subagent

noun

Definition of subagentnext
as in agency

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  1. agency
  2. executor
  3. assignee
  4. subagency
  5. attorney
  6. agent
  7. proxy
  8. delegate
Noun
  • Its effectiveness will depend on how federal agencies identify emerging threats and respond to companies or individuals that cross legal boundaries.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The foundation, which produces major sporting events including the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, saw an opportunity to build on the event’s extraordinary momentum using its experience with corporate partnerships, event production and city agencies.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of agency
Noun
  • Further, the claim that the executor has withheld or ‘cut’ payments is a complete fabrication.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Michael’s former entertainment attorney John Branca (who was rehired eight days before Michael’s death) and the music executive John McClain were named co-executors of the estate, per a 2002 will.
    — Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of executor
Noun
  • Agents in Jira are generally available, allowing teams to assign work items to AI agents using the same interface as for human assignees, with full audit logging designed for compliance teams.
    — Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
  • To assign a task, simply tick a box, add a description, choose assignees, and input an optional due date.
    — Robert Anderson, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of assignee
Noun
  • Employers would likely have to present their plans to OSHA, a subagency of the Labor Department, during a workplace inspection and could be fined for violations.
    — Sarah Chaney Cambon, WSJ, 7 Apr. 2021
  • The subcommittee took particular aim at the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, a subagency within the Executive Office of the President.
    — Matthew Brown, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2020
Definition of subagency
Noun
  • Chambers himself is now accused of riot, conspiracy to riot, and money laundering offenses, defense attorney Aitor Martínez Jiménez told the Washington Examiner.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The attorney noted that immediately after the midterm elections last week, lawmakers such as Garcia accompanied their warnings of upcoming investigations with Instagram posts that received media attention and thousands of reshares.
    — Pranshu Verma The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of attorney
Noun
  • In a world where chatbots and agents easily answer most generic questions for free, the value of news organizations seeking payment from readers could be to provide a perspective that audiences know has been verified by a human being.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The reports came two days after federal immigration agents conducted an operation in nearby Davis.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of agent
Noun
  • Iran has long backed the Houthis as a powerful proxy force, particularly as a counter to Iran's arch-foe Saudi Arabia, which shares a long border with Yemen.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • And yet, to a large degree, Mendoza and Ciscomani are mere stand-ins, their candidacies serving as little more than proxies for the president and his opposition.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of proxy
Noun
  • Yet inside the exhibition halls, delegates from around the world gathered to discuss investment, announce partnerships and explore technological solutions to the energy crisis.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Miss Universe 2026 will take place in Puerto Rico, with up to 120 delegates from around the world expected to participate.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of delegate
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“Subagent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subagent. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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