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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
Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
According to the arrest report, a Broward Sheriff's Office deputy considered using the maneuver moments earlier but chose not to because of heavy traffic.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Helen Branswell, STAT, 23 Feb. 2026
Talal Chaudhry, Pakistan’s deputy interior minister, offered no evidence for his claim in an interview with Geo News that at least 70 militants were killed in the strikes.
—Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Zrubek, deputy executive director for Texas Economic Development and Tourism in the Office of the Governor, reinforced that the workforce now sits at the center of the state’s economic strategy.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
According to the arrest report, a Broward Sheriff's Office deputy considered using the maneuver moments earlier but chose not to because of heavy traffic.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
His predecessor in the acting director role, Jim O’Neill — who was also juggling two jobs, the other being the deputy health secretary — was based in Washington.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 23 Feb. 2026
Talal Chaudhry, Pakistan’s deputy interior minister, offered no evidence for his claim in an interview with Geo News that at least 70 militants were killed in the strikes.
—Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deputy
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Benjamin Franklin, 81 years of age, handed his closing speech to his Pennsylvania delegate, James Wilson, to be read aloud.—
Michael Golden,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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Jones was one of three delegates to represent District 10, along with Dels.—
Bryan P. Sears,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Feb. 2026
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Kelly might well have wondered when Pinheiro was sent to the screen by video assistant referee Tomasz Kwiatkowski whether his second booking was about to be overturned.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Similar to what was depicted in Love Story, his former assistant RoseMarie Terenzio revealed that Kennedy took Bessette out on a fishing boat to pop the question.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Redshirt junior Aidan Warner of Winter Park is not viewed as an SEC-caliber starter, but could provide capable relief after stepping in for Lagway in 2024.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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The first ended her sophomore year just before the postseason and wiped out most of her junior season.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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This article has been edited to include a statement from Dick's representative and information on injuries Dick sustained from a 2019 attack.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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Voters in a Democratic-leaning state House district in metro Atlanta will choose a new representative in a special election next week triggered when the incumbent resigned from her seat before a criminal indictment.—
Caleb Groves,
AJC.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Miller has faced scrutiny during his tenure, including criticism over rehiring an aide who pleaded guilty to commercial bribery tied to hemp licensing, and questions about fees and travel.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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An aide later announced the couple had reversed course and agreed to appear.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
3 Mar. 2026
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Using a translation program, agents attempted to communicate with Shah Alam, according to a federal law enforcement official.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Surveillance video obtained by The Post shows Border Patrol agents releasing the partially blind refugee, who went missing for days before being found dead.—
Evan Hill,
Washington Post,
27 Feb. 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 attorneys have requested a temporary restraining order from the court, which would halt the law’s enforcement while the legal challenge plays out.—
David Williams,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Prekoski, O’Connor’s attorney, said the defense had a tough battle to wage.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Deputy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deputy. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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