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  • present tense form of delegate (3rd person singular).

delegates

NOUN
congress
Synonyms
STRONG
assembly association caucus chamber club committee conclave conference convention convocation council government guild league legislature meeting order parliament senate society union
WEAK
legislative body the Hill the house
Antonyms
STRONG
division lawlessness separation
NOUN
convention
Synonyms
STRONGEST
meeting show
STRONG
assemblage assembly clambake confab congress convocation council delegation meet members rally representatives
WEAK
get-together
Antonyms
WEAK
disagreement discord strangeness

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Delegates had the chance to officially endorse a party favorite, providing a major lift in a contest with the distinct lack of any obvious front-runner.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

Delegates from more than 100 countries, including several world leaders, are attending the event.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Delegates involved in preparatory work said Argentina's representatives have been obstructive.

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

The GOP lost at least 13 of its 48 seats in the 100-member House of Delegates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

Delegates from every colony except Georgia began meeting in Philadelphia in September 1774.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen

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