deputizing

present participle of deputize
as in appointing
to appoint as one's representative he deputized a local citizen to take charge of the situation while he went for reinforcements

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  • In the aftermath of Skinner’s exit, Spurs underwent an internal review of their women’s setup, appointing Andy Rogers — previously Spurs’ head of global development — to managing director of women’s football.
    Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Judges are now appointing themselves as head of the Bureau of Prisons to nullify election results.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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  • Grassroots workshops can help women see AI as accessible and relevant to their daily challenges, from delegating routine tasks at work to optimizing a household budget.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
  • These filmmakers have hands-on involvement at all levels of production rather than delegating and directing.
    Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Deputizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deputizing. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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