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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 outbreak of war between the U.S. and Iran sparked fears across the region that Tehran or its proxies would unleash a wave of cross-border terrorist attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

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

Iran should suspend ballistic missile development, stop production of long-range missiles and end drone transfers and military exports to proxies and allies around the Middle East.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 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