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
Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Clark appeared to say while Fever assistant Briann January dragged her back to the bench.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Linebackers coach Pete Hansen also had assistant defensive coordinator added to his title.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
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Noun
His assistant coaches lift him, swarm him, and someone trips.
—Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Clark appeared to say while Fever assistant Briann January dragged her back to the bench.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Adjective
The Vikings have tabbed Denver’s assistant general manager for a second round of interviews, after first interviewing Burckhardt virtually last week.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Linebackers coach Pete Hansen also had assistant defensive coordinator added to his title.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistant
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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
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Roy called for Paxton to resign after aides brought abuse of office and bribery allegations to law enforcement.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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Humanoid robot to serve as renovation apprentice The renovation project involving the humanoid robot ‘Tinnie’ is being launched by Cherie Barber, also known as Australia’s Renovation Queen.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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As the dust settles, Din adopts Grogu, who is renamed Din Grogu and officially becomes a Mandalorian apprentice.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Best Amazon Memorial Day Fashion Sales Amazon’s fashion department is packed with deals on airy clothes, supportive shoes, and cute and functional accessories.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Plus, the supportive design won’t leave your feet screaming for a break halfway through the day.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Malo Gusto is his clear deputy, with Acheampong or Sarr also able to slide out to right-back.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Donald Whitaker, 80, and his 79-year-old wife, Karen Whitaker, were discovered by Riverside County sheriff’s deputies around noon Friday in their home.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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Three — able seaman William Orren, Boy 1st Class David Young and subordinate officers' steward John Bridgens — had been aboard the HMS Erebus.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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There were four on each of the two ships in the Franklin expedition, with the best candidates being Thomas Armitage, gunroom steward, or William Gibson, subordinate officers’ steward, both of whom served on the HMS Terror.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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For many, this aid is what makes the difference between pursuing a degree and being forced to forgo it.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Authorities in northeastern Congo have now banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people, and armed soldiers and police are guarding some burials carried out by aid workers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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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.—
Allen G. Breed,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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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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Before ensemble sitcoms like Seinfeld, before oddball sidekicks became television staples, there was Ed Norton—the sewer worker with boundless optimism played by Carney on The Honeymooners.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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Loyal sidekick The police officer rose to fame thanks to his close relationship with the strongman leader, who ruled the Philippines with an iron fist from 2016 to 2022, a period marked by the brutal war on drugs.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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“Assistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistant. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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