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
Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The bill would create a new framework for tackling threats posed by foreign governments and their proxies, an area critics say Britain's existing counterterrorism laws were not designed to address.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
There are fears that the situation could escalate and drag the volatile Tigray region into a proxy war, even as relief agencies warn of a dire humanitarian situation on the ground.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
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Noun
The case drew widespread attention because Dee Dee was suspected of having Munchausen syndrome by proxy, a form of abuse in which a caregiver exaggerates, fabricates or induces illness in someone under their care.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The bill would create a new framework for tackling threats posed by foreign governments and their proxies, an area critics say Britain's existing counterterrorism laws were not designed to address.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Adjective
Palo Alto Networks’ board has documented its efforts to respond to shareholder concerns in proxy statements.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
There are fears that the situation could escalate and drag the volatile Tigray region into a proxy war, even as relief agencies warn of a dire humanitarian situation on the ground.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proxy
Noun
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After his conversations with the US delegates, Zelensky said security guarantees remain critical for the next stages of the peace process.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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On the night of August 28, police kettled the protesters into a small area outside the Conrad Hilton Hotel and, in full view of convention delegates, assaulted them under color of authority.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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From sleeping in a makeshift bed en route to family vacations to hiding extra guests under blankets while sneaking into drive-in movies to the potential perils of prom night, that long wheelbase and ample storage cabin carried generations toward adulthood in stately safety.—
John Lewinski,
Robb Report,
8 Dec. 2025
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Wanya Morris, already the biggest liability on a makeshift offensive line, lasted all of one snap before leaving on a cart with a knee injury.—
Sam McDowell
Updated December 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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As questions swirl about James’ future, ESPN reported that James representatives and the Lakers are engaged in talks the structure of a new contract.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Following more than three hours of meeting time devoted to presentations by county staff and project representatives and approximately 75 public commenters, the board voted 5-0 to approve the long-running and controversial Upper Westside Project.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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However, he was relegated to a backup role after just three games.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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The clip shows footage of the singer running intense rehearsals with her backup dancers and practicing surprise guest appearances with the likes of Florence Welch and Ed Sheeran.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The third-year wide receiver and the Panthers agreed to a three-year, $34 million contract extension Thursday, according to Coker’s agent, Matt Glose.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Immigration agents had been pursuing an undocumented immigrant who was accompanied by his family and drove into the parking lot of Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle school, where agents pulled the parents from the car, authorities and witnesses said.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Many substitute compact sand, faux turf, or clay blends.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
3 June 2026
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At the height of her piousness, Adele is confronted with a substitute English teacher, Bromley Stokes, a hippie from San Francisco, who, to her dismay, changes all the rules of school.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
1 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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Minutes after the news conference ended, Dyer’s deputy chief of staff Heather Fagan approached him, looking pale.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Barack Obama expanded the White House tennis courts to allow an alternate use of full-court basketball.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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The area was expected to be closed for several hours, according to police, who advised residents to seek alternate routes.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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“Proxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proxy. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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