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
Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
The second was eliminating its sponsorship of terrorist proxies threatening Israel and the world beyond.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Greg Myre, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026
The group is just one of several proxy hacking networks allied with Iran.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The figure, which includes units that are hotel-managed or listed on short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb, has become a proxy for how deeply tourism has penetrated the city center housing market.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
The second was eliminating its sponsorship of terrorist proxies threatening Israel and the world beyond.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
However, Gulf states reported attacks on oil infrastructure and Iranian state media said the Strait of Hormuz was being closed again in response to Israel's continued attacks on Lebanon, the base of Iran's proxy militia, Hezbollah.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026
The group is just one of several proxy hacking networks allied with Iran.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proxy
Noun
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While raising young children, Currie finally obtained her undergraduate degree in 1968 before working on the campaign of activist and lawyer Michael Shakman to be elected delegate to the 1969-70 constitutional convention.—
Hannah Meisel,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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In an interview with The Times, Hicks said the party relies on delegates to vet candidates before endorsement votes at the party convention.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The songs, by Randy Newman, are simple but charming little ditties, particularly the ensemble numbers where this makeshift band of misfits express their devotion to one another.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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The dome became a makeshift stage in the middle of the field.—
Niyaz Pirani,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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No Iranian delegation has yet departed for Islamabad, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing Iranian state TV, contradicting international media reports that a team of representatives was traveling.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Royal Family has spent the anniversary carrying out engagements and remembering the late Queen with a series of online tributes, and a reception for 190 guests, including representatives from many of the late Queen’s charities at Buckingham Palace.—
Katie Nicholl,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Gone somewhat unnoticed in Monday’s draft drama was the selection of Jackson, a three-year starter at Duke who can fill a need at backup point guard.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Stash a backup pair in your bag While the shoes-off policy has been largely phased out at most airports, there’s still the possibility that you’ll be asked to take your shoes off.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The other soldier is accused of having contact with a foreign agent, transmitting information to the enemy and other offenses, according to the indictment.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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In an early morning operation, FBI agents executed arrest warrants across Southern California in connection with federal indictments, according to the agency.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Not sure the substitute teaching stipends could match that.—
Jay Paris,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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On April 28, 2025, Charles was a substitute bus driver transporting 5-year-old Lens from Up Academy in Dorchester to his Hyde Park home, along with his 11-year-old cousin and a school bus full of kids.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Blair previously served as one of White House chief of staff Susie Wiles’s deputies.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
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Ann-Marie Guglieri, Yale's executive deputy director/chief operating officer of athletics, and Mary Berdo, deputy director of athletics, the second- and third-ranked positions in the department under Chun, purchased a house together in Milford, Connecticut, in June 2018, the deed shows.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Building on the 1986 graphic novel series by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, it is presciently set in an alternate present in which police officers wear masks to hide their identities.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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Through traffic should seek alternate routes.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Proxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proxy. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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