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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
Sheriff’s deputies began investigating the child molestation allegations against Johnson in July 2025.
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ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
The two deputies who fired their weapons have been placed on administrative assignment pending the outcome of the investigation, per protocol.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Sheriff’s deputies had responded to a residence on NE 44th Avenue in Citra, north of Ocala, after a report that the 3-year-old was unresponsive.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The video, recorded by drivers near State Road 7 and Commercial Boulevard, shows 41‑year‑old Christopher Newkirk on the ground as three deputies hold him down.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Two deputies fired their guns, striking McGauley, Grossman said.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
As Shah Alam’s release was being processed on February 19, Erie County deputies notified Border Patrol because of the detainer, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office said.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Carl Grillmair, 67, was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene after deputies responded to a 911 call in the unincorporated community of Llano in Antelope Valley.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 26 Feb. 2026
While on their way to the call, deputies were told that one of the victims had gone to a fire station and was bleeding from the head and face.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
The two deputies who fired their weapons have been placed on administrative assignment pending the outcome of the investigation, per protocol.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Sheriff’s deputies had responded to a residence on NE 44th Avenue in Citra, north of Ocala, after a report that the 3-year-old was unresponsive.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The video, recorded by drivers near State Road 7 and Commercial Boulevard, shows 41‑year‑old Christopher Newkirk on the ground as three deputies hold him down.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Two deputies fired their guns, striking McGauley, Grossman said.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
As Shah Alam’s release was being processed on February 19, Erie County deputies notified Border Patrol because of the detainer, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office said.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Carl Grillmair, 67, was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene after deputies responded to a 911 call in the unincorporated community of Llano in Antelope Valley.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 26 Feb. 2026
While on their way to the call, deputies were told that one of the victims had gone to a fire station and was bleeding from the head and face.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deputies
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Entertainment Weekly did not immediately hear back from representatives for PIX11 News, Mathew Knowles, Tina Knowles, or Beyoncé.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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In the wake of January’s protest in Cape Town, representatives of both the South African screen industries and the DTIC were invited to present their cases to Parliament, raising hopes that a productive dialogue could eventually create a pathway out of the morass.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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The federal cuts have directly impacted the more than 1,700 faculty, staff or graduate assistants across UConn and UConn Health whose salaries are paid in part by federal grants and programs, according to a September memo from UConn’s Interim Vice President for Finance Reka Wrynn.—
Sara Bedigian,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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Parlow made special mention of the academic achievements of graduating students who become teachers, pharmacists and physician’s assistants, reflecting the school’s contributions to health care and education.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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Asia Society analysts noted that China's anti-corruption campaign has reduced the number of delegates participating in the Two Sessions this year.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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During Wednesday's economic matters committee meeting, many delegates questioned whether consumers would shop at both.—
Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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In January 2025, during an investigation by the Colorado Senate Committee on Ethics, Lewis forged several letters reportedly written by former aides to refute allegations that Lewis was mistreating staff.—
Doug Friednash,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Drucilla Ramirez, a third grade bilingual teacher and organizing chair for the union, said some classes have as many as 34 students and teachers don’t have aides in the classroom.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Then, in December, ICE agents detained Armero and her daughters during a routine check-in.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Dow tumbled more than 800 points on Monday, in large part because of a Substack post from Citrini Research that laid out hypothetical scenarios for how developments in AI could disrupt certain parts of the economy, including AI agents making white-collar work superfluous.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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That made Friday afternoon’s summary judgment hearing the first public glimpse of bad blood between Dallas’ NBA and NHL franchises, with their respective attorneys trading verbal blows for a little more than two hours in Texas Business Court.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The rule grants the department the right to review ethics allegations against its former and current attorneys first before state bar disciplinary authorities can conduct their own investigations.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Mar. 2026
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Unlike college students, apprentices earn money from day one when completing classroom instruction, often taking classes at night or in short blocks throughout the year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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In 1936, construction of the performance venue was financed by local geishas and their apprentices.—
Leandra Beabout,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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Channel 12 reported that among the targets of the opening strikes were the homes of ministers and military heads, Defense and Intelligence Ministry installations, and a presidential facility.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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His mock tribunal about Congo, which was performed in 2015 with real judges, real witnesses, and a genuine verdict, led to two ministers being dismissed from the government.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Deputies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deputies. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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