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
Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Heating oil, a proxy for jet fuel, also rose 4%, while wholesale gas prices rose 2%.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 1 June 2026
James H. Lee, Fortune, 28 May 2026
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
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Noun
Credit analysts, index providers, market makers, auditors, lenders, data vendors, quant funds, derivatives desks, proxy advisers, fiduciaries, short sellers, and regulators all build systems on the assumption that public-company fundamentals arrive every ninety days.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Heating oil, a proxy for jet fuel, also rose 4%, while wholesale gas prices rose 2%.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 1 June 2026
Adjective
Instead, existing exchange rules and proxy advisory firms dampen their voice, their governance rights, and ultimately their financial interests.
—James H. Lee, Fortune, 28 May 2026
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
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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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Laurence, 41, a former ambulance worker, fashioned a makeshift sling for his new wife, and the couple remained at the celebration for the rest of the evening.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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More than 3,000 people died in 2025 trying to reach the Canary Islands, often in makeshift dinghies, according to the NGO Caminando Fronteras.—
Joshua McElwee,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Noun
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An email to representatives for Affinity Gaming was not immediately returned.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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According to the petition documents, Jackson had initially been assured by Reiner’s siblings, Jake and Romy, and a family representative that his fees would be paid by the family.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 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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Morrison pushed back, making a substitute motion to adopt the budget as presented by staff and revisit the item in August.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Many substitute compact sand, faux turf, or clay blends.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Pritchard, who served as a deputy under multiple Yolo County supervisors and spent decades as a teacher, has the support of the Yolo County Business PAC, which backs pro-business candidates.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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In fact, sheriff's deputies handcuffed a Black man accused of assaulting another Black man.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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If the alternate winner also fails to comply, the Prize will remain unawarded.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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What’s an alternate title for your show?—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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“Proxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proxy. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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