DEPUTED Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

deputed

verb

past tense of depute

as in appointed

to appoint as one's representative the governor has the authority to depute anyone

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Recent Examples of deputed This ability to chop and change without unduly weakening the team — Smith seamlessly replacing top scorer Kieffer Moore over Christmas as midfielder George Thomason deputed admirably at left wing-back — could become even more important if further progress is made in the Cup. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026

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After the independence resolution was proposed, in June 1776, Congress appointed the Committee of Five (John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston and Roger Sherman) to draft the Declaration.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 4 July 2026
And then there’s coach Mohamed Ouahbi – only appointed in March this year but who had been well established within the national team set-up – who has quickly made his stylistic mark.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

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Yes, the executive has the power under the law to issue and terminate TPS, but the law is clear that this is not a decision delegated to the occupant of the Oval Office; it’s supposed to be made by Homeland Security officials after careful consideration of country conditions by experts.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026
Under the agreement approved by the board, Chancellor Rodrigues will work with Levine to identify an outside consultant to review governance documents, delegated authorities and university boards of trustees policies throughout the university system.

— Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026

Definition of delegated

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Keli Gonzalez, a painter the museum commissioned, became frustrated by the lack of female representation.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Few birthday gifts top the Statue of Liberty, which France commissioned for the centennial of American independence.

— Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026

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