deputed

Definition of deputednext
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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Recent Examples of deputed This ability to chop and change without unduly weakening the team — Smith seamlessly replacing top scorer Kieffer Moore over Christmas as midfielder George Thomason deputed admirably at left wing-back — could become even more important if further progress is made in the Cup. Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
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  • The California Fair Political Practices Commission’s administrators are appointed by five officials, all Democrats, including the attorney general himself.
    Will Swaim, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Cain also wanted to have a third director appointed that was neutral to help mediate disputes.
    Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
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  • In the mid-2000s, Khamenei delegated some of his authority to the council to supervise the three branches of government.
    Eric Lob, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
  • If authority is delegated, leaders must be able to trace how outcomes are derived.
    Victoria Bousis, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
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  • According to the blog The Royal Watcher (which also published images of the tiara), the Diamond Lozenge Bandeau was commissioned by Queen Mary in the early 1910s.
    Christopher Luu, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
  • For example, the uplifted Willis Tower store features commissioned artwork depicting the adjacent Chicago River.
    Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026

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“Deputed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deputed. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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