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noun

ˈpräk-sē How to pronounce proxy (audio)
Definition of proxynext
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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adjective

as in makeshift

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Recent Examples of proxy
Noun
The contest has become a progressive-versus-establishment proxy battle. — Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 27 July 2026 Finally, don’t skip term life insurance for both working and non-working parents, and take care of estate planning, including a will with guardianship instructions, a power of attorney, and a health care proxy. — Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
Adjective
Authorities said Angela Diaz used approximately eight email accounts, VPNs and proxy servers to hide the messages’ origins. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026 These situations often involve activist campaigns, proxy contests, and hostile takeovers, where each move can shape the future of an entire company. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for proxy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proxy
  1. delegate
  2. makeshift
  3. representative
  4. backup
  5. agent
  6. substitute
  7. deputy
  8. alternate
Noun
  • The festival expects more than 5,000 delegates and 1,000-plus filmmakers and artists.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • And it must be checked continuously as the agent acts, transacts, and delegates.
    — Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of delegate
Adjective
  • The beams, in a 32-story project at 222 Broadway expected to yield nearly 800 apartment units, had been wrapped in steel as a makeshift fix, the agency said.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • Small changes, like the arrows and the makeshift shelf, have made a huge difference in her shooting and confidence.
    — Beka Garris, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
Definition of makeshift
Noun
  • The deadline comes through a provision in the state budget that requires any municipality whose representative voted to end the project to repay $60 million that was spent on preliminary design and engineering.
    — DJ Simmons August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Nurses will also be at all schools to monitor students' health concerns, and district representatives are going door-to-door to check on affected students.
    — Joy Benedict, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of representative
Adjective
  • Northern Virginia has more than 9,000 backup generators capable of supplying data centers.
    — Anna Demeo, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Is Luke Nickel the definite backup quarterback behind starter Darian Mensah?
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Definition of backup
Noun
  • Hiring has cooled for entry-level software developers — work increasingly done by AI agents — and college enrollment in computer and information science programs has been declining.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Smaller teams of high-agency engineers and builders are managing fleets of agents rather than executing every task by hand.
    — Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of agent
Adjective
  • Fellow forward Thomas-Asante was used sparingly, making two substitute appearances in Ghana’s four games.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Finally, in minute 106, substitute Ferran Torres scored a goal for Spain, securing them the World Cup victory and denying Argentina a back-to-back win.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 July 2026
Definition of substitute
Noun
  • Experts like Chen Gang, the deputy director and senior research fellow at NUS East Asian Institute, are positive that this momentum will lead to long-term gains for Chinese chipmakers.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Because of Micron’s corporate structure, the company needed to take the exemption two times, requiring it to pay on a maximum of $800 million in assessed value, according to Brad Smith, chief deputy at the Ada County Assessor’s Office.
    — Mark Dee August 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of deputy
Adjective
  • Iran’s proxies in the region, the Houthis, have since blockaded another strait – the Bab-al-Mandeb – challenging Saudi Arabia’s ability to export oil through that alternate route.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • While the Lawrence Avenue exit is closed, IDOT recommends commuters account for additional time in their drive and seek alternate routes.
    — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
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“Proxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proxy. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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