deputations

plural of deputation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for deputations
Noun
  • Lawmakers in New Zealand decide individually whether to join delegations traveling abroad and such visits usually include representatives from multiple political parties.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 June 2026
  • The studios sent thin delegations.
    Tyler Chou, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • His career spanned roles as Naval Security Group detachments in Japan and San Diego.
    Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
  • Additional police resources were deployed to the area from neighboring detachments, along with the North District Emergency Response Team.
    Alexandra Koch , Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • At both meetups, there was a preponderance of tidying—children’s rooms, offices, spare rooms, digital photo libraries, inboxes.
    Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
  • The law only applies to some public institutions such as welfare offices, while schools and hospitals are exempted.
    Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • After the revolution, there was an explosion of missionaries from all sects to preach their version.
    Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 11 June 2026
  • Scholars say 16th-century Catholic missionaries introduced Europe’s Grim Reaper figure to Mexico’s indigenous population, believing fear of death would instill a desire for salvation and convert them to Christianity.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Noun
  • Older adults frequently remain in hospitals, shelters, temporary placements and other costly settings, said Cazares, longer than necessary because appropriate housing options are scarce.
    Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
  • Near half the amount was influencer-driven, with mature skin creator Camille Cowher (218,000 YouTube subscribers) generating $160,000 for 13 Ogee placements.
    Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • The 18 towers represent different figures from scripture including the apostles, evangelists and Virgin Mary while the three facades depict the life of Jesus along with his death and final judgment.
    Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
  • This idea was the work of the apostles and prophets of the New Apostolic Reformation, a charismatic movement that began gathering momentum in the 1990s and is now the leading edge of the Christian right.
    Stephanie McCrummen, The Atlantic, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • The reason the Home Office cited for cancelling their electronic travel authorizations, or ETAs?
    Jada Yuan, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
  • Across the industry, sophisticated platforms now automate prior authorizations, scrub claims before submission and appeal denials faster than any human team could.
    Venkata Ramya Ganti, Forbes.com, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • It’s made of cells called neurons that act like tiny messengers, sending signals to the rest of your body.
    Steven Lautzenheiser, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2025
  • People often prefer relatable, imperfect messengers over virtuous do-gooders who feel unapproachable.
    Big Think, Big Think, 2 Dec. 2025
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“Deputations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deputations. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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