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to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
a manager who is reluctant to delegate authority to subordinates
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Recent Examples of delegated
His responsibilities will be delegated internally through NASCAR's president -- now Steve O'Donnell -- and the executive leadership team.
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Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
There are no immediate plans to replace the commissioner role, either, NASCAR wrote in a statement, adding that Phelps’s responsibilities will be delegated internally through NASCAR president Steve O’Donnell and executive leadership team.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
His responsibilities will be delegated to the existing leadership team, according to the company.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2026
His responsibilities will be delegated internally through NASCAR’s president — now Steve O’Donnell — and the executive leadership team.
—Jenna Fryer, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The two white students in the group delegated tasks to Lissette and Marie, a female Asian student in the group.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Was too much delegated to the deputy mayor?
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
Unilever, and now Magnum, retains primary responsibility for all matters not relating to the social mission or matters expressly delegated to the Ben & Jerry’s board, including financial and operational aspects.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
While leaders will need to decide which categories of decisions remain human-only, which can be delegated to agents, and which require collaboration between the two, the overall focus should be around setting boundaries for agent behaviors.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegated
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Hurst was appointed to the position in January 2024, according to a press release at the time.—
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When a vacancy occurs, the Commission on Judicial Nomination must convene and it, as noted, consists of 12 members, with four members appointed by each branch.—
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In a preseason contest against Arizona, though, Webb was handed the play-calling reins and widely impressed in a 27-7 win.—
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Over the last few years, HBO has handed Maher a two season deal each time, the last one in 2024.—
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But the Orange Bowl in 2025, which served as the College Football Playoff semi-final, generated $287 million and drew 64,215 visitors, according to a report by Rockport Analytics commissioned by the Orange Bowl Committee.—
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The governor commissioned a report by AI safety experts as part of that process.—
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The class, which includes 17 men and three women from communities across the state and country, will be entrusted with the future of the city’s police department, spokesperson Nancy Chartrand told The Star.—
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The project of the restoration was entrusted to the Italian studio Genius Loci Architettura (GLA).—
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Under this contract, state and county staff are deputized to act as immigration agents.—
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Now he’s deputized to find the Giants’ next coach?—
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Once a Nobel Prize is announced, it cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred to others.—
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County of Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Officers said that all of the ducks were safely transferred to care centers, where they will be housed and cared for.—
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The new mom gave a baby update in December, sharing a photo of her baby bump in the mirror along with other snapshots.—
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Marshall Chiles, who founded the Laughing Skull Lounge in Midtown, gave The Atlanta Journal-Constitution an exclusive tour of the 6,000-square-foot space behind Dancing Goats Coffee Shop.—
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Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.—
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Anfernee Simons delivered his finest performance in a Celtics uniform Thursday night, scoring 39 points in 34 minutes to carry Boston to a come-from-behind victory over the Miami Heat.—
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“Delegated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegated. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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