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
Grabbing a friend as her passenger seat sidekick, the two patrolled the neighborhood for signs of ICE activity.
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Alessandra Schade, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
And then there's Reinhardt's sinister robot sidekick Maximilian, a silent, malevolent presence who has no qualms about slicing up humans with his Swiss Army Knife-esque collection of torture devices.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
What's the best sidekick to ground beef?
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
David Letterman has signed on to executive produce Say Hello to Our Good Friend Paul Shaffer, an upcoming feature documentary about his longtime sidekick and Late Show bandleader.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
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Alessandra Schade, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
And then there's Reinhardt's sinister robot sidekick Maximilian, a silent, malevolent presence who has no qualms about slicing up humans with his Swiss Army Knife-esque collection of torture devices.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
What's the best sidekick to ground beef?
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
David Letterman has signed on to executive produce Say Hello to Our Good Friend Paul Shaffer, an upcoming feature documentary about his longtime sidekick and Late Show bandleader.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sidekick
Noun
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On October 14, the Bureau sent the assistant attorney general an eight-paragraph précis of the poet’s life, work, and political leanings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Eberflus has spent 17 seasons in the NFL as a head coach and defensive assistant, having spent last season as the DC for the Cowboys.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Miller has faced scrutiny during his tenure, including criticism over rehiring an aide who pleaded guilty to commercial bribery tied to hemp licensing, and questions about fees and travel.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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An aide later announced the couple had reversed course and agreed to appear.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
3 Mar. 2026
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The part-time position aids in the district in fulfilling its responsibility to the community as related to the composting, bulb recovery, battery recycling, drop off recycling and/or electronics recycling programs, a release stated.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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After Algeria was convulsed by nationwide protests in 2019, the government became concerned about broader social unrest and promised economic aid.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Unlike college students, apprentices earn money from day one when completing classroom instruction, often taking classes at night or in short blocks throughout the year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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In 1936, construction of the performance venue was financed by local geishas and their apprentices.—
Leandra Beabout,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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Emily Hampsten, deputy chief of staff for Durbin, confirmed Wednesday morning that the senator was referring to the Sacramento mother.—
Mathew Miranda
Updated March 4,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Law enforcement called off the chase because of safety concerns, but deputies later found the Chevrolet at a gas station in Georgetown, according to the affidavit.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2026
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At the time, there were an estimated 450 greater adjutant storks left in the region.—
Kyla Mandel,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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Since 2019, when Woodward took over as the Gooding adjutant, that totals more than $23,000, according to an accounting obtained by the Statesman from the county clerk through a public records request.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
13 July 2024
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“Sidekick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sidekick. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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