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

The Magnificent 7 remains a good proxy for mega-cap technology to watch this earnings season. — Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Krebs cited research from Spur, a proxy-tracking service, that found some smart TV apps can include hidden tools that share your home internet connection with outside companies. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Adjective

The fight for Michigan’s open Senate seat is becoming an early proxy war over the Democratic Party’s future, with progressives and establishment leaders lining up behind rival candidates in one of the country’s most important battleground states. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026 In its proxy statement, for example, Fox cited revenue growth at its popular streaming service Tubi and high ratings for Fox News and Fox Sports. — Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for proxy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for proxy

Noun

Many business owners work long hours, juggle multiple roles and struggle to delegate tasks.

— Eyal Lifshitz, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The convention will be made up of 601 delegates from Maine's 16 counties.

— Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 10 July 2026

Definition of delegate

Adjective

In a victory march across the makeshift bridge, the soldiers transported 140 Carthaginian elephants from Sicily to Rome’s Circus Maximus, according to the first-century historian Pliny the Elder.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
One photo depicts a person curled up on a piece of cardboard, using a pillow and, as a makeshift blanket, a tarp.

— Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of makeshift

Noun

The representative then asked for an explanation for why that much water was needed.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
The superstar couple wed in a ceremony on July 3, which was officiated by actor and comedian Adam Sandler, a representative for Swift confirmed to ABC News at the time.

— Mason Leib, ABC News, 10 July 2026

Definition of representative

Adjective

Servin was called up after Langeliers’ thumb contusion as a backup catching option should Jonah Heim need to come out of the game with Langeliers out.

— Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Meanwhile, numerous Maine Democrats were working their political networks, offering their services as backup candidates.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of backup

Noun

These gateways address growing concerns about ungoverned AI agents directly interacting with production systems, offering vital governance, security, cost management, and observability.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
The agent confiscated the letter, carried by Cuban businessman Roberto Carlos Chamizo, and sent him back to Havana.

— Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of agent

Noun

Travis Medema, chief deputy for the Oregon State Fire Marshall, said his office will use FireSat to plan escape routes and monitor fires.

— Eric Niiler, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
With the help of a family friend, a retired deputy sheriff, Robinson’s parents persuaded him to surrender to authorities, according to charging documents.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of deputy

Adjective

North Field on Tinian, which was once the busiest airport in the world, was shut down after the war but is undergoing renovation to become an alternate base to Guam as Washington tries to disperse its assets around the region.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
With the facilities unavailable, Caltrans is encouraging travelers to plan ahead by identifying alternate places to stop for fuel, food, restroom breaks and rest before beginning their trip.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

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