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
Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
But this week’s pair of episodes kick off a new day, filled with promise and a slew of choices that Robert (and by proxy, the player) will have to make.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
Por John Blakey, Harvard Business Review, 4 Nov. 2025
Musk, in a separate X post on Wednesday, also called into question the role of proxy advisory firms generally.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The Marvel entertainment chairman was a major force behind his Palm Beach neighbor Nelson Peltz’s proxy fight at Disney in 2023 that aimed to make changes at the studio and claim a board seat for Peltz.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
But this week’s pair of episodes kick off a new day, filled with promise and a slew of choices that Robert (and by proxy, the player) will have to make.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Some pointed to proxy measures like Net Promoter Score or employee engagement surveys.
—Por John Blakey, Harvard Business Review, 4 Nov. 2025
Musk, in a separate X post on Wednesday, also called into question the role of proxy advisory firms generally.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proxy
Noun
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This is why the delegates translated it into multiple languages immediately and sent copies intended for King Louis XVI of France and King Carlos III of Spain on the first ship bound for Europe on July 8.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The advisory board will consist of up to two delegates from each club, including investors, cultural leaders and sports legends.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Vargas floated groups of migrants across the informal border crossing between Guatemala and Mexico on a makeshift raft made from wooden boards lashed to fat inner tubes.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Chargers ruled out tackle Bobby Hart for their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night at SoFi Stadium, which means another makeshift offensive line.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Deborah Lavioletta, a lifelong Detroiter and 73-year-old pharmaceutical representative, was seated on a media podium, swaying to the music behind two younger women dancing enthusiastically at a cocktail table.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Many of the Supreme Court justices, including those in the conservative majority, cast a skeptical eye on the sweeping duties as representatives for the administration and the petitioners made their cases over the course of more than three hours.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The 32-year-old allowed two more goals in the period before being pulled out of the game by Blues head coach Jim Montgomery for backup goalie Joel Hofer.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Shedeur Sanders was listed as the Cleveland Browns' backup quarterback behind Dillon Gabriel after Joe Flacco was traded to the Cincinnati Bengals in early October.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The woman, Marimar Martinez, is accused of closely pursuing the agent and ramming into his car.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The team settled for adding TE Josh Whyle and defensive lineman Arron Mosby from the practice squad to the active roster, but Green Bay is apparently in on one prominent free-agent defensive back as well.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Though some people do entirely substitute cannabis for alcohol, this doesn’t appear to be having widespread effects on drinking.—
Kate Bernot,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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Georgia was attending college part time and working as a substitute grade-school teacher.—
Bob Cary,
Outdoor Life,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The impact of the storm was worsened by clogged waterways in an already flood-prone area, and an apparent lack of understanding of early warnings, Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV, deputy administrator for the Philippines Office of Civil Defense told local media.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Darbin Wofford, deputy director of health care for the centrist Democratic group Third Way, said even if there’s an agreement that reopens the government without a subsidy extension, Republicans already own the consequences.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Customers can show their Kroger loyalty card or alternate ID and present their military ID or proof of service.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Cincinnati Police Department advises travelers to use alternate routes at this time.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Proxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proxy. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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