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agent

[ey-juhnt] / ˈeɪ dʒənt /
NOUN
person representing an organization or person in business
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assistant broker commissioner deputy handler lawyer minister officer operative operator promoter representative worker
STRONG
abettor actor advocate ambassador assignee attorney delegate doer emissary envoy executor factor factotum functionary go-between intermediary mover negotiator principal proctor proxy salesperson servant steward substitute surrogate
WEAK
mediary middleperson ten percenter
NOUN
power, instrument for achievement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
force
STRONG
cause channel factor means medium organ power vehicle
Antonyms
STRONG
end

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The driver of the vehicle, unaware that the SUV riding the shoulder was a federal agent, partially blocked the shoulder to prevent the SUV from cutting off the Cadillac.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

However, their listing agent, Wilson, told the Wall Street Journal that they ultimately decided against selling the home.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

“Jagged Little Pill” author and literary agent Eric Smith weighed in, “As someone who champions authors and books the way you do, this is so disappointing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

But the courier was sent home after a Customs and Border Protection agent stopped him at the Miami airport and got the letter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“How old is your son, ma’am?” the ticket agent asked.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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