proxies

NOUN

agent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

intermediary stand-in surrogate

STRONG

alternate ambassador assignee attorney backup broker delegate deputy emissary envoy executor lawyer negotiator representative substitute

WEAK

mediary

Example Sentences

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The agreement, Sherman said, quickly opened up diplomatic inroads between the U.S. and Iran that could have yielded future talks on subjects including missiles and regional proxies.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

But for the documents they should be most concerned about, healthcare proxies and financial power of attorney, the share stands at 17% and 8%, respectively.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The proposal also requires Iran to halt support for regional proxies and accept strict ballistic missile limits.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“Even if Iran decides that trade can flow through the strait, there might still be a risk that proxies take a different view.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Lawyers for each side met with inspectors of elections, whose job it was to approve or eliminate questionable proxies.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell