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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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as in junior
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Recent Examples of deputy
George Skelton, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Jonathan Menard, the laboratory’s deputy director for research, said the facility will provide new opportunities for scientists and engineers entering the field.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner — also perceived as more left-leaning than Starmer — has been given a 7% chance on Polymarket, while Wes Streeting, who resigned from Starmer's cabinet last month, has just a 1% chance.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 3 June 2026
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Noun
That ultimately landed him a job as a deputy state attorney general.
—George Skelton, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Jonathan Menard, the laboratory’s deputy director for research, said the facility will provide new opportunities for scientists and engineers entering the field.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Adjective
Roy Coley, whose current title is chief of utilities and regulatory services, will now serve as Levine Cava’s first deputy mayor.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner — also perceived as more left-leaning than Starmer — has been given a 7% chance on Polymarket, while Wes Streeting, who resigned from Starmer's cabinet last month, has just a 1% chance.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deputy
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The leader sets direction, delegates while retaining accountability, builds teams and achieves results through people.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Malcolm Pein, an English delegate to FIDE who is preparing a possible challenge to Dvorkovich in the next election for president of the organisation, told Reuters there were a significant number of countries that vehemently disagreed with the FIDE decision.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Since 1971, Earthwatch has engaged more than 200,000 traveler participants as field research assistants, helping shape more than 1,200 environmental policies worldwide.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Simone hires Zoe as her assistant, in what appears to be a dream job.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Proskey, a McKendree recruit, led the eight-team field with 89 assists in three matches, which included a win over two-time defending state champion Marist in the semifinals, and junior outside hitter Jimmie Chrusfield III had the most kills with 43.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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At one end of the field, junior Addison Szczesiul watched as a ball flew towards the goal.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
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An email to representatives for Affinity Gaming was not immediately returned.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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According to the petition documents, Jackson had initially been assured by Reiner’s siblings, Jake and Romy, and a family representative that his fees would be paid by the family.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Asked for comment, an aide to Paxton’s campaign said Cogdell is a Democrat and called the endorsement unsurprising.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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If a visitor requires help from a personal care attendant or aide, that person can accompany them free of charge.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The third-year wide receiver and the Panthers agreed to a three-year, $34 million contract extension Thursday, according to Coker’s agent, Matt Glose.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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If an agent doesn't need persistent access, don't give it any.—
Art Gilliland,
Forbes.com,
11 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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But ever since Hay filed his civil suit against Combs, the musician’s attorneys have fiercely denied his allegations.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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The video and the SCE data offer proof that the 100-year-old line, which hadn’t been used since the early 1970s, became re-electrified and sparked the fire that killed 19 people and destroyed thousands of homes in Altadena and surrounding areas, attorneys say.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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“Deputy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deputy. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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