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
But at least Netanyahu has a consistent strategic purpose for attacking Iran, which has for years been using its proxies to harm Israel and routinely calls for its elimination as a state.
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Marc Champion, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, though Iran and its proxies had been suspected, as Tehran maintains its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz and Emirati officials’ rhetoric against Iran has intensified.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
From that moment on, people in Cuba have been unable to access El Estornudo except through technological tricks like VPNs and proxies that alter their geolocation.
—Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026
Over time, these efforts — or at least some — have endeared Colossal to many conservationists, who may not think using vast sums to de-extinct animal proxies is the best use of resources, but who see the benefit of an influx of interest and capital into the space.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Iran’s proxies in Iraq also possess advanced arsenals, including ballistic missiles and anti-aircraft weapons.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Still, due to such limitations, the rights of proxies do not have the same ethical preeminence as real autonomy exercised by an individual herself or himself.
—Adam W. Gaffney, STAT, 18 May 2026
Separately, a drone strike caused a fire near a UAE nuclear facility, while Saudi Arabia reported intercepting drones apparently entering its airspace from Iraq, perhaps launched by Iranian proxies.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
After a thousand days of war with Iranian proxies, most recently with Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Prime Minister is trying, and failing, to effect regime change in Tehran.
—Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Marc Champion, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, though Iran and its proxies had been suspected, as Tehran maintains its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz and Emirati officials’ rhetoric against Iran has intensified.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
From that moment on, people in Cuba have been unable to access El Estornudo except through technological tricks like VPNs and proxies that alter their geolocation.
—Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026
Over time, these efforts — or at least some — have endeared Colossal to many conservationists, who may not think using vast sums to de-extinct animal proxies is the best use of resources, but who see the benefit of an influx of interest and capital into the space.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Iran’s proxies in Iraq also possess advanced arsenals, including ballistic missiles and anti-aircraft weapons.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Still, due to such limitations, the rights of proxies do not have the same ethical preeminence as real autonomy exercised by an individual herself or himself.
—Adam W. Gaffney, STAT, 18 May 2026
Separately, a drone strike caused a fire near a UAE nuclear facility, while Saudi Arabia reported intercepting drones apparently entering its airspace from Iraq, perhaps launched by Iranian proxies.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
After a thousand days of war with Iranian proxies, most recently with Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Prime Minister is trying, and failing, to effect regime change in Tehran.
—Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proxies
Noun
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But only about a quarter of the state’s delegates are Democrats.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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In the district, Fazio won all delegates from multiple towns, including Simsbury, Southbury, Thomaston, Washington, Watertown, and Wolcott.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Blossfeldt and Sander, along with Albert Renger-Patzsch, were the leading photographic representatives of the loose movement baptized, in 1925, as the New Objectivity.—
Max Norman,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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The company is working closely with federal, state, and local representatives.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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Vucic, government officials and the pro-government media have branded critics as foreign agents who wish to destroy the country — rhetoric that has ramped up political polarization.—
Jovana Gec,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Carbajal isn’t the only business owner who says fear of immigration agents kept customers home.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Noun
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The deputies then turned off the body camera microphones, according to court records.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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After the Kia exited the freeway at Douglas Boulevard in Roseville, deputies deployed a spike strip, Igoe said.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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In a complaint filed Thursday, Texas AG attorneys said Meta’s claims are false and that the company can and does read the unencrypted contents of WhatsApp messages.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2026
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The attorneys for former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores’ discrimination lawsuit against the NFL subpoenaed 25 teams and requested more than 1,000 documents, according to recent court filings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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In a whirlwind 14 days, the PWHL announced the four expansion teams, two new general managers and finalists for major awards — all while Montreal and Ottawa played for the Walter Cup.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The next time a team member is struggling, Wendler says managers should resist the instinct to question motivation or fit.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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“Proxies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proxies. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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