as in assistants
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 aides
The Indian Prairie Classified Association is made up of more than 600 staff members in the district, who serve as support staff — as teacher assistants, health aides, school secretaries, dean’s assistants, Library Media Center assistants, receptionists and copy clerks, according to IPCA’s website.
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
But the president reportedly began to sour on Gabbard after one of her top aides resigned in protest of the Iran war.
—Brooke Migdon, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Each branch of government derives its authority from the trust placed in it by the People, and Congress has validly determined that this Act helps to maintain that trust by shining some light on the activities of the President and his aides.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 20 May 2026
This is one reason the Founders designed the system this way, but Trump has no real civic awareness and his aides are determined to grant him quasi-monarchical power.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
Basulto was being interviewed by American officials at an unknown location, aides said.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Since their bombshell royal exit in 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have rewritten the rulebook with Hollywood deals, tell-all interviews and headline-grabbing moves, reportedly drawing growing concern from palace aides and senior royals.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Roy called for Paxton to resign after aides brought abuse of office and bribery allegations to law enforcement.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Particularly when the trip involves the president, his closest aides, and reporters with access to the White House and Air Force One.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
But the president reportedly began to sour on Gabbard after one of her top aides resigned in protest of the Iran war.
—Brooke Migdon, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Each branch of government derives its authority from the trust placed in it by the People, and Congress has validly determined that this Act helps to maintain that trust by shining some light on the activities of the President and his aides.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 20 May 2026
This is one reason the Founders designed the system this way, but Trump has no real civic awareness and his aides are determined to grant him quasi-monarchical power.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
Basulto was being interviewed by American officials at an unknown location, aides said.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Since their bombshell royal exit in 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have rewritten the rulebook with Hollywood deals, tell-all interviews and headline-grabbing moves, reportedly drawing growing concern from palace aides and senior royals.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Roy called for Paxton to resign after aides brought abuse of office and bribery allegations to law enforcement.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Particularly when the trip involves the president, his closest aides, and reporters with access to the White House and Air Force One.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aides
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Brown recalled LeBron scoring roughly 24 straight points, and when the Pistons called a timeout, one of Brown’s assistants suggested the head coach take control of a huddle LeBron had in command.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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The Steelers also hired a number of former Green Bay assistants, including offensive line coach James Campen, who has a strong relationship with Rodgers.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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This pervasive tendency to lean into the performance advantages of modern powertrains and driver aids is sending the wrong message, IIHS argues, which may actually contribute to aggressive driving and, ultimately, to more-frequent crashes and speeding infractions.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
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For people who use hearing aids, though, that process becomes a lot harder.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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For one year as well, apprentices stay protected, working with a senior employee to avoid burning out.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Arthur Bryant’s and Gates Bar-B-Q, whose origins can be traced back to Henry Perry through his apprentices decades ago.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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The deputies then turned off the body camera microphones, according to court records.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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After the Kia exited the freeway at Douglas Boulevard in Roseville, deputies deployed a spike strip, Igoe said.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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“Aides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aides. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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