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noun

ˈpräk-sē How to pronounce proxy (audio)
Definition of proxynext
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
Some states support a proxy home address that’s legitimate for use on all legal and financial documents. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 The Houthis are one of several Iranian proxies that have threatened to widen the conflict with the rebel group striking commercial shipping and recently ramping up attacks targeting Saudi Arabia. — Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Adjective
Saudi Arabia and its five Gulf Cooperation Council allies in the region have been attacked dozens of times by Iran and its proxy groups during the war. — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 29 July 2026 The initiative explicitly disqualifies proxy signals, such as skin temperature, from the SPRIND Continuous Hormone Monitoring Challenge. — Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for proxy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proxy
  1. delegate
  2. makeshift
  3. representative
  4. backup
  5. agent
  6. substitute
  7. deputy
  8. alternate
Noun
  • Its members included farmers, laborers, and reformers, and delegates included representatives from local unions and labor bodies.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
  • This week, Cuba commemorated Castro with events including the International Book Fair, art exhibitions, concerts and gatherings of delegates from leftist organizations across the continent.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of delegate
Adjective
  • The makeshift ballpark, which hosted the White Sox and Yankees in 2021 and the Cubs and Reds in 2022, now has permanent locker rooms and suites.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Agent Mulder, hot on the trail of a group of murderers who are harvesting their victims' organs, breaks into a makeshift laboratory in an attempt to save an abducted woman.
    — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of makeshift
Noun
  • Variety has reached out to representatives for ABC and Gutman for comment.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • After the notice of rescission was sent, Teefey allegedly contacted Bespoke’s representatives suggesting that investors should not file a suit claiming the company had an escrow account to return the investments, this week’s lawsuit says.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of representative
Adjective
  • The Bears have been practicing without defensive end Montez Sweat, left tackle Braxton Jones, backup safety/cornerback Cam Lewis and backup safety Elijah Hicks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • No changes to the backup O-lines, where backup left guard Andrew Rupcich could be tracking toward a roster spot given the lack of depth behind top backup center/guard Ben Brown.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of backup
Noun
  • Working with a real estate agent, Belmonte quickly saw homes in his price range selling for far more than their asking prices.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Other ways to prevent cockroaches with baking soda are to utilize it as a cleaning agent.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of agent
Adjective
  • Fellow forward Thomas-Asante was used sparingly, making two substitute appearances in Ghana’s four games.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Finally, in minute 106, substitute Ferran Torres scored a goal for Spain, securing them the World Cup victory and denying Argentina a back-to-back win.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 July 2026
Definition of substitute
Noun
  • Among them were Broward County sheriff’s deputies who wanted photos and a trio of women who lamented they had been drawn into a new Republican-leaning district.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • His prosecutor was a young Johnnie Cochran, later to be a superstar defense lawyer, then a deputy city attorney.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of deputy
Adjective
  • More information on the closure and alternate routes is on SF Public Works' website.
    — Sooji Nam, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Or do the mysterious events preceding the time jump hint at an alternate explanation?
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of alternate

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“Proxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proxy. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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