deputy
noun
a person appointed or authorized to act as a substitute for another or others.
deputies
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pluralof deputy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, Rita told the sheriff’s deputies that she thought she could identify one of the assailants.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Leaders who expect AI to free them to concentrate on major initiatives will ultimately inherit the personnel dramas and small decisions that deputies used to take off their plates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins instead travelled as captain Harry Kane's deputies.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
“Men’s Central Jail is an outdated and decrepit facility that puts both our Sheriff’s deputies and inmates at risk,” Hahn said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
The deputies didn't handcuff Walter or shackle him, so he walked into court waving to family and friends.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
