executor

as in delegate
someone who is named to act on behalf of another He named his daughter as the executor of his will.

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Recent Examples of executor Being an executor of an estate is a huge task, and the role only gets more complicated as the estate size increases. Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Getting precise information on assets may be helpful to fulfilling your obligations as a personal administrator (executor) or successor trustee under the deceased spouse’s revocable trust. Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 Landy became Wilson’s manager, formed a business interest with the musician to share in any profits from recordings, films and books and tried to become executor of Wilson’s estate. Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025 His sister Jody is the executor of his estate and has been serving as owner of the NBA and NFL teams. Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for executor
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Noun
  • The proposal, titled New Business Item 39, was preliminarily adopted by union delegates at the 2025 Representative Assembly, which took place in Portland, Oregon, on July 5.
    Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
  • The date of death and the following day of a United States senator, representative, territorial delegate, or the resident commissioner from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • Those statements prompted the agents to acquire a warrant and arrest the couple the following day.
    Jimmy Jenkins, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
  • The premium Grok 4 Heavy tier employs multiple parallel AI agents that debate solutions collaboratively to boost complex problem-solving.
    Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • Boosters have been known to act as proxies for coaches, who accept NCAA rules prohibiting them from inducing recruits via compensation.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 July 2025
  • Edwards likens the idea of using proxies to political polling — directionally helpful but not precise.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • The lawsuit alleges negligent infliction of emotional distress and negligence, according to the Connecticut Mirror. Anthony Spinella, her attorney, told the Connecticut Mirror that Ortiz was seeking $3 million in damages.
    Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
  • Upon her release in January 2013, Rachel requested a meeting with her attorney.
    Alex Gurley, People.com, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • Buxton announced his plans to compete in the derby on his Instagram account one day after he was named the Twins’ lone representative in the All-Star Game.
    Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 7 July 2025
  • In 2016, some members of Xiaomi’s supply chain team displeased Samsung Electronics Co. representatives and the South Korean firm threatened to halt supply of its industry-leading AMOLED screens.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • Whiting had been locked out of the County Attorney's Office since June after his chief deputy and three other top employees obtained restraining orders against him.
    Robert Anglen, AZCentral.com, 7 July 2025
  • Eric Toms, supervisory deputy U.S. Marshal with the District of Boise, said the agency was receiving more tips from the public following the statement the task force released Sunday.
    CBS News, CBS News, 7 July 2025

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“Executor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executor. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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