second-in-command
noun
: someone who is ranked second in a group or organization
the police chief's second-in-command
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Maduro's second-in-command, Delcy Rodriguez, is the current acting president.
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Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Her second-in-command, gimlet-eyed art director Nigel (once again played by Stanley Tucci), hasn’t forgotten.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
Vivian lives to become Vidala, Aunt Lydia’s second-in-command.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
As second-in-command, Vance has long been seen as the heir apparent to Trump, underscored by early 2028 polling.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2026
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Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Her second-in-command, gimlet-eyed art director Nigel (once again played by Stanley Tucci), hasn’t forgotten.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
Vivian lives to become Vidala, Aunt Lydia’s second-in-command.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
As second-in-command, Vance has long been seen as the heir apparent to Trump, underscored by early 2028 polling.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for second-in-command
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“Second-in-command.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second-in-command. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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