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
Charlie Campbell, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Iran can retaliate through missiles, proxies and asymmetric attacks across the region.
—Shawn Vandiver, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
This then developed into Russia using proxy forces in eastern Ukrainian regions and then unmarked Russian personnel appearing during the seizure of Crimea in 2014.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
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Noun
For decades, that Iranian proxies had targeted American allies with relative impunity had been a source of schadenfreude for Beijing.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Iran can retaliate through missiles, proxies and asymmetric attacks across the region.
—Shawn Vandiver, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Because if these endorsement misadventures are any indication, the Democratic Party has a long road still to travel to repair its own proxy battles over deeper issues.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
This then developed into Russia using proxy forces in eastern Ukrainian regions and then unmarked Russian personnel appearing during the seizure of Crimea in 2014.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proxy
Noun
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Because of Jesse, the Democratic Party changed its rules, ending the winner-take-all distribution of delegates during presidential primaries, which meant underdogs and outsiders like Bill Clinton or Bernie Sanders could stay competitive and build momentum instead of getting knocked out early.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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But Grégory Caulier, the general delegate of the César Awards, released a statement to Variety, putting conspiracy theories to rest.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Cars line up at all hours, hoods serving as makeshift tables while drivers unwrap sandwiches still warm from the press.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Three makeshift camps have been closed as a result of people finding housing, including a more permanent Fountain Square camp that garnered media coverage after residents called attention to growing piles of trash and reports of animal abuse.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Oncor representative Ashton Miller explained that the substation powers the surrounding neighborhood.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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In January, Rourke’s management team set up a GoFundMe to help keep the actor in his home, with his representative Kimberly Hines listed as the benefactor.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Another backup center option for down the road.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Many digital services have been restored over the past few days, but the Iranian drone strikes could sharpen focus on multi-region replication and backup options, Scott Tindall, partner in the infrastructure and energy team at law firm Hogan Lovells, told me.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The partnership formed only after Wimbledon, arranged through Tien’s agent, despite the two having lived in the same Southern California tennis orbit for years without ever meeting.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Bruising drops in software company stocks this year have left investors struggling to discern which firms will be least and most affected by competition from AI agents.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Dropped on the wrong side of the street by the substitute bus driver, Lens was crossing in front of the bus towards his house when he was fatally struck.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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In the film, solar panels happen to serve as a substitute reflective surface.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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Emily Hampsten, deputy chief of staff for Durbin, confirmed Wednesday morning that the senator was referring to the Sacramento mother.—
Mathew Miranda
Updated March 4,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Law enforcement called off the chase because of safety concerns, but deputies later found the Chevrolet at a gas station in Georgetown, according to the affidavit.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Drivers are urged to take alternate routes and allow extra time while traveling through the area.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Unrivaled, a three-on-three alternate women’s basketball league played during the WNBA’s offseason, is now leading the way in sports tourism.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Proxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proxy. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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