deputize
verb (used with object)
to appoint as deputy.
deputizing
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present participleof deputize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Houser went on to explain that there are a few different permutations of deputization the administration could pursue, including deputizing National Guard troops or local law enforcement before they start using private contractors.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2025
Steph Catley, deputizing for Kerr as Matildas captain, summed up the loss to Nigeria succinctly: “This was a massive opportunity for us that we’ve obviously let slide.”
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 27, 2023
Mr. Bush’s move was widely interpreted as deputizing Mr. Cheney to exercise the same powers as he did.
From New York Times ● Jan. 13, 2023
“They are a triple act,” he said, with the queen deputizing when needed.
From Washington Post ● May 10, 2022
Just imagine what an advantage it would be to have angels deputizing, to use a horrible but convenient word, for Quinston and Lord Hugo Sizzle, for example.
From The Chronicles of Clovis by Saki
