Mayor Eduardo Martinez said delegates from South Korea have expressed an interest in fixing up the ship and sharing it on a bi-annual basis.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Verb
Coyle also delegates various administrators representing each sport to keep lists of prospective coaches.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Michael Ciaglo / Bloomberg via Getty Images The Constitution delegates the power to run elections to states.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 2 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegates
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The archives ultimately appointed 48 ambassadors.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The ambassadors and cabinet members that typically stock these events were absent with the exception of Congressman Maxwell Frost, who attended both the TIME and MS Now parties in sunglasses and a boxy tuxedo.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
26 Apr. 2026
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Bores didn’t see many signs that our representatives were taking this sufficiently seriously.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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The rule drew more than 9,000 public comments from both physicians and cancer research organizations supporting its implementation and from tanning bed industry representatives and business owners opposed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The government commissions murals and sculptures for schools, libraries, and hospitals.—
John P. Murphy,
ARTnews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Environment Committee passed SB 457 in March, which requires distributors to manage their own container redemption programs and commissions a DEEP study of previous anti-fraud measures.—
Angela Eichhorst,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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Leon has also questioned the funding mechanism, which calls on the Trust to collect hundreds of millions in private donations and turn the money over to the NPS, which then hands it off to the White House.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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But its sense of Kevin’s journey from a shy, kept cat to one ready for whatever life hands him is clear, a North Star to guide all the otherwise enjoyable chaos.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Negotiations continued by phone after Trump called off his envoys’ trip to Pakistan last week, the president said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Negotiations continued by phone after Trump called off his envoys’ trip to Pakistan last weekend, the president said.—
Sarah el Deeb,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Body camera video of his arrest obtained by NBC News showed armed deputies swarming around Shaknovsky, who had two passengers in the back seat when he was apprehended.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
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The morning of May 6, deputies with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a house in the 500 block of East Branch Street.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Under the law, the governor appoints the nine regents of each system — with the consent of the Texas Senate — for staggered terms.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The county executive also appoints people to fill vacancies throughout county government, attends Legislature meetings as a non-voting member, investigates internal issues and transfers staffers between departments.—
Ilana Arougheti
May 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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The Board of Education said in a letter to families that members will identify an interim superintendent who can lead the district after Dorland leaves.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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When Gundula leaves for a few weeks, Hannes tends the geranium in her absence, with a dedication that proves enrapturing for him, even transformative.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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“Delegates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegates. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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