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
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.
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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
Organizational Skepticism Toward Automation Operational teams were cautious about delegating decisions to algorithmic systems.
—Paul Baier, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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
Organizational Skepticism Toward Automation Operational teams were cautious about delegating decisions to algorithmic systems.
—Paul Baier, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegating
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Since her election in 2022, Meloni has tried to reshape the country’s arts and cultural institutions by appointing a host of new, politically conservative leaders.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
4 May 2026
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That means appointing Police Commission members who will prohibit officers from honoring administrative ICE warrants, close the SB 54 loophole allowing jail staff to tip off ICE about release dates and, if necessary, withdraw LAPD from the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, as Portland did.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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No one was bowing down and handing them the World Series trophy just for that, just like no one should write them off because of a bad stretch of games.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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As the Timberwolves departed off the team bus in San Antonio on Sunday ahead of Game 1, there was Donte DiVincenzo, crutching his way off the steps before handing those off to hop onto his scooter.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
4 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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After transferring from West Aurora, Tyler Davis has been in Aurora Central Catholic’s baseball program for only two seasons, but one thing was clear right away.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Whether those six figures are invested in real estate, stocks, bonds, precious metals or a mix of all four, taking this much money out of your savings account and transferring it elsewhere always needs to be done judiciously.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The company, which also makes the AI model Claude, has claimed that Mythos is currently too advanced for public release, and is instead entrusting the model to cybersecurity experts for the time being.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
9 Apr. 2026
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Jahangir abandoned writing in the 17th regnal year as his health declined, entrusting continuation to his court historian Muʿtamad Khan, who extended the narrative to Jahangir’s 19th regnal year.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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There, the pair of college students would listen to the trills of saxophones and shake hands with musicians, sometimes giving band members rides to gigs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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How Florida’s new voting maps favor white voters Voting rights groups have criticized the new Florida maps as giving an unfair advantage to the GOP and the white communities that make up the majority of the party’s voter base.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
7 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 14 May. 2026.
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