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
Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 25 July 2025
Meanwhile, Senegal’s $1.1 billion 2017 eurobond — a proxy for its ability to borrow — has seen yields climb from 8.6% to 12.8% over the past year.
—Joël Té-Léssia Assoko, semafor.com, 25 July 2025
Tesla amended its bylaws in 2023 to provide shareholders with proxy access rights, meaning a shareholder or group of shareholders owning 3% or more of Tesla for at least three years can nominate directors to Tesla’s board.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 24 July 2025
On April 21, shortly after his proxy army surrendered to the Communists, Kennedy suffered a bruising press conference.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2025
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Adjective
But since August, proxy companies tied to the team have purchased at least 13 parcels near Burnham Yard and made sellers sign nondisclosure agreements.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 25 July 2025
Meanwhile, Senegal’s $1.1 billion 2017 eurobond — a proxy for its ability to borrow — has seen yields climb from 8.6% to 12.8% over the past year.
—Joël Té-Léssia Assoko, semafor.com, 25 July 2025
Tesla amended its bylaws in 2023 to provide shareholders with proxy access rights, meaning a shareholder or group of shareholders owning 3% or more of Tesla for at least three years can nominate directors to Tesla’s board.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 24 July 2025
On April 21, shortly after his proxy army surrendered to the Communists, Kennedy suffered a bruising press conference.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proxy
Noun
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One by one, delegates at the United Nations expressed support for a new panel of scientists who would advise countries on how to address chemicals and toxic waste.—
Lisa Song,
ProPublica,
7 Aug. 2025
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During the Honolulu convention, delegates unanimously passed a resolution to advocate for this federal incentive.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, others are stressing the importance of electing representatives who are aligned with Trump’s agenda.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Aug. 2025
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On hand were representatives of the New York Jewish Coalition for Criminal Justice Reform, a nonprofit that helmed the project, and its funders, including JCRC-NY, the Revson Foundation, the NY Board of Rabbis and Central Synagogue.—
Marla Brown Fogelman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Producer Berman got a call from Washington’s longtime WME agent, Andrew Finkelstein.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Aug. 2025
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Florida Keys deputies arrested a Miami man on DUI and child neglect charges Wednesday who identified himself as a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, according to the sheriff’s office.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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When the deputy approached the car, a strong odor of cannabis wafted from inside.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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Ming spent nearly nine years with the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Department, serving as a training officer and acting sergeant in addition to being a deputy.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Olympic alternate Tiana Sumanasekera delivered another strong beam routine on her signature event, hitting her triple series for a 13.800.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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In an alternate universe, the leading roles of Rose and Jack in 1997's Titanic might not have been Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio.—
Diana Pearl,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The order is temporary, since arguments in the case are still pending Plaintiffs presented witnesses Wednesday and Thursday in support of the injunction, while attorneys for the state and federal government were scheduled to present next week.—
DAVID FISCHER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
8 Aug. 2025
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Escrow Escrow is a neutral third party—often a title company or attorney—that holds funds and documents until all closing conditions are met.—
James Nelson,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The project is nominated for three Emmys, including best comedy series and acting nods for Bell and Brody.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Aug. 2025
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His last acting role was in the 2021 teen comedy This Is the Year.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Proxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proxy. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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