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noun

ə-ˈsi-stənt

Definition of assistant

as in aide

a person who helps a more skilled person the chief assistant to the director

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adjective

as in assisting

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Recent Examples of assistant

Noun

Canales and Idzik were Seattle Seahawks assistant coaches when Forsythe was starting his NFL career with the NFC West franchise in 2021. — Mike Kaye july 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026 The Niners can survive a few weeks of practice with Foerster running the team alongside the Niners’ other capable assistant coaches. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 26 July 2026

Adjective

The Niners will conduct their first practice Sunday with assistant head coach/offensive line coach Chris Foerster running the team, along with coordinators Klay Kubiak, Raheem Morris and Brant Boyer. — Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026 The Lacob family — featuring Joe and his son, assistant general manager Kirk — has long operated like venture capital disruptors LARPing as basketball savants. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for assistant

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Noun

Burnham plans to work there at least one day a week, alongside a full-time staff of aides, experts and civil servants.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Amanda DeSimone-Shabrack relies on a home healthcare aide to help her high-needs autistic 12-year-old son.

— Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of aide

Adjective

If your style leans a bit more sporty, this supportive shoe is an easy pick.

— Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
Today, Daley is two years into recovery, has reconnected with his daughter and lives at Sun Rose Apartments, an 82-unit permanent supportive housing community.

— Conor McGill, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Definition of supportive

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First introduced in The Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker’s Jedi apprentice finally made her live-action debut in season 2 of The Mandalorian, with Rosario Dawson assuming the role with cool confidence.

— Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 26 July 2026
With a twist of his hand, Hiddleston takes the audience back in time to meet Avianius, a teenage bronzesmith apprentice, Julia Felix, a bathhouse owner, and an unnamed Praetorian guard.

— Addie Morfoot, Variety, 22 July 2026

Definition of apprentice

Adjective

The prosecutor noted Patten's cooperation, his good behavior while free awaiting his sentencing, and his subordinate role to the Cokers in the scheme.

— Dan Mangan, CNBC, 21 July 2026
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.

— William DeCourcy, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of subordinate

Noun

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Gary McFadden ended the department’s partnership with ICE in 2018, but 10 Charlotte-area sheriff’s deputies still work with the federal agency.

— Noah Vinsky July 25, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
The firm most recently helped the city hire Nate Vogel, the airport’s deputy director of operations.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026

Definition of deputy

Noun

While Viking sagas mention rhythmic chants to aid oarsmen, the dramatic, coordinated movements seen today bear little resemblance to actual Viking rowing techniques.

— Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
The two governments are promising aid packages to help people who have lost homes or businesses.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of aid

Noun

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
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

Definition of adjutant

Noun

The cast is rounded out by Chloe Fineman, Patton Oswalt, Fortune Feimster, Chris Parnell, Ben Stiller and a scene-stealing Aaron Chen as Dusty’s trusty sidekick.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 24 July 2026
Idris Elba as Duncan / Man-At-Arms; Morena Baccarin as Sorceress; James Purefoy as Adam’s father, King Randor; Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, Skeletor’s evil sidekick.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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