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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 aide
a person who helps a more skilled person
a deputy supervisor to help out with routine tasks
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as in assistant
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Recent Examples of deputy
Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2025
No suspects have been detained after at least two were injured in a shooting Friday night at a house party in Rio Linda, deputies said.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
The officer asked the driver, Jordon Cunningham, 25, to exit, but Cunningham instead accelerated away, with the driver’s side door hitting the deputy, police said.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
The deputy and his now-widow, Jacqueline Reckling, had four children, including one born after the deputy was killed.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
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The deputy was treated and released from the hospital.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2025
No suspects have been detained after at least two were injured in a shooting Friday night at a house party in Rio Linda, deputies said.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
The officer asked the driver, Jordon Cunningham, 25, to exit, but Cunningham instead accelerated away, with the driver’s side door hitting the deputy, police said.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
The deputy and his now-widow, Jacqueline Reckling, had four children, including one born after the deputy was killed.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deputy
Noun
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One by one, delegates at the United Nations expressed support for a new panel of scientists who would advise countries on how to address chemicals and toxic waste.—
Lisa Song,
ProPublica,
7 Aug. 2025
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During the Honolulu convention, delegates unanimously passed a resolution to advocate for this federal incentive.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Currently, consumers interact with banks through chatbots and virtual assistants, asking questions, making payments, and disputing transactions.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Paul Dean, a former acting assistant secretary of State who oversaw arms control and led the U.S. delegation to the New START implementation body, emphasized that the treaty’s enforcement measures also keep the world a safer place.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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But the junior class is strong and a number of sophomores will contribute in 2025.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Kai Beary, JSerra, WR/LB, Jr. Beary, a soccer goalie committed to Texas, is a well-rounded athlete who has been playing with the U.S. women’s junior handball team at the Junior Pan American Games. 17.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
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The highest residential sale ever recorded in Pebble Beach, along the Central Coast, stands at $45 million, according to a representative of Sotheby’s.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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According to the representative, staff, vendors and crews are frequently reminded to minimize noise and they are encouraged to carpool or taxi to and from the property.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Johnson and Trump’s aides began working the holdouts who were led by Representative Andy Harris of Maryland, the chair of the right-wing House Freedom Caucus.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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The president was accompanied by a small group of aides and Secret Service.—
Mary Bruce,
ABC News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Producer Berman got a call from Washington’s longtime WME agent, Andrew Finkelstein.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Bee obtained the chart hours after Newsom officially launched his redistricting in Los Angeles, during which immigration agents arrested people outside in a show of force by Border Patrol sector chief Gregory Bovino.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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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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In the months since fellow senior Legion executives suspended Abrahamson without pay from his statewide adjutant job in April, a number of the roughly 8,000 members in Idaho have called for a change in leadership.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
13 July 2024
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At the hearing on Aug. 6, attorney Andrew Joel Golden, who represents the victim in the Milwaukee case, said the woman objected to the trial postponement.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Escrow Escrow is a neutral third party—often a title company or attorney—that holds funds and documents until all closing conditions are met.—
James Nelson,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Deputy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deputy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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