as in delegate
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 proxy
Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
To celebrate Monroe’s 100th birthday on June 1, five photos from the shoot are being auctioned off through proxy bidding until Tuesday morning, when the live auction will occur.
—Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Iran’s proxy war has crossed oceans and is now knocking on America’s door.
—FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
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Noun
By activating its regional proxy, the Houthis in Yemen, Iran could orchestrate the closure of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, blocking another vital artery connecting major trade routes between Europe, Asia and the Arab world.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
To celebrate Monroe’s 100th birthday on June 1, five photos from the shoot are being auctioned off through proxy bidding until Tuesday morning, when the live auction will occur.
—Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Adjective
Wilson previously asked the company to reimburse expenses associated with his proxy contest, but ultimately agreed instead to a donation that Lululemon will make to Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver, where Lululemon was founded, to support athletics, art and landscaping.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Iran’s proxy war has crossed oceans and is now knocking on America’s door.
—FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proxy
Noun
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Speaking between ballots, Tafoya repeatedly reminded delegates about the importance of winning the general election, while Schwarze encouraged them not to compromise their principles.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Frederiksen said Tafoya's broadcasting career could be an asset in a primary race, though her appeal to convention delegates remains an open question.—
Liz Christy,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Demonstrators have been attempting to block people and vehicles from entering and exiting, linking their arms in a human chain and using trash cans, umbrellas and other items as makeshift shields and barricades.—
Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Turn a folding table into a makeshift dining table.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Weiss and Bilton were present, along with CBS News president Tom Cibrowski and a human resources representative, according to a source.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Phelan still serves in the House as the representative for District 21 in Beaumont, Texas.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Every business trip now includes backup flights, refundable bookings, and extra insurance.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Hawks, whose only other offer was from North Texas, will immediately compete for a backup job at tackle behind Cantwell and Matthew McCoy.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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The real payoff is in watching Jackie, along with the actress playing her, slowly molt out of brand protection mode, and the always likable Goldstein is content to accept his role as a mere agent of that change.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
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Epstein told them to wait, walked over to the agents himself, and returned ten minutes later.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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At the height of her piousness, Adele is confronted with a substitute English teacher, Bromley Stokes, a hippie from San Francisco, who, to her dismay, changes all the rules of school.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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However, when lawmakers passed the cannabis sales bills in March, Spanberger proposed a substitute bill of her own with several changes, but the General Assembly rejected her amendments and sent the original bill back unchanged.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
Noun
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According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, deputies raided the home and found eight people recovering from cosmetic surgery inside, along with two employees.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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But a comment made by deputy commissioner Bill Daly during the annual State of the NHL news conference with commissioner Gary Bettman on Tuesday helps illustrate why the issue remains anything but easy for many with a stake in tournaments such as the 2028 World Cup.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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That alternate channel has become even more important after Iran vowed Monday to completely close the strait in response to ongoing Israeli attacks in Lebanon.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Deviations due to materials shortages or supplier delays cannot easily be overcome by using alternate channels.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Proxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proxy. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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