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sidekick

noun

ˈsīd-ˌkik

Definition of sidekick

as in assistant

a person who helps a more skilled person movie heroes invariably have a trusty sidekick, who often provides comic relief

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Recent Examples of sidekick The critical brain is still zonked, and along with it, its pesky sidekicks, self-doubt and anxiety. — Literary Hub, 13 July 2026 Wacky animal sidekicks once felt vibrant in a holistic world of artifice; here, a goggle-eyed rooster just looks diseased. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 This is a realm of exposition-heavy opening credits, relentlessly earwormy theme tunes, and heroes who, for no obvious reason, choose to hang out with cute/annoying [delete as appropriate] comedy sidekicks like Orko and Snarf. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 5 July 2026 The minions have appeared in six films since — three Despicable Me movies and, making the jump from sidekicks to stars, three Minions movies. — Taylor Swinton, Washington Post, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sidekick

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With Stefanski opting to keep Ulbrich as his defensive coordinator, the Falcons retained all but two of their assistants on that side of the ball (defensive pass game coordinator Mike Rutenberg and outside linebackers coach Jacquies Smith).

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
Wearing these items can give AI assistants instantaneous access to your life.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 26 July 2026

Definition of assistant

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While Viking sagas mention rhythmic chants to aid oarsmen, the dramatic, coordinated movements seen today bear little resemblance to actual Viking rowing techniques.

— Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
The two governments are promising aid packages to help people who have lost homes or businesses.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of aid

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First introduced in The Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker’s Jedi apprentice finally made her live-action debut in season 2 of The Mandalorian, with Rosario Dawson assuming the role with cool confidence.

— Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 26 July 2026
With a twist of his hand, Hiddleston takes the audience back in time to meet Avianius, a teenage bronzesmith apprentice, Julia Felix, a bathhouse owner, and an unnamed Praetorian guard.

— Addie Morfoot, Variety, 22 July 2026

Definition of apprentice

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Mecklenburg County Sheriff Gary McFadden ended the department’s partnership with ICE in 2018, but 10 Charlotte-area sheriff’s deputies still work with the federal agency.

— Noah Vinsky July 25, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
The firm most recently helped the city hire Nate Vogel, the airport’s deputy director of operations.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026

Definition of deputy

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But that hasn’t stopped out-of-state reenactors from worrying their muskets will be confiscated at the George Washington Bridge, says Justin Costantino, adjutant of the Long Island Companies of the 3rd New York Regiment.

— Allen G. Breed, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
In the months since fellow senior Legion executives suspended Abrahamson without pay from his statewide adjutant job in April, a number of the roughly 8,000 members in Idaho have called for a change in leadership.

— Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2024

Definition of adjutant

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