proxy
noun
the agency, function, or power of a person authorized to act as the deputy or substitute for another.
proxies
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pluralof proxy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He said MI5's successes in identifying and expelling Russian spies from the UK had left the Kremlin dependent on paying proxies for attempted attacks.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
He insisted his officers were keeping an "open mind" and considering "every possible angle" in the security scare, including the possible role of "proxies" working knowingly or unknowingly for a foreign state.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
That includes healthcare proxies, plus durable and medical powers-of-attorney documents.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
So we reach for proxies: hours of sleep, number of words said, percentile growth chart.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 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
