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as in representatives
a person who acts or does business for another
the club president sent a deputy to the conference to vote on our behalf
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as in assistants
a person who helps a more skilled person
a deputy supervisor to help out with routine tasks
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Recent Examples of deputies
While investigating the shooting, deputies arrested a suspect in a carjacking that took place nearby, according to the Sheriff’s Department.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Sheriff’s deputies in Ray County are encouraging individuals to avoid the Sunshine Lake area Thursday evening as first responders battle a blaze affecting several structures in the area.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
The shooting happened along Southwest 152nd Avenue near Southwest 80th Street, where deputies say a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old boy were walking when someone opened fire from a vehicle.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Body camera footage played for jurors on the fourth day of the father’s Barrow County murder trial showed the tense moments when deputies arrived at the Grays’ home that afternoon.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Sheriff Chris Nanos does not appear in the show but worked closely with its producers to coordinate filming with his deputies, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Property taxes fund sheriff’s deputies, fire rescue, EMS, drainage, and the infrastructure that makes growth livable.
—Sean Parks, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Other deputies and jail medical staff responded immediately.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Sheriff’s deputies in Ray County are encouraging individuals to avoid the Sunshine Lake area Thursday evening as first responders battle a blaze affecting several structures in the area.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
The shooting happened along Southwest 152nd Avenue near Southwest 80th Street, where deputies say a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old boy were walking when someone opened fire from a vehicle.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Body camera footage played for jurors on the fourth day of the father’s Barrow County murder trial showed the tense moments when deputies arrived at the Grays’ home that afternoon.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Sheriff Chris Nanos does not appear in the show but worked closely with its producers to coordinate filming with his deputies, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Property taxes fund sheriff’s deputies, fire rescue, EMS, drainage, and the infrastructure that makes growth livable.
—Sean Parks, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Other deputies and jail medical staff responded immediately.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deputies
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The new plan was put forward by representatives from a South End, Roxbury and Newmarket community working group that focuses on Mass and Cass.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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The union’s leadership council convened a call with player representatives from all 30 clubs on Tuesday evening to discuss Clark’s resignation and determine new leadership.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Studies show annual turnover among nursing assistants can approach 100%, and home care roles see turnover rates of around 75%, reflecting both burnout and unstable hours.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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The move follows the unionization of production assistants with the same labor group on Chicago Fire in December.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Ideas spawned at the Stevenson estate went on to reform the way party convention delegates were chosen.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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On July 27, 1942, Blanchardon had no trouble persuading the delegates of the municipal council of Cannes to sign the resolution.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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However, specific details about the discussion have not surfaced, with lawmakers and aides pointing to the relative quiet as a sign that serious talks are taking place.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
19 Feb. 2026
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His members include special education and teacher aides, cafeteria workers, custodians, gardeners and bus drivers.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Confrontations involving federal agents have routinely been captured on video from multiple angles, which later served to discount parts of the government’s narrative of events.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Democrats demanded new restrictions on federal immigration agents in exchange for voting to fund DHS after Alex Pretti was killed last month in Minneapolis.—
Riley Beggin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The judge said competent attorneys need to adhere to court evidence rules and be skilled tacticians.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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But his attorneys with the Idaho State Public Defender’s Office said Cassia County prosecutors and police — assisted by the FBI — have long had the wrong man.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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At one station, three apprentices showed the congresswoman paper sketches of plumbing construction designs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2026
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At one station, three apprentices showed the congresswoman paper sketches of plumbing construction designs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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But government ministers made clear the intent was to increase settlement and entrench Israel’s grip on the land.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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In Chicago, ministers have been hit with projectiles and violently arrested.—
Laura E. Alexander,
The Conversation,
10 Feb. 2026
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