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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
Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
When deputies got there, Ortiz continued yelling at staff.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
According to Liang Wuxing, deputy chief economist of China Pingmei Shenma, these targets place the project at a demonstration scale that can guide future expansion.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
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Noun
After his release, Mattson was picked up by deputies a second time a few hours later at the shopping center at Fair Oaks Boulevard and San Lucas Way, at the entrance to La Sierra Boulevard, after a business called for deputies’ assistance.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
When deputies got there, Ortiz continued yelling at staff.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Adjective
Gregoretti has declined, emphasizing the board’s independence, while Matteo Salvini, the country’s deputy prime minister, also reiterated support for Moscow’s participation.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
According to Liang Wuxing, deputy chief economist of China Pingmei Shenma, these targets place the project at a demonstration scale that can guide future expansion.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deputy
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State delegates wrote a letter to Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink, claiming there has been a lack of transparency surrounding the leak.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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They are given the task of hosting world leaders, dignitaries, and delegates—and, as every Southerner knows, that means serving up the perfect menu.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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The Google Health app already works with data from other apps and devices, but the AI assistant within it is only available for Pixel Watch and Fitbit products today.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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The post directed interested candidates to apply online, and email resumes to Mansfield ISD assistant athletic director Dawn Mailloux-Smith and head football coach and athletic coordinator Kirk Thor.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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The junior shortstop/outfielder drew that picture Monday before Lemont (17-7) had its South Suburban Conference crossover game against Oak Lawn (10-8) postponed due to inclement weather.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Kozlowski joined Lionsgate in 2008 as a junior brand marketing manager in home entertainment and rose to lead the department 10 years later.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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At the same commission meeting, officials urged the Fontainebleau to meet with the neighborhood association and voted to have Meiner, the mayor, act as the city’s representative in the discussions.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Following a political career spanning five decades, Webster is not seeking re-election as the representative for Florida’s 11th district, which takes in a wide swath of west Central Florida.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Why should teachers be exempt from income taxes, but not firefighters, sanitation workers, NICU nurses, aides in memory-care units, or paramedics?—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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Princess Kate has been widely reported to use her clutch in similar ways, allowing aides to manage crowd interactions without awkward verbal cues.—
Terry Moseley,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 32-year-old Minter was coming off August 2024 hip labrum and microfracture surgery when the Mets signed him to a free-agent contract ahead of the 2025 season.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Also, why did the other sub-agents not refuse?—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 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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Since 2019, when Woodward took over as the Gooding adjutant, that totals more than $23,000, according to an accounting obtained by the Statesman from the county clerk through a public records request.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
13 July 2024
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Adrienna Wong, a senior attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union, said Wednesday’s vote showed city leaders taking action on an issue that was personal to them.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Neither Moorer nor his attorney could immediately be reached for comment.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Deputy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deputy. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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