as in assistant
a person who helps a more skilled person
the nurse's aide will bring you an extra pillow served as an aide in his father's senatorial campaign
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Recent Examples of aide
When Favreau pressed an aide about Biden’s behavior, his concerns were dismissed.
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Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2025
The vacant City Council seat has opened the door to a familiar cast of characters: a former HR director still shadowed by an ethics investigation, a 21-year-old former council aide with establishment ties, and several returning applicants hoping this round will finally be shot at victory.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
And, later Monday, White House aides said the shift was not on all China imports; low-dollar packages from online retailers like Shein and Temu would actually see their surcharges jump in June.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 12 May 2025
Adding to the confusion are sharp differences among Mr. Trump’s aides and advisers about the right approach.
—Michael Crowley, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2025
The vacant City Council seat has opened the door to a familiar cast of characters: a former HR director still shadowed by an ethics investigation, a 21-year-old former council aide with establishment ties, and several returning applicants hoping this round will finally be shot at victory.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
And, later Monday, White House aides said the shift was not on all China imports; low-dollar packages from online retailers like Shein and Temu would actually see their surcharges jump in June.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 12 May 2025
Adding to the confusion are sharp differences among Mr. Trump’s aides and advisers about the right approach.
—Michael Crowley, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aide
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The prosecution first brought forward former InterContinental Hotel assistant security director Israel Florez, now an LAPD officer.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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To answer them, our own Adam Tyner teamed up with Matt Giani, an associate professor at the University of Texas at Austin, and his graduate assistant, Franchesca Lyra.—
Michael J. Petrilli,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Walking 10,000 steps—about 4 or 5 miles—daily can strengthen bones and muscles, aid in weight loss, increase energy levels, and improve heart and lung health.—
Jennifer Steinhoff,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2025
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Sanctions have severely restricted the Syrian economy, affecting everything from imports to humanitarian aid.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Photo: Getty Images Each winter, Wright and his apprentices would caravan from Spring Green to Scottsdale to continue their work in warmer weather.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
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On her journey, Gerda makes friends with people, birds, beasts, and a kind witch, unaware that a hostile, unseen enemy – the Snow Queen and her devil apprentice, Louie – is watching her.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
7 May 2025
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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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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
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In a related blog post, Microsoft CVP David Weston acknowledges risks of attacks from a confused deputy exposing sensitive functionality, prompt injection, tool poisoning, unwanted remote access, and others.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2025
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The 16-year-old driver was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, deputies said.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
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“Aide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aide. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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