deputed

past tense of depute
as in appointed
to appoint as one's representative the governor has the authority to depute anyone

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Verb
  • Both James’ attorneys and the Justice Department supported the idea of consolidating the challenges, which will be considered by an out-of-district judge already appointed this week.
    Pierre Thomas, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Seun Sodipo was appointed CFO at Plaid, a fintech startup that connects financial institutions.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
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  • Running back Ahmad Hardy was uncharacteristically limited to 12 carries, while Jamal Roberts was delegated to just five.
    Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Manufacturers are typically delegated permission to perform some functions on behalf of the FAA, such as issuing airworthiness and production certifications, but Boeing lost that delegation for the two models.
    Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
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  • The Rose Garden used to feature a green lawn flanked by elegant magnolias and rows of rosebushes, commissioned by the Kennedys.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
  • In August, Tomlinson was commissioned by the Great Midwest Crane Fest, the event in Baraboo that takes place each November when thousands of sandhill cranes congregate near the Wisconsin River before flying south for the winter.
    Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Deputed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deputed. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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