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as in delegate
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 assistant
a person who helps a more skilled person
a deputy supervisor to help out with routine tasks
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Recent Examples of deputy
Douglas Hanks
june 17, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
The deals cover about 5,400 white-collar workers, roughly 1,900 blue-collar workers and about 180 deputy city attorneys.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2026
Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Fuleihan, the first deputy mayor under Zohran Mamdani, has to now recreate that task force, which includes the NYPD, Parks Department, Transportation Department and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
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Noun
Last year, Miami-Dade approved spending about $25 million on free government services for World Cup — with the bulk of that to cover overtime by Sheriff’s Office deputies providing security for the seven matches being played in June and July at Hard Rock Stadium.
—Douglas Hanks
june 17, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
The deals cover about 5,400 white-collar workers, roughly 1,900 blue-collar workers and about 180 deputy city attorneys.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2026
Adjective
Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, confirmed the agreement on state television but said Iran would not start implementing it until it was signed.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Fuleihan, the first deputy mayor under Zohran Mamdani, has to now recreate that task force, which includes the NYPD, Parks Department, Transportation Department and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deputy
Noun
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The market’s LatAm Content Meeting has lured delegates from Latin America, with the largest group coming from Brazil this year.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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The page itself isn’t very detailed on the things the delegates were voting on, Kratz said, because the secretary was tired of it.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Her two assistants, Brooke Mayo and Kathryn Nesbitt, are also American women.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Parker, a former Eagles assistant, has risen quickly through the NFL coaching ranks and now faces a tough task with a roster full of new faces and high expectations.—
Briana Aldridge,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Haynes had an electric junior season accounting for 3,552 all-purpose yards and 45 touchdowns while leading Whitney to a 10-3 record.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Georgia landed a significant transfer commit late Monday afternoon from Gonzaga redshirt junior infielder Mikey Bell.—
Hunter DeLauder,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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As questions swirl about James’ future, ESPN reported that James representatives and the Lakers are engaged in talks the structure of a new contract.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Following more than three hours of meeting time devoted to presentations by county staff and project representatives and approximately 75 public commenters, the board voted 5-0 to approve the long-running and controversial Upper Westside Project.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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One such post targeting the wife of a Dooley operative led to Collins firing a top political aide responsible for the post.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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The nonprofit didn’t report paying any compensation to a staff or board, which includes two former Newsom aides, Steve Kawa and Jim DeBoo, as well as Sacramento Kings COO Matina Kolokotronis.—
Haley Parsley,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Matt Chapman signed his extension before Posey took over, but his first big move was bringing in free-agent shortstop Willy Adames.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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To fix this, the team altered the fabrication process and introduced an in situ crosslinking agent directly into the polymer film during its formation.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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But that hasn’t stopped out-of-state reenactors from worrying their muskets will be confiscated at the George Washington Bridge, says Justin Costantino, adjutant of the Long Island Companies of the 3rd New York Regiment.—
Allen G. Breed,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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At the time, there were an estimated 450 greater adjutant storks left in the region.—
Kyla Mandel,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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Jack Scarola, an attorney for the couple, said Score and Mills appreciate how news of their mix-up helped connect them with Shea's biological parents.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The city attorney’s office submitted a recommendation on Tuesday to break up the charter into a number of amendments.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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“Deputy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deputy. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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