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as in ambassadors
a person sent on a mission to represent another
the delegate had a list of concerns to discuss with the country's new prime minister
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as in representatives
a person who acts or does business for another
the real estate developer sent a delegate to the town meeting to represent his interests
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to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
a manager who is reluctant to delegate authority to subordinates
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Recent Examples of delegates
Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
The Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia with delegates from states meeting in what is now Independence Hall.
—USA Today, 13 May 2026
Tech has transformed the world of VFX but there will never replace the human touch, Walt Disney Animation Studios SVP of Production & Technology Nick Cannon told delegates at Web Summit Vancouver.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 May 2026
The conversations will be familiar in Hall 7 at the Porte de Versailles, where delegates will gather in June.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Since neither Bronin nor Larson achieved 50% on the first round, the delegates were required to vote again in a second round.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Also high on the agenda will be a sharp rise in tourists -- almost 120,000 visited Antarctica in 2024-25 -- and delegates will mull potential restrictions on areas or activities, as well as possible quotas.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
They are given the task of hosting world leaders, dignitaries, and delegates—and, as every Southerner knows, that means serving up the perfect menu.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
The resolution in question, which delegates authority to the Town Board to purchase, sell and lease property, is put forward every year for a vote.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Coyle also delegates various administrators representing each sport to keep lists of prospective coaches.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Michael Ciaglo / Bloomberg via Getty Images The Constitution delegates the power to run elections to states.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
In addition, as Professors Sam Ehrlich and Ryan Rodenberg recently explained in the Cardozo Law Review, there’s a potential non-delegation problem with legislation that delegates regulatory power to private athletic associations such as the NCAA or College Sports Commission.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2025
In the United States, the federal government delegates the regulation of the practice of medicine to the states, which aren’t racing nearly fast enough right now to catch up with the galloping med spa industry.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 18 Nov. 2025
Fred Harran, the Republican sheriff of Bucks County, signed up in April for the United States’ Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) program, which delegates some federal immigration responsibilities to local law enforcement departments.
—Will McDuffie, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2025
Florida is one of several states that delegates federal immigration enforcement to state and local police.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Gendron's attorneys also said that the district largely delegates the process of jury sourcing to an outside vendor that failed to properly document its procedures.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
One of the many delegates to draw too much confidence from the outcome was Thomas Jefferson.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
The Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia with delegates from states meeting in what is now Independence Hall.
—USA Today, 13 May 2026
Tech has transformed the world of VFX but there will never replace the human touch, Walt Disney Animation Studios SVP of Production & Technology Nick Cannon told delegates at Web Summit Vancouver.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 May 2026
The conversations will be familiar in Hall 7 at the Porte de Versailles, where delegates will gather in June.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Since neither Bronin nor Larson achieved 50% on the first round, the delegates were required to vote again in a second round.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Also high on the agenda will be a sharp rise in tourists -- almost 120,000 visited Antarctica in 2024-25 -- and delegates will mull potential restrictions on areas or activities, as well as possible quotas.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
They are given the task of hosting world leaders, dignitaries, and delegates—and, as every Southerner knows, that means serving up the perfect menu.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
The resolution in question, which delegates authority to the Town Board to purchase, sell and lease property, is put forward every year for a vote.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Verb
According to Stern, there is also guardianship paperwork, which has been signed by the children’s mother, that delegates parental authority to Omar, who Stern says has acted as a liaison for the children on school and medical matters because their mother does not speak English, per Rochester First.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Coyle also delegates various administrators representing each sport to keep lists of prospective coaches.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Michael Ciaglo / Bloomberg via Getty Images The Constitution delegates the power to run elections to states.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
In addition, as Professors Sam Ehrlich and Ryan Rodenberg recently explained in the Cardozo Law Review, there’s a potential non-delegation problem with legislation that delegates regulatory power to private athletic associations such as the NCAA or College Sports Commission.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2025
In the United States, the federal government delegates the regulation of the practice of medicine to the states, which aren’t racing nearly fast enough right now to catch up with the galloping med spa industry.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 18 Nov. 2025
Fred Harran, the Republican sheriff of Bucks County, signed up in April for the United States’ Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) program, which delegates some federal immigration responsibilities to local law enforcement departments.
—Will McDuffie, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2025
Florida is one of several states that delegates federal immigration enforcement to state and local police.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Gendron's attorneys also said that the district largely delegates the process of jury sourcing to an outside vendor that failed to properly document its procedures.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegates
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One dispatcher and up to eight ambassadors will be available to perform safety escorts, wellness checks, first aid and more.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Breitling also tapped brand ambassadors Austin Butler, the NBA’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, and soccer star Erling Haaland to show off the new lineup.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
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Prosecutors alleged that Sun’s actions included preventing representatives of the Taiwanese government from having access to the governor’s office.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Becker and Earthrise representatives will be in court again Thursday for a status hearing.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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He’s further slighted after the Emperor commissions him to remake one of his old operas so audiences might remember the country’s past successes.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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The government commissions murals and sculptures for schools, libraries, and hospitals.—
John P. Murphy,
ARTnews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Santos then walks to the drive-thru window and hands the bag to the customer.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Someone hands me an invitation to another party for later Saturday night that’s billed to go on until 5am.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Armenia and Turkey agreed in late 2021 to work toward improving the relationship and appointed special envoys to discuss ways to reconcile and open the border.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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Negotiations continued by phone after Trump called off his envoys’ trip to Pakistan last weekend, the president said.—
Sarah el Deeb,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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The deputies then turned off the body camera microphones, according to court records.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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After the Kia exited the freeway at Douglas Boulevard in Roseville, deputies deployed a spike strip, Igoe said.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
Verb
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According to Lopez’s Friday resignation letter in Doral, his departure will not take effect until 60 days after May 8, unless the city appoints a replacement sooner.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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Under the law, the governor appoints the nine regents of each system — with the consent of the Texas Senate — for staggered terms.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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As Raskar explained that in India, digital public infrastructure is leading to a reinvention of payment systems, Rai mentioned the levels of adoption of device technology, which leaves the population more open to apps.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Johnson’s Anaia is much sweeter, and though there’s some ferocity inside her too, the movie leaves her in a compassionate, optimistic place.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
15 May 2026
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“Delegates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegates. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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