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
Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
But too hard of a line could backfire by driving up the highly visible cost of gasoline, which many Americans view as a proxy for the cost of living.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Leia Mendoza, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
The proxy statement also noted the company’s annual shareholder meeting would be held November 14.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Despite the criticism, Columbia University's Talley doesn't expect proxy advisors to lose their status anytime soon — especially as more retail investors enter the market who don't have the time to dive into proposals themselves.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
But too hard of a line could backfire by driving up the highly visible cost of gasoline, which many Americans view as a proxy for the cost of living.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
During a chase scene between Eve, Ares, and Athena (Jodie Turner-Smith), various life-size Dillinger lightcycles were created for the actors to ride on, alongside proxy motorcycles.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
The proxy statement also noted the company’s annual shareholder meeting would be held November 14.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proxy
Noun
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In the end, delegates voted to shelve the measure for two years so lawyers could study it.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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The festival will also continue with its competition and awards ceremony, something that Truffart says is very important for French delegates.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The deputy was seen on video struggling through makeshift barricades of mattresses and furniture before confronting Camacho, who was holding the boy in a chokehold with one hand while brandishing a knife in the other.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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With Rico Dowdle starting at running back for the first time since Week 6, Carolina’s offense was able to move the ball effectively on the ground, even with a makeshift offensive line missing multiple starters.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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Pearce, 43, was sentenced to 146 years to life in state prison Wednesday, a representative for the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office confirmed to Entertainment Weekly.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Guardian also reported that in 2001, Andrew was appointed as the government’s trade representative, a role that required him to travel abroad and help secure business for British companies.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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More physical defenses, a bigger stockpile of spare parts, greater grid transmission capacity from Europe, and backup supplies of natural gas are all urgently needed, the IEA said in an analysis of Ukraine’s readiness this week.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Despite Ravnik's previous role as one of Swift's own backup dancers on her Eras Tour, the couple did not make it out of week seven safely.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Products from companies like Cogent Security, 7AI, Prophet, and Dropzone AI, for instance, automate some of the routine defensive tactics that companies perform, using agents to send out alerts and escalate incident reports.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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Sandra Vergara is the newest real estate agent on Selling Sunset season 9.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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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Walter Gino Antonio became the final victim Antonio, 61, a security guard and Brevard County reserve deputy, was found along a remote Dixie County road wearing only socks.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Authorities have confirmed a man fatally stabbed last week was the husband of the woman that Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested on suspicion of his killing.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But the alternate tariff routes don’t provide the same speed, scale or flexibility the IEEPA does and would not fully recover the revenue lost, JPMorgan said in a note.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
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An endless array of alternate uniforms ensures the viewer is never quite certain which team is which.—
Steve Rushin,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Proxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proxy. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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