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
There are alternative sources for jobs data, such as ADP’s private-sector payrolls and proxies produced by the Chicago Fed, which Goolsbee oversees, but few good ways to track consumer prices.
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
However, of the 1,746 votes cast — some by alumni through proxies — 1,228 were in favor of no-confidence.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2025
Observers of the sport note that Kinahan’s influence on boxing endures, through proxies.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Now, with many of those proxies weakened, Iraq has become one of the last strongholds of Iranian influence.
—Emma Graham, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2025
Iran Remains a Spoiler For decades, the Islamic Republic of Iran has sought to use Palestinian proxies as a tool to disrupt and destabilize Israel.
—Ilan Berman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
And while the powerful Gulf monarchy has watched its main rival Iran and its proxies weakened during the past two year, the threat from Yemen's Houthis has been deeply destabilizing.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
In 2019, the Communist Party on the Chinese mainland started changing the rules, first with a law (introduced through its proxies in Hong Kong) to allow Hong Kong citizens to be extradited back to the mainland for trial under its authoritarian system.
—Peter Leyden, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Always fond of visual aids at his UN speeches, Netanyahu began by holding up a small map of Iran and its proxies in the region, boasting about Israeli military achievements over the past year.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
However, of the 1,746 votes cast — some by alumni through proxies — 1,228 were in favor of no-confidence.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2025
Observers of the sport note that Kinahan’s influence on boxing endures, through proxies.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Now, with many of those proxies weakened, Iraq has become one of the last strongholds of Iranian influence.
—Emma Graham, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2025
Iran Remains a Spoiler For decades, the Islamic Republic of Iran has sought to use Palestinian proxies as a tool to disrupt and destabilize Israel.
—Ilan Berman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
And while the powerful Gulf monarchy has watched its main rival Iran and its proxies weakened during the past two year, the threat from Yemen's Houthis has been deeply destabilizing.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
In 2019, the Communist Party on the Chinese mainland started changing the rules, first with a law (introduced through its proxies in Hong Kong) to allow Hong Kong citizens to be extradited back to the mainland for trial under its authoritarian system.
—Peter Leyden, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Always fond of visual aids at his UN speeches, Netanyahu began by holding up a small map of Iran and its proxies in the region, boasting about Israeli military achievements over the past year.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proxies
Noun
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This talk is presented as both a Tiger Talk and as part of the IFFR Pro Dialogues program of industry panels for industry and press delegates at the festival.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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China sent close to 800 delegates.—
Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The world’s diplomats must refuse to seat or recognise Min Aung Hlaing or his representatives at any summit or ministerial meeting.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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The evening convenes business and government leaders, distinguished military representatives and dignitaries to honor the military and veteran community, which is one of Harry's close causes.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Polls show that economic impacts are driving the voting bloc the most and Latino businesses across the country, from Miami to Los Angeles, are seeing a drop in foot traffic because of ICE agents targeting their communities.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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But in 1991, federal agents charged him with lying and continuing to traffic drugs.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The video depicts deputies struggling to enter before getting inside and arresting demonstrators, who had been broadcasting demands that Stanford place divestment proposals on an upcoming Board of Trustees agenda.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Ventura County Sheriff's office said deputies found 67 pounds of marijuana, fentanyl, cocaine, promethazine, hundreds of oxycodone pills, six rifles and three handguns inside Baz's home in Van Nuys.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Defense attorneys, meanwhile, argued the protesters actions were driven by humanitarian concerns, not criminal intent.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The two attorneys made a slew of arguments to defend their position, including that the pair of lawmakers did not have legal standing to bring a suit related to their official duties in the first place.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As much as possible, both managers will put their faith in the tried and trusted.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Some experts believe the total number of assets tied up in passive funds could be 2x higher because many active fund managers have started replicating passive fund strategies.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Proxies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proxies. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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