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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
Le called for help and medical staff and other deputies responded.
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City News Service, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
He was expected to face multiple charges, including first-degree assault for allegedly throwing the chainsaw and other items at deputies, along with possession of motor vehicle theft tools and attempting to elude, officials said.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
One of Ehnes-Giles’ brothers told deputies that his sister and Jones had been a couple for six to seven years.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
During the arrest, the sheriff's office said, deputies recovered 200 rounds of ammunition and a handgun from Gillum’s hotel room.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
After the project stalled in 2014, Epstein heightened his communication with Gates and his deputies, seemingly trying to pressure the billionaire into supporting the fund and compensating him for funding Antonova’s schooling and housing.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
And both Blanche and Sonderling have been confirmed by the Senate already as deputies.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Court records indicate authorities became aware of Jones’ falsified hours through a complaint by the library’s manager, who discovered discrepancies on a log sheet required to be filled out by deputies working there.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Joncky also armed herself with phone chargers and whipped the little girl with them, deputies said.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
City News Service, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
He was expected to face multiple charges, including first-degree assault for allegedly throwing the chainsaw and other items at deputies, along with possession of motor vehicle theft tools and attempting to elude, officials said.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
One of Ehnes-Giles’ brothers told deputies that his sister and Jones had been a couple for six to seven years.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
During the arrest, the sheriff's office said, deputies recovered 200 rounds of ammunition and a handgun from Gillum’s hotel room.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
After the project stalled in 2014, Epstein heightened his communication with Gates and his deputies, seemingly trying to pressure the billionaire into supporting the fund and compensating him for funding Antonova’s schooling and housing.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
And both Blanche and Sonderling have been confirmed by the Senate already as deputies.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Court records indicate authorities became aware of Jones’ falsified hours through a complaint by the library’s manager, who discovered discrepancies on a log sheet required to be filled out by deputies working there.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Joncky also armed herself with phone chargers and whipped the little girl with them, deputies said.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deputies
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Search warrant executed at Ketcherside home On March 31, Ashley Ketcherside posted home security footage online showing representatives from the DA's office and the Texas Department of Public Safety arriving at her Godley home with a search warrant.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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When Richard Parker was elected mayor of the West Midlands region in May 2024, among the first people to contact him were representatives from both Villa and neighbours Birmingham City, seeking assistance with stadium redevelopments.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Wall Group negotiates all these deals with cosmetics ambassadorships, hair product lines, top luxury brands like Hermès, Louis Vuitton and Prada, all while monitoring the work of stylists’ assistants to see who’s ready to ascend the ladder.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Service Employees International Union Local 99, which represents roughly 30,000 support staff, including bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers and special education assistants, met with the district Thursday for a mediation session.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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But delegates here at CONVERGE LIVE have emphasized that the loss of trust is a dangerous outcome of the war that will take years to rebuild.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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At the Democratic Convention, Eric Swalwell had the most delegates.—
Julie Watts
April 20,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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That money can go to services such as specialized instruction, classroom aides and assistive technology.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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In hospitals, the employees serve as patient care workers such as radiology technologists, nurse’s aides and patient transporters.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Ashwin Sreenivas, president of AI startup Decagon, said the advent of coding agents has led to a number of shifts within his company.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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The action kicked off in the Bronx, where agents descended on a Selwyn Ave.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The pretrial testimony came as Robinson’s attorneys pressed a Utah judge to ban cameras from his case.—
Matthew Brown,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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On the second day of his July 2024 trial, his criminal defense attorneys — Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro — presented evidence that prosecutors and sheriff’s deputies withheld evidence that may have helped his defense .—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2026
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During the Renaissance, master painters typically employed apprentices to work alongside them as the apprentices learned their craft.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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Some of the kinder ones would give a Christmas tip if the apprentices did a good job cleaning their boots but others, basking in the new money of the Premier League, preferred to peacock.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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When Magyar takes office next month, that will mean his untested government of inexperienced ministers.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Lula and Sánchez, along with ministers from their cabinets, are meeting at a former royal palace in Barcelona on Friday when they are expected to sign agreements regarding their economies, technology and social policies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Deputies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deputies. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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