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
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Tesla does not precisely define deliveries in its shareholder communications, though the metric is widely treated as a proxy for sales.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
Nolan Fahrenkopf, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025
The proxy advisory firms have come under pressure in recent months.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The army has long held a dominant role in the country’s politics, though its civilian proxy was roundly defeated in 2020 polls — just before a coup the following year which then revived dormant fighting between the military and myriad ethnic opposition forces.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Tesla does not precisely define deliveries in its shareholder communications, though the metric is widely treated as a proxy for sales.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Iran has also begun relying on cryptocurrency to aid in the sale of oil linked to weapons programs – both for itself and proxy forces such as the Houthis and Hezbollah.
—Nolan Fahrenkopf, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025
The proxy advisory firms have come under pressure in recent months.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proxy
Noun
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This is why the delegates translated it into multiple languages immediately and sent copies intended for King Louis XVI of France and King Carlos III of Spain on the first ship bound for Europe on July 8.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The advisory board will consist of up to two delegates from each club, including investors, cultural leaders and sports legends.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Another photo showed the pro-skateboarder lying on the ground with a makeshift pillow as men sat by and cared for him.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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City authorities had started destroying the makeshift homes of people living on the streets and impounding their possessions.—
Saumya Roy,
The Dial,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The pork is marinated for 12 to 24 hours in a special blend of Mexican spices mixed with orange juice, according to a restaurant representative, and cooked for five to six hours.—
Alexa Stone
January 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Her representatives quickly shut down the claims.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Limited backup power could knock out internet access, leaving millions to wait for instant answers.—
Jamie Yuccas,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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His father, Osaar, was a backup quarterback at UCLA from 2005-09.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Good was seen in multiple videos reversing her Honda Pilot as ICE agents attempted to open her car door, then moving forward and to the right when the agent opened fire, first through the windshield and then twice through the vehicle's open window, killing the mother of three from Colorado.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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On he west side of 35W, agents formed a line along the Lake Street corridor.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Though some people do entirely substitute cannabis for alcohol, this doesn’t appear to be having widespread effects on drinking.—
Kate Bernot,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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Georgia was attending college part time and working as a substitute grade-school teacher.—
Bob Cary,
Outdoor Life,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Minneapolis police and deputies with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office are still on the scene for crowd control measures, and metal gates have been set up to keep protesters at bay.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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When a patrol deputy arrived, authorities said the suspect was found nude and swimming in a pond located on the caller’s property.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In an alternate timeline, Brad Marchand might be on the other side for Tuesday’s game between the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Officials are encouraging drivers to use alternate routes.—
Zacharia Washington,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Proxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proxy. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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