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as in delegate
a person who acts or does business for another
the club president sent a deputy to the conference to vote on our behalf
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as in assistant
a person who helps a more skilled person
a deputy supervisor to help out with routine tasks
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as in junior
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Recent Examples of deputy
David Fleshler, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2025
The White House deputy press secretary, Harrison Fields, said the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is creating media to support a particular political party on the taxpayers' dime.
—Arkansas Online, 1 June 2025
The deputies that fired their weapons are placed on administrative assignment, Codd said.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025
The probable cause statement alleges Stith punched the deputy without provocation or warning on April 25, 2021, loosening three teeth in the deputy’s jawline.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 31 May 2025
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Any deputies who fired their weapon will be placed on administrative assignment pending the outcome of the investigation.
—David Fleshler, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2025
The White House deputy press secretary, Harrison Fields, said the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is creating media to support a particular political party on the taxpayers' dime.
—Arkansas Online, 1 June 2025
The deputies that fired their weapons are placed on administrative assignment, Codd said.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025
The probable cause statement alleges Stith punched the deputy without provocation or warning on April 25, 2021, loosening three teeth in the deputy’s jawline.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deputy
Noun
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But signs the union was struggling to coalesce around a candidate became apparent earlier this week when no resolution was brought at the final delegate assembly before early voting begins on Saturday.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2025
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Trying to build culture and delegate at the same time?—
Jimmie Lee,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Wiegman’s long-time assistant, Arjan Veurink, is to leave after the tournament to take over the Netherlands’ women’s team.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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This kind of human moderator review of chats is pretty common in the gaming world and can even apply to voice recordings made by various smart home assistants.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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As for Manchester United, Morrison retains fond memories of the club that took him on, aged eight, a few days after the boyhood Arsenal fan was released from Manchester City’s junior system for allegedly being too small.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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In another case, a junior miner became the target of a viral social media campaign alleging human rights abuses.—
Anthony Milewski,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Uber and Lyft representatives blasted the ordinance, while a crowd with the Chicago Gig Alliance organized by the Service Employees International Union Local 1 and Mechanics Local 701 packed the room and loudly chanted throughout the hearing.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Guests visiting Disneyland and Walt Disney World will be able to find reservations across the parks more easily thanks to a slew of new features launched this June, a Disney representative confirmed to PEOPLE.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Trump’s political adviser and former White House aide Steve Bannon suggested the president should deport Musk back to his native South Africa.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Politico reported that White House aides have scheduled a call between Trump and Musk on Friday in an attempt to broker peace.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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This is particularly crucial in real estate, where agents can provide guidance on flood zones, mitigation and insurance. 5.—
Frank Rojas,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Matsuoka began his media career at International Creative Management in Los Angeles as an agent trainee and has since spent his career bridging Hollywood and the Japanese film and television industry.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2025
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At the time, there were an estimated 450 greater adjutant storks left in the region.—
Kyla Mandel,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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In the months since fellow senior Legion executives suspended Abrahamson without pay from his statewide adjutant job in April, a number of the roughly 8,000 members in Idaho have called for a change in leadership.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
13 July 2024
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An attorney for the singer has revealed that Kelly — whose full name is Robert Sylvester Kelly — is hoping to be granted a pardon or have his sentence commuted due to concern that his life is in danger.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
12 June 2025
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New York attorney Nicole Brenecki told Fox News Digital that complications with the jury could lead to severe problems down the road, including a possible mistrial.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2025
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“Deputy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deputy. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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