aides-de-camp

noun

plural of aide-de-camp
as in adjutants
a military officer who assists another high-ranking officer He served as an aide-de-camp to the calvary commander.

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Recent Examples of aides-de-camp All our aides-de-camp are top in their respective psychiatric branches. — Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
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  1. assistants
  2. aides
  3. aids
Noun
  • For now, its Muse assistants are actively helping people complete tasks on their computers quicker, such as responding to emails, booking flights, and surfing the web on their behalf.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • JPMorgan won't allow outside AI agents to operate inside the bank, Dimon said Tuesday, citing risks to the company and its customers as tech firms including Meta and OpenAI release autonomous assistants.
    — Hugh Son,Laya Neelakandan,Leslie Picker,Ritika Shah, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of assistants
Noun
  • Hacked messages from an adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are providing a glimpse of his aides’ close ties to the media.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Recognizing those trends, Dartmouth College and its associated healthcare system recently announced the creation of an institute to provide caregivers with services, education, support and access to home health aides.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of aides
Noun
  • The airline can provide treats, blankets, toys, leashes, poop bags, and calming aids like pheromones, music, and lavender-scented towels.
    — Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Accessibility features added to Apple’s AirPods are transforming the popular headphones into hearing aids, Greengart said.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
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“Aides-de-camp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aides-de-camp. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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