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
At the same time by delegating these duties to competent senior executives, Nielsen will be able to also oversee the company’s supply chain and corporate structure to solve the problems there and institute a cost discipline that has been absent.
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Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
Couples must address underlying communication issues and inequities; without that, delegating tasks alone won’t strengthen relationships.
—Tracee M. Herbaugh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
December 16, 2025 Senior executives are often told to focus on big-picture strategy while delegating the specifics of execution.
—Harvard Business Review, 16 Dec. 2025
Presidential national security powers Executive memoranda instruct government officials and agencies by delegating tasks and directing agency actions.
—Melinda Haas, The Conversation, 3 Dec. 2025
As enterprises and consumers move from AI tools to delegating decisions to AI representatives, industry experts say cryptographic proof of agency will become one of the most critical – and least prepared for – pillars of security.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 1 Dec. 2025
Seeking support from your circle of friends and family and delegating where appropriate could help lighten your emotional load.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 19 Nov. 2025
During his tenure, Cheney worked closely with senior defense officials and focused on external strategy while delegating internal management.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Besides work-life balance and trying to do too much all at once, the next biggest challenge for first-time coaches is delegating authority.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
Couples must address underlying communication issues and inequities; without that, delegating tasks alone won’t strengthen relationships.
—Tracee M. Herbaugh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
December 16, 2025 Senior executives are often told to focus on big-picture strategy while delegating the specifics of execution.
—Harvard Business Review, 16 Dec. 2025
Presidential national security powers Executive memoranda instruct government officials and agencies by delegating tasks and directing agency actions.
—Melinda Haas, The Conversation, 3 Dec. 2025
As enterprises and consumers move from AI tools to delegating decisions to AI representatives, industry experts say cryptographic proof of agency will become one of the most critical – and least prepared for – pillars of security.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 1 Dec. 2025
Seeking support from your circle of friends and family and delegating where appropriate could help lighten your emotional load.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 19 Nov. 2025
During his tenure, Cheney worked closely with senior defense officials and focused on external strategy while delegating internal management.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Besides work-life balance and trying to do too much all at once, the next biggest challenge for first-time coaches is delegating authority.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegating
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Skydance also committed in writing to various ideological reforms, including appointing an anti-bias ombudsman at the network.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
5 Jan. 2026
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Decatur Commissioners have been appointing a mayor since the city's inception more than two centuries ago.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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In the fourth quarter and the game well in hand, Ndukwe blocked James Ferguson-Reynolds’ punt, handing IU the ball on the seven.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Sanders recorded 16 tackles and one forced fumble in 13 games, with Pro Football Focus handing him the third-best grade of all Texas State defenders.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Chasing records can be a trap that ensnares parks from commissioning more engaging and enduring coaster designs.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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After completing a series of commissioning tests and a 168-hour test run, Unit 2 was cleared for commercial operations, which began on January 1.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Limited backup power could knock out internet access, leaving millions to wait for instant answers.—
Jamie Yuccas,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Vatti said Diamantis made an $80,000 payment on the day after signing the retainer and made an additional six payments totalling $105,000 between August 2024 and February 2025, leaving the $65,000 balance.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
9 Jan. 2026
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The former four-star recruit originally picked Ole Miss before transferring to South Carolina before the 2023 season.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
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The 5-foot-11, 195-pound Smothers is a former four-star recruit who started his career at Oklahoma before transferring to NC State before the 2024 season.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Before dying of cancer in 2013, Chávez handpicked Maduro as his successor, entrusting him with a country already buckling under the weight of dependence on oil, and the realization that prosperity was coming to an end.—
Jorge Valencia,
NPR,
5 Jan. 2026
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His solo debut, Barbarian, made more than $45 million on a budget of less than $5 million, and now Warners was entrusting the actor turned director with a movie costing eight times that.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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If Carolina is thinking about the big picture, giving Coker the extra year, perhaps valued as a first- or second-round tender, is just getting ahead of a formality.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Luckily, Madewell is giving us something to celebrate this season with a surprise sale on cold-weather clothing essentials with prices starting as low as $20.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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As Su highlighted in her address, AI applications range from the lab bench to delivering healthcare, flying airplanes, to household robots, and much more.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Volunteer opportunities include assisting senior shoppers and restocking shelves at the organization’s grocery store, translating materials, packing groceries in the warehouse or delivering bags to senior residences.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Delegating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegating. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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