PROXY Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈpräk-sē

Definition of proxy

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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adjective

as in makeshift

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Recent Examples of proxy

Noun

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, meanwhile, repeated his warning Sunday that Iran or its proxies could launch an attack before the election to disrupt the vote, citing intelligence. — Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026 Whatever words blare out of your home's television speakers on Super Bowl Sunday during the halftime show are NFL approved by proxy. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Adjective

But the Iran war, and Houthi affiliation with Iran’s network of proxy groups, mean the current violence has far-reaching implications for the US, Israel, and the global energy economy. — Ariana Aspuru, Vox, 19 Oct. 2026 The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) lowered its forecast of global oil demand growth for this year, amid persistent risks to shipping from Iran and its proxy groups. — Max Rego, The Hill, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for proxy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for proxy

Noun

Yet inside the exhibition halls, delegates from around the world gathered to discuss investment, announce partnerships and explore technological solutions to the energy crisis.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Miss Universe 2026 will take place in Puerto Rico, with up to 120 delegates from around the world expected to participate.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of delegate

Adjective

Fans left flowers in a makeshift shrine outside Tenerife’s stadium.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
On Saturday, while the rain poured down outside, Marge Simpson in yellow body paint and Carrie Bradshaw with McDonald’s bag in hand (Big is moving to Paris) strutted down a makeshift runway at the new Public Hotel in West Hollywood.

— Meka Boyle, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of makeshift

Noun

The Times reached out to the actor’s representatives for details including the birth date and gender of the child but did not hear back.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Haaland’s jewelry—firefly earrings and a beaded necklace—nodded at the style of accessories that is representative of Native style and fashion.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of representative

Noun

The Information reported that Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth has discussed humanoid robots internally as a potential physical embodiment of the company’s Muse AI agent.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
To tout their readiness for the midterms, Fulton County officials invited media to the same sprawling elections hub where FBI agents seized more than 650 boxes of ballots and other 2020 election records nine months ago.

— Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of agent

Adjective

Six nonverbal autistic students were missing for hours before arriving at a Brooklyn school more than four hours late after a substitute bus driver got lost, according to a city investigation.

— Doug Williams, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
With zero acting gigs on the horizon and weary of taking handouts from Tori, Trina returns to Hollywood Arts for a substitute teaching position.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of substitute

Noun

Her day job is as deputy creative director at the Center for Biological Diversity in Tucson, Arizona.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Notable Nuclear power is key to bolstering energy security in Africa, but its rollout on the continent requires workforce training and safety regulations, said Daniel Poneman, former US deputy enerfy secretary.

— Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of deputy

Adjective

The Pittsburgh Penguins have unveiled their Hometown Remix uniforms, the newest set of alternate uniforms designed to celebrate the culture and fans of Pittsburgh.

— Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Drivers should turn around and find an alternate route, and not underestimate the depth of floodwaters, according to the department.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

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