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
Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
The church, through its Board of Pensions, plans to present the proposal at the company’s annual stockholder meeting later this summer, according to Albertsons’ annual proxy statement released June 20.
—Angela Palermo
july 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 July 2025
Besides McMullen, the proxy lists two other ex-Kroger executives: former chief financial officers Gary Millerchip (who left Kroger for the same position at Costco in early 2024) and Todd Foley (who served as interim chief of finance until retiring this spring).
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Hamas has been weakened The unraveling of Iran’s regional network of proxies, capped by the blow inflicted on Iran during the recent 12-day war with Israel, has left Hamas weaker and more isolated in the region.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
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Adjective
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said Putin's and Peskov's statements show Moscow has not abandoned its war aims, which include government change, a pro-Russian proxy government in Kyiv, and limitations on Ukraine's military.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
The church, through its Board of Pensions, plans to present the proposal at the company’s annual stockholder meeting later this summer, according to Albertsons’ annual proxy statement released June 20.
—Angela Palermo
july 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 July 2025
Besides McMullen, the proxy lists two other ex-Kroger executives: former chief financial officers Gary Millerchip (who left Kroger for the same position at Costco in early 2024) and Todd Foley (who served as interim chief of finance until retiring this spring).
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Hamas has been weakened The unraveling of Iran’s regional network of proxies, capped by the blow inflicted on Iran during the recent 12-day war with Israel, has left Hamas weaker and more isolated in the region.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proxy
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Held in Mumbai from May 1–4 and envisioned and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the summit convened delegates from more than 100 countries, 3,100 companies, and 100,000 participants spanning film, tech, music, gaming, streaming, and policy.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 July 2025
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The Marina Bay Sands complex hosted 2,200 events last year, drawing 1.2 million delegates.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
16 July 2025
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Madigan’s former associate, former state representative and ex-lobbyist Michael McClain, D-Quincy, was not convicted in the former speaker’s trial but faces sentencing on Thursday, July 24 in the ComEd Four case.—
Jim Talamonti,
The Washington Examiner,
19 July 2025
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The group includes representatives of the SMPTE Standards Community from Ross Video, SONY, Adobe, The European Broadcasting Union, and Metaglue.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Record company executives, agents, producers and bookers dominate the panel discussions.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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Flood insurance is available through your company, agent, or the National Flood Insurance Program.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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As a deputy cuffed Van Lent in a small, fourth-floor courtroom, his wife, family and colleagues looked on, seated in chairs normally reserved for a jury, some in tears.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Miami Herald,
19 July 2025
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The deputies had served 19, 22 and 33 years in the department, Luna said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Joscelyn Roberson 2024 Olympic alternate Joscelyn Roberson also heads to Chicago fresh off an impressive NCAA gymnastics season.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Over the coming months, lead hazards were identified in more buildings and six were temporarily closed during the school year, with students and staff at those buildings moved to alternate locations.—
Alison Dirr,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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Bustos suggested connecting with an immigration attorney who could help her petition for a legal status.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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Bell’s attorneys filed a similar petition with the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday, but the panel has not yet issued a ruling.—
David Fischer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Nearly two years later, Chapin still holds that role on an acting basis.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
22 July 2025
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Garcia succeeds the late Gerry Connolly, D-Va., who died in May following a battle with cancer, and Rep. Stephen Lynch, D-Mass., who briefly filled the role for Democrats on an acting basis.—
Luke Garrett,
NPR,
11 July 2025
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“Proxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proxy. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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