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
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Two influential proxy advisers, Glass Lewis and ISS, and one of Europe’s biggest asset managers, Legal & General Investment Management, had recommended shareholders vote against BP’s wishes.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Switzerland, by contrast, isn’t exactly known for its bombing campaigns or support for proxy militias.
—Philippe Welti, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Noun
According to the proxy, TKO paid Johnson $900,000 in royalty payments related to the use of the Rock IP.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Two influential proxy advisers, Glass Lewis and ISS, and one of Europe’s biggest asset managers, Legal & General Investment Management, had recommended shareholders vote against BP’s wishes.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
With the company’s board and multiple proxy advisory firms urging shareholders to vote yes, the deal is expected to be approved, moving Paramount closer to taking over its much bigger rival.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Switzerland, by contrast, isn’t exactly known for its bombing campaigns or support for proxy militias.
—Philippe Welti, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proxy
Noun
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This latest polling is being released as the 2026 election draws closer and as Republican delegates select nominees for various races at the Massachusetts GOP Convention set for Saturday at the Worcester DCU Center.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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But delegates here at CONVERGE LIVE have emphasized that the loss of trust is a dangerous outcome of the war that will take years to rebuild.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Shortly thereafter, transfer and compatibility tests were conducted at Picatinny Arsenal, and approximately a dozen warheads were assembled, one of which was tested on a makeshift test range bunker, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Soliman is accused of using a makeshift flamethrower and Molotov cocktails to burn people who’d gathered on the popular pedestrian mall for a weekly demonstration urging the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At the same commission meeting, officials urged the Fontainebleau to meet with the neighborhood association and voted to have Meiner, the mayor, act as the city’s representative in the discussions.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Following a political career spanning five decades, Webster is not seeking re-election as the representative for Florida’s 11th district, which takes in a wide swath of west Central Florida.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Scott will be 25 years old as a rookie, which gives the pairing some pause, but the Bills are currently without a backup nickel at this point.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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During the process, on orders from Moscow, operators would be testing the turbines’ backup power system.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Beyond the question of criminal referrals, the commission’s report urged DHS to restrict certain ICE and Customs and Border Protection practices, including the use of chemical agents, physical force and vehicle pursuits during civil immigration enforcement.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Beginning in the late 1970s, it was occupied by actor, puppeteer, and voice artist Chuck McCann and his wife, William Morris agent Betty Fanning, who lived there for 45 years until their deaths in 2018 and early 2026, respectively.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Depending on the time of year, substitute in-season veggies.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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On 100 minutes, substitute Brian Cipenga whipped in a corner from the left that evaded both attacking and defensive players and bounced in off the onrushing Tuanzebe.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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The behavior of a suspect in the murders of two University of South Florida students from Bangladesh worsened over time from marijuana use, family members told deputies after his arrest three years ago for punching his brother in the face and kicking his mother in the back.—
Mike Schneider,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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As noted, city marshals, deputy sheriffs, the NYPD and a legitimate judicial order of eviction were involved.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Northern itineraries bring guests closer to red-footed boobies and alternate habitats.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Matt Fitzpatrick and younger brother Alex combined for a 1-under 71 in alternate-shot play Sunday to pull out a dramatic, single-stroke victory in the Zurich Classic team event and usher the younger Fitzpatrick onto the PGA Tour.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Proxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proxy. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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