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
Still, your workload could become overwhelming, so delegating and setting boundaries will matter more than ever.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Swalwell, then 35, often used the app himself instead of delegating it to a staffer, posting short videos almost every day from travels around his California district or his work on Capitol Hill.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, which is in charge of delegating federal funds for autism research, is now stacked with individuals who hold this view.
—David Rivera, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
In this role, helicopters would morph from the actual shooter to delegating shooter roles to drones.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
More consumers are delegating purchases to agents, fewer are manually browsing websites, and the first real agent-to-agent networks will appear, where agents learn from each other’s successful transactions to make better recommendations.
—Aviv Shamny, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
There is a long history of Congress delegating specific trade powers to the president.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Paralympic medalist Isaac Jean-Paul reframes disability as an environmental design problem, while systems architect Ken Cardwell warns of the risks of delegating identity to artificial intelligence.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Congress ended up doing just this, as much of the New Deal consisted of Congress delegating powers to the executive branch to regulate the economy.
—Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Swalwell, then 35, often used the app himself instead of delegating it to a staffer, posting short videos almost every day from travels around his California district or his work on Capitol Hill.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, which is in charge of delegating federal funds for autism research, is now stacked with individuals who hold this view.
—David Rivera, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
In this role, helicopters would morph from the actual shooter to delegating shooter roles to drones.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
More consumers are delegating purchases to agents, fewer are manually browsing websites, and the first real agent-to-agent networks will appear, where agents learn from each other’s successful transactions to make better recommendations.
—Aviv Shamny, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
There is a long history of Congress delegating specific trade powers to the president.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Paralympic medalist Isaac Jean-Paul reframes disability as an environmental design problem, while systems architect Ken Cardwell warns of the risks of delegating identity to artificial intelligence.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Congress ended up doing just this, as much of the New Deal consisted of Congress delegating powers to the executive branch to regulate the economy.
—Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegating
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Starmer’s authority weakened after Labor’s poor performance in recent elections, blamed on policy missteps, economic struggles, and the prime minister’s controversial decisions, including appointing an ambassador with ties to Jeffrey Epstein.—
Pan Pylas,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The City Council is tasked with appointing someone to serve as interim mayor until the next municipal election in November 2027.—
Mary Ramsey
May 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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Netflix has done this before, handing the series its third season around this time last year before Season 2 arrived on the streamer in August 2025.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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High up on the curving walls to either side were large murals painted in the 1930s by the artist Barry Faulkner portraying Thomas Jefferson handing the Declaration to John Hancock and the ratification of the Constitution.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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For myself, commissioning a mini-me doll was a bit of a childhood wish come true.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Its Art Prize Program includes residency, acquisition, and commissioning opportunities through partnerships with institutions including Anderson Ranch Arts Center and Buckhorn Public Arts.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
7 May 2026
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The bill passed the Legislature but hasn't been sent to DeSantis' desk, leaving the fund in limbo still.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Common laundry habits — ignoring dryer vent buildup, leaving wet clothes in the washer, using hot water on everything and skipping the washing machine gasket — can damage appliances, ruin fabrics and even create a fire risk.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Last year, Coleman-Williams let new teammate Isaiah Horton take it after transferring to Alabama from Miami.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Al-Shurman played football at Golden West College in 2018 before transferring to NAIA Doane University in Nebraska.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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What to read next NASA also wants SpaceX and Blue Origin to fully demonstrate successful uncrewed touchdowns on the moon, and liftoffs back to lunar orbit, before entrusting the lives of astronauts aboard the landers.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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But whether the club starts entrusting him with more difficult situations or keeps using him in lower-leverage spots, Samaniego said he’ll be prepared no matter what.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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And the end came well before midnight, with goals by Mitch Marner and Brett Howden in the first 8½ minutes giving Vegas a commanding lead before many in the late-arriving weeknight crowd had made it to their seats at the Honda Center.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Las Vegas moved on from the quarterback this offseason in favor of Cousins and Mendoza, less than a year after giving Smith more than $58 million guaranteed.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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From early development to creative execution, this panel offers insight into how original ideas are brought to life across studios and continents, delivering fresh voices, distinct visual styles, and boundary-pushing humor for global audiences.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Douglas County Sheriff's Office Investigators said the driver fell asleep behind the wheel while delivering packages.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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“Delegating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegating. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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