as in spokesman
a person who speaks for another or for a group
the spokesperson for the protesting students presented their demands to the administration
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The retailer will lay off about 1,000 employees and cut 800 open positions, a company spokesperson told CNBC’s Melissa Repko.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
The state intends to relocate 10 to 15 wolves this winter under an agreement with the British Columbia Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesperson Luke Perkins said Friday.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Regardless of Young’s status, veteran QB Andy Dalton will start in his place against Buffalo, a team spokesperson confirmed.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s not a strict limit to how many reusable cups one person can receive, according to a Starbucks spokesperson.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
The state intends to relocate 10 to 15 wolves this winter under an agreement with the British Columbia Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesperson Luke Perkins said Friday.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Regardless of Young’s status, veteran QB Andy Dalton will start in his place against Buffalo, a team spokesperson confirmed.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s not a strict limit to how many reusable cups one person can receive, according to a Starbucks spokesperson.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spokesperson
spokesman
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However, a spokesman for the agency said that officials cannot force outside agents to follow the guidelines.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Olivier declined to speak with the media, according to a club spokesman.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Spokesperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spokesperson. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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