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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
Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Last week, an Orange County teenager was arrested for allegedly hitting an 81-year-old substitute teacher while riding his e-bike and then fleeing the scene in Lake Forest, according to deputies.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Additionally, Pakistan's foreign ministry said that the country's deputy prime minister/foreign minister has held calls with his counterparts from Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and China since the conclusion of the talks.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Noun
About a year ago, Mejer had an interaction with Orange County deputies after someone posted pictures of her then-13-year-old son riding the e-motorcycle, according to prosecutors.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Last week, an Orange County teenager was arrested for allegedly hitting an 81-year-old substitute teacher while riding his e-bike and then fleeing the scene in Lake Forest, according to deputies.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The scorecard will consist of things like on-time, arrival, breakdowns, latenesses and vintage of the bus, the deputy chancellor said.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Additionally, Pakistan's foreign ministry said that the country's deputy prime minister/foreign minister has held calls with his counterparts from Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and China since the conclusion of the talks.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deputy
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This latest polling is being released as the 2026 election draws closer and as Republican delegates select nominees for various races at the Massachusetts GOP Convention set for Saturday at the Worcester DCU Center.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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But delegates here at CONVERGE LIVE have emphasized that the loss of trust is a dangerous outcome of the war that will take years to rebuild.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Villa Park assistant coach Ted Lawton raced to congratulate Urbanski while the Spartans’ players swarmed Noriega.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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The many attending assistants around her eventually disperse — a little hesitantly because Sam is in the middle of preparing a new show — and the two withdraw to Sam’s cavernous studio.—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Racing in front of his home fans in Jamaica’s National Stadium in Kingston, Bolt – just 15 years old at the time – won the 200m, becoming the youngest-ever male world junior champion in any event.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Students entering their junior year in fall 2026 are encouraged to apply by May 29.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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No Iranian delegation has yet departed for Islamabad, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing Iranian state TV, contradicting international media reports that a team of representatives was traveling.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Royal Family has spent the anniversary carrying out engagements and remembering the late Queen with a series of online tributes, and a reception for 190 guests, including representatives from many of the late Queen’s charities at Buckingham Palace.—
Katie Nicholl,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026
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Seventeen in 1941, Betty forewent college to serve in wartime as a Red Cross nurse’s aide.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Unlike other recent Cabinet departures, Chavez-DeRemer’s exit was announced by a White House aide, not by the president on his social media account.—
Seung Min Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The other soldier is accused of having contact with a foreign agent, transmitting information to the enemy and other offenses, according to the indictment.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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In an early morning operation, FBI agents executed arrest warrants across Southern California in connection with federal indictments, according to the agency.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 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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The Orange County district attorney’s office did not immediately return a message seeking comment Wednesday, nor did Yourex’s attorney.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Netflix has dropped a trailer for its comic superhero series out of Korea, which reunites director Yoo In-sik of Extraordinary Attorney Woo with actor Park Eun-bin, who starred as the titular neurodivergent attorney.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Deputy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deputy. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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