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
ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Police investigate potential link to Iran proxies Several arson attacks have been claimed online in the name of Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
It was widely seen as a major geopolitical breakthrough that reduced the risk of direct and proxy conflict, said Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, a researcher at the Center of Economic and Law Studies in Indonesia.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Detectives are working to determine a motive, and whether there could be a link to Iranian proxies.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Police investigate potential link to Iran proxies Several arson attacks have been claimed online in the name of Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Miad Maleki, who played a central role in Treasury Department sanctions campaigns against Iran and its network of proxy groups, said in an on-camera interview the current moment reflects a rare convergence of economic, political and diplomatic leverage against Tehran.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
It was widely seen as a major geopolitical breakthrough that reduced the risk of direct and proxy conflict, said Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, a researcher at the Center of Economic and Law Studies in Indonesia.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proxy
Noun
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At the California Democratic Party convention in February, von Wilpert won a majority of delegates’ votes — just short of the 60% threshold for an official party endorsement — while Campa-Najjar won 18%.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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And over his right shoulder, a few dozen feet but a world away, FIFA delegates settled in for a luxurious catered lunch.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Gary Wilcox, a member of the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, concluded his opening remarks at the May Day protest with a blessing of the Miccosukee Tribe’s land, which is adjacent to the makeshift immigration detention camp, saying real suffering is happening to those being caged under the tents.—
Churchill Ndonwie
May 2,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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In a makeshift demonstration kitchen in Concord, California, cooking oil splatters in and around a frying pan, which catches fire on an unattended gas stove.—
Cyrus Farivar,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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At the same commission meeting, officials urged the Fontainebleau to meet with the neighborhood association and voted to have Meiner, the mayor, act as the city’s representative in the discussions.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Following a political career spanning five decades, Webster is not seeking re-election as the representative for Florida’s 11th district, which takes in a wide swath of west Central Florida.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Dillon Gabriel moved to a backup role as Deshaun Watson remained on the physically unable to perform list, even after the team opened his 21-day practice window in December.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2026
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These NOTAMs usually cover a few minutes to a few hours for a primary launch date, and perhaps a backup date in the event of a delay.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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Beyond the question of criminal referrals, the commission’s report urged DHS to restrict certain ICE and Customs and Border Protection practices, including the use of chemical agents, physical force and vehicle pursuits during civil immigration enforcement.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Beginning in the late 1970s, it was occupied by actor, puppeteer, and voice artist Chuck McCann and his wife, William Morris agent Betty Fanning, who lived there for 45 years until their deaths in 2018 and early 2026, respectively.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Take away the competition, substitute bureaucrats for private ownership, and the mess starts.—
Star Parker,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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The district deployed more than 2,600 substitute teachers and about 940 substitute educational support professionals to fill in at 76 schools.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Gerard Moorer, 42, of Chicago, who served as Davis’ deputy district director and ran unsuccessfully for the statehouse himself in 2020, was charged in the nine-page indictment with three counts of wire fraud, each of which is punishable by up to 20 years in prison.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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An Israeli official told CNN that Israel believes the deputy commander of the Radwan force was also hurt in the attack.—
Alejandra Jaramillo,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Motorists are being advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Drivers were urged to avoid the area and use an alternate route.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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“Proxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proxy. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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