as in aide
a person who helps a more skilled person
the chief assistant to the director
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Recent Examples of assistant
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Wilson is a key figure in Lowe's digital transformation, particularly in personalization and MyLow, a generative AI assistant that provides tailored project guidance.
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Slma Shelbayah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
One of those women’s teams nearly finished undefeated for the season against American competition, said women’s assistant coach Ava Klash.
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Phil Jensen,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
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Noun
The threats were directed at a 53rd Circuit Court judge, the Cheboygan County prosecutor, and a Cheboygan County assistant prosecutor.
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Wilson is a key figure in Lowe's digital transformation, particularly in personalization and MyLow, a generative AI assistant that provides tailored project guidance.
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Slma Shelbayah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Adjective
The benefits the plan provides flow to union members of the DGA, which includes their namesake directors as well as assistant directors, associate directors, unit production managers and stage managers.
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Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
One of those women’s teams nearly finished undefeated for the season against American competition, said women’s assistant coach Ava Klash.
—
Phil Jensen,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistant
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The former aide worked for the brothers from 2005 to 2013, before their estrangement.
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Aaron Sorkin came calling soon after, casting Hill as presidential aide Charlie Young on The West Wing, a role that earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination.
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Council members appeared supportive.
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The continuing care center at the Cockeysville facility also provides supportive living for 91 residents, ranging from rehabilitation programs to comprehensive nursing.
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Kieran, his young apprentice, is learning fast.
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In 1811, The Nottingham Review newspaper recorded what's believed to be the first historical mention of the fictitious Ludd character, described as a framework knitting apprentice near Leicester.
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Executive Vulnerability How a leader reacts in the five-second window after being corrected by a subordinate determines the future of that company’s innovation.
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The economic order must remain subordinate to human dignity and the common good.
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Gonzalez refused to speak to deputies during his arrest or his interrogation, authorities said.
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Likewise, the board has approved several permanent replacements selected by Chait for top administrators who are leaving the district, including the departing deputy superintendent of instruction, Karla Estrada.
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The Real Cost of Waiting Only one in four adults who could benefit from a hearing aid has ever used one, and the average person waits nine years after a diagnosis before doing anything about it.
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Most people who could benefit from a hearing aid have never used one.
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But that hasn’t stopped out-of-state reenactors from worrying their muskets will be confiscated at the George Washington Bridge, says Justin Costantino, adjutant of the Long Island Companies of the 3rd New York Regiment.
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At the time, there were an estimated 450 greater adjutant storks left in the region.
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The third movie in the Despicable Me spin-off, sees the Minions land in the Golden Age of Hollywood, with a storyline led by new characters, James, an artistic Minion with dreams of becoming a director; his comedic sidekick and bestie Henry, and their mute companion Ed.
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Long-term, Burries has a non-zero chance to cement himself as Flagg’s sidekick if his flashes of on-ball creation become go-to parts of his arsenal.
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“Assistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistant. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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