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
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
The 15-candidate primary race has become a proxy battle involving party divisions, faith, identity and foreign policy, testing whether old assumptions about who represents the district — and how — still apply.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The clash over Wexner’s naming rights has emerged as a proxy PR war running parallel to the ongoing legal fight over Ohio State’s culpability for Strauss’ abuse—with the first of those cases scheduled to go to trial this fall.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The report used France’s EPR system as a proxy to estimate California’s potential.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
The 15-candidate primary race has become a proxy battle involving party divisions, faith, identity and foreign policy, testing whether old assumptions about who represents the district — and how — still apply.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Unchecked proxy effects quietly reshape who continues through the recruiting process.
—Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The clash over Wexner’s naming rights has emerged as a proxy PR war running parallel to the ongoing legal fight over Ohio State’s culpability for Strauss’ abuse—with the first of those cases scheduled to go to trial this fall.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proxy
Noun
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The leadership role was approved without objection during a meeting of the commission, where delegates adopted agenda items and organizational decisions by consensus.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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The next morning, the delegates insisted that a photograph be made to commemorate the nomination.—
Harold Holzer,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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At the event Saturday, some attendees quietly sipped coffee in anticipation, while others grabbed a friend, significant other and hit a makeshift dance floor next to the order line.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2026
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All the chickens, turkeys, goats, and pigs carry a certain odor, their makeshift habitat a distinct unsightliness, which disagree with Bruce and his husband Darrell’s more regal tastes.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Roughly a dozen people attended the news conference, including two West Hollywood City Council members, representatives from survivor advocacy groups, attorneys and law professors.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps the people who should resign are the representatives and senators at the state and national levels who have taken the same oath and betray it by turning a blind eye to the unconstitutional acts committed every day by a lawless regime.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But this season-long no backup power forward or center, empty roster spots, bringing in Precious Achiuwa then releasing?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Cabrera, meanwhile, projects as the backup shortstop and can play all over the diamond.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Generally, federal immigration agents are allowed in health care settings where other members of the public are permitted, like waiting rooms, but need a warrant to access private patient areas.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The singer was honored alongside her majority female team, ranging from agents to tour managers.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Brown slowly migrated back into what is now a full-time sports reporting job, except for the occasional substitute role as a news anchor.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Feb. 2026
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The 21-year-old has started just three Premier League games and made seven substitute appearances in half a season at Molineux, and has made minimal impact under current head coach Rob Edwards.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Hours after her post, deputies assigned to the Salton City sheriff’s station responded to a call about the discovery of human remains in Salton City.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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According to Reyes-English’s suit, she was hired by the city in July 2013 as a senior field deputy, also known as a council aide, in Price’s council district.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For months, projects on some of the metro area's major highways and thoroughfares, including Interstates 64 and 265 and surface streets like Brownsboro Road, have forced drivers to find alternate routes and deal with longer travel times as construction has snarled traffic across town and beyond.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Feb. 2026
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Drivers were urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Proxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proxy. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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