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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The board currently consists of five representatives from Friends of the Underline and four members appointed by Miami-Dade County.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
Bolsonaro supporters have since portrayed Moraes as an ally of Lula, although he was not appointed by Lula and does not belong to his party.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of appointed

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Something may need to be postponed, delegated, or simplified.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
As regulatory scrutiny increases, supply chain accountability offers leadership a competitive advantage if it’s viewed through a different lens than something that can be delegated or assumed.

— Ed Ryan, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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In 2025, TikTok helped generate $12 billion in advertising and merchandise sales for those businesses and supported 52,000 jobs in the state, said the PF Global report, which was commissioned by TikTok.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
An outside investigation commissioned by the board earlier this year found no evidence of improper conduct by Hill.

— Nora O’Neill October 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

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