as in delegates
a person who acts or does business for another
sent a proxy to the meeting to cast his vote for him
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Recent Examples of proxies
During the war, Iran created a blueprint for global economic leverage, and if the Strait of Hormuz becomes less crucial, Iran and its proxies could threaten other channels and pipelines in the future, noted Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
There are still proxies that Iran supports.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 11 May 2026
There are still proxies that-- Iran supports.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 11 May 2026
These proxies serve as the regime’s external walls, designed to outsource instability and keep the threat far from Tehran.
—Liram Koblentz-Stenzler, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
There are still proxies that-- Iran supports.
—CBS News, 10 May 2026
But the most common proxies, including tree rings, pollen and ice cores containing pockets of ancient air, have already been well studied.
—Hannah Richter, Scientific American, 7 May 2026
Shell and Maersk will be closely watched as direct proxies for the energy and shipping disruption.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Detectives are working to determine a motive, and whether there could be a link to Iranian proxies.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
David Goldman, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
There are still proxies that Iran supports.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 11 May 2026
There are still proxies that-- Iran supports.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 11 May 2026
These proxies serve as the regime’s external walls, designed to outsource instability and keep the threat far from Tehran.
—Liram Koblentz-Stenzler, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
There are still proxies that-- Iran supports.
—CBS News, 10 May 2026
But the most common proxies, including tree rings, pollen and ice cores containing pockets of ancient air, have already been well studied.
—Hannah Richter, Scientific American, 7 May 2026
Shell and Maersk will be closely watched as direct proxies for the energy and shipping disruption.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Detectives are working to determine a motive, and whether there could be a link to Iranian proxies.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proxies
Noun
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One of the many delegates to draw too much confidence from the outcome was Thomas Jefferson.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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The Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia with delegates from states meeting in what is now Independence Hall.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Prosecutors alleged that Sun’s actions included preventing representatives of the Taiwanese government from having access to the governor’s office.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Becker and Earthrise representatives will be in court again Thursday for a status hearing.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Our senators aren’t listening to us Few things in life are worse than listening to endless hold music when connecting to live customer service agents at your bank, utility, or airline.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Kerr had been meeting with media agents, Front Office Sports reported the week after the season ended, signaling a sign that the coach might return to broadcasting.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Body camera video of his arrest obtained by NBC News showed armed deputies swarming around Shaknovsky, who had two passengers in the back seat when he was apprehended.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
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The morning of May 6, deputies with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a house in the 500 block of East Branch Street.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Still, applicants and immigration attorneys say its unclear how big a difference the exemption will make.—
Amy Taxin,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Robinson will next appear in court on May 19, when his attorneys will argue to have portions of his preliminary hearing sealed.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The bill focuses on large health care companies that own pharmacies as well as insurers or pharmacy benefit managers, known as PBMs, which influence the prescription drugs Americans can get through insurance plans and how much those medications will cost.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Che’s managers did not immediately respond to Variety‘s requests for comment.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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“Proxies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proxies. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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