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
She also signed several bills while deputizing for Murphy.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 2, 2023
As she recovered from a fall, my fiercely independent mother-in-law apologized to her children for deputizing them with the task of cleaning out the family home.
From New York Times ● Apr. 9, 2022
Every four years, authorities in the District bring in help from outside police agencies for presidential inaugurations, deputizing as many as 3,000 officers from departments across the country.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 28, 2022
He was averse to deputizing his official labors.
From Never-Fail Blake by Arthur Stringer
