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
Jake Sullivan, TIME, 20 Jan. 2025
And the only way to end the war was, frankly, with massive pressure on Hamas and knocking out the other proxies that were supporting Hamas.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2025
Think of El-Waylly’s book as a sort of proxy mentor—a friendly and unintimidating resource of cooking information that provides you with both the how and the why, and does so in a way that feels casual and conversational.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 17 Jan. 2025
But the dispute is becoming a proxy for broader debates about civility.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Its proxies Hezbollah and Hamas have been badly wounded.
—Jake Sullivan, TIME, 20 Jan. 2025
And the only way to end the war was, frankly, with massive pressure on Hamas and knocking out the other proxies that were supporting Hamas.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2025
Think of El-Waylly’s book as a sort of proxy mentor—a friendly and unintimidating resource of cooking information that provides you with both the how and the why, and does so in a way that feels casual and conversational.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 17 Jan. 2025
But the dispute is becoming a proxy for broader debates about civility.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proxy
Noun
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Despite the speculation, Barron has previously declined formal political roles, including serving as a Florida GOP delegate for the Republican National Convention.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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As the convention was ending, a delegate from rural Illinois asked Raby what his plans were.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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As a representative, McKinley introduced the McKinley Tariff, which passed in 1890 and dramatically increased taxes on foreign products.—
Molly Bohannon,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Gal Hirsch has initially notified the hostages' families via IDF representatives.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Republican lawmakers in Connecticut are pushing to roll back a state law that limits when law enforcement and correctional officers can cooperate with federal immigration agents.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Trump administration’s Tuesday announcement that federal immigration agents would not face limits on arrests at or near sensitive locations — which alongside schools, also covers hospitals and houses of worship — undid over a decade of precedent, including Trump’s first four years in office.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2025
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His deputy, Fran García, has been consistent this season, but Carlo Ancelotti has doubts about his defensive abilities.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The deputies conducted research and found that the fire department did not exist, and that the fire truck was bought at an auction, the sheriff's department said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Riot Act is a rebellious YA novel set in an alternate 1991 following Gigi, a fearless theater kid rallying her classmates to stage Shakespeare in defiance of a totalitarian regime.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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When it’s bruised or strained, alternate applications of heat and ice are often used to promote healing.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2025
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Law enforcement, insurance investigators and attorneys are increasingly rely on digital forensics to investigate trucking and vehicle accident incidents.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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In 2019, the jail lost power for eight days in the dead of winter, and in 2021, defense attorneys highlighted complaints of no water or hot food, spotty electricity and low staff levels.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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During the operation, Netanyahu’s close ally, Justice Minister Yariv Levin, served as acting prime minister.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
30 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Justice Minister Yariv Levin, a close ally, served as acting prime minister during the operation.—
Tia Goldenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Proxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proxy. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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