1
as in appointing
to appoint as one's representative
he delegated his son to go pick up the tickets for him
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2
as in handing
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 delegating
Decentralization by delegating power back to national capitals and community levels, creating a competition among ideas and regulatory systems in order to drive growth.
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Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The best, in fact, are generally good at delegating.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 8 Aug. 2025
Within an urban transit county like San Diego, all tiers apply to the buses, trolleys and trains run by MTS and the North County Transit District, delegating authority to local jurisdictions to use transit priority areas for planning.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Grassroots workshops can help women see AI as accessible and relevant to their daily challenges, from delegating routine tasks at work to optimizing a household budget.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
These filmmakers have hands-on involvement at all levels of production rather than delegating and directing.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2025
After delegating tasks — Bri will be on service again, and Marina on housekeeping — Lara gets to work on what really matters, which is securing more gossip.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Eisen is a co-founder of the State Democracy Defenders Fund, which is suing the administration over the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency by arguing federal law prohibits delegating decision-making authority to private citizens without public access.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
So if delegating more authority to Fangio as a coordinator and putting aside ego is one of the key elements of this team’s success, that is still the quality of a leader.
—Pat Leonard, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2025
Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The best, in fact, are generally good at delegating.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 8 Aug. 2025
Within an urban transit county like San Diego, all tiers apply to the buses, trolleys and trains run by MTS and the North County Transit District, delegating authority to local jurisdictions to use transit priority areas for planning.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Grassroots workshops can help women see AI as accessible and relevant to their daily challenges, from delegating routine tasks at work to optimizing a household budget.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
These filmmakers have hands-on involvement at all levels of production rather than delegating and directing.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2025
After delegating tasks — Bri will be on service again, and Marina on housekeeping — Lara gets to work on what really matters, which is securing more gossip.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Eisen is a co-founder of the State Democracy Defenders Fund, which is suing the administration over the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency by arguing federal law prohibits delegating decision-making authority to private citizens without public access.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
So if delegating more authority to Fangio as a coordinator and putting aside ego is one of the key elements of this team’s success, that is still the quality of a leader.
—Pat Leonard, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegating
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Channel 4’s next chair is expected to be central to appointing a successor to former CEO Mahon.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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Dior has named Mikey Madison its first brand ambassador since appointing Jonathan Anderson as creative director of women’s, men’s and haute couture collections.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Pass this newsletter to a friend — like handing them a bottle of ice-cold water during a marathon.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The department is warning people to be vigilant and to avoid handing their devices to strangers.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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At Saman Amel, the shift is less pronounced, but about 30 percent of its made-to-measure clientele is now commissioning wider cuts.—
Nick Hendry,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
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The sheriff and her legal team have repeatedly assailed Cordell’s report, commissioning their own review by former Riverside County Superior Court Judge Burke Strunsky, who criticized Cordell’s reliance on anonymous sources and unrecorded interviews.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
5 Sep. 2025
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The world might end up ruled by large technology companies that impose their solutions throughout entire continents, leaving little space for homegrown creativity.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Many travelers like to take that whole week off, leaving the weekend before Christmas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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This approach reduces the risks associated with handling and transferring sensitive data across borders.—
Chidambaram Bhat,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Han recommends wrapping cut onions tightly in plastic wrap or transferring them to an airtight container to store in the fridge.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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The club fees paid by growers go to marketing investments used for websites, TikToks, and ads, giving it wider appeal.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
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As the overall matter heads towards its March 9, 2026 trial date start, Judge Liman will have the final word – for now – on bringing Swift on board and giving Baldoni and his Wayfarer co-founders more time for their own depositions.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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From delivering disaster relief during devastating recent floods to investing in food banks, the business’ presence extends far beyond its checkout lines.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Later, in the fourth quarter, Ward hung in against oncoming pressure in the end zone before delivering a first-down throw to Calvin Ridley.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Delegating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegating. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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