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
Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
One park project paired with Mosier Valley encountered an unforeseen engineering issue; another park was added to the project package, pushing the schedule back by two months, according to Joel McElhany, Fort Worth’s assistant director of parks planning and resource management.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
The Atlanta Falcons have dismissed assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis, the team announced Friday.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Motta reluctantly agreed to be Bernie Bickerstaff’s top assistant, and to teach the Nuggets his offense — and the $300,000 salary looked awfully good.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
One park project paired with Mosier Valley encountered an unforeseen engineering issue; another park was added to the project package, pushing the schedule back by two months, according to Joel McElhany, Fort Worth’s assistant director of parks planning and resource management.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The board discussed possible steps with Anita Huffman, assistant superintendent for instruction.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
The Atlanta Falcons have dismissed assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis, the team announced Friday.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistant
Noun
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Miller has faced scrutiny during his tenure, including criticism over rehiring an aide who pleaded guilty to commercial bribery tied to hemp licensing, and questions about fees and travel.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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An aide later announced the couple had reversed course and agreed to appear.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Unlike college students, apprentices earn money from day one when completing classroom instruction, often taking classes at night or in short blocks throughout the year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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In 1936, construction of the performance venue was financed by local geishas and their apprentices.—
Leandra Beabout,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That money narrows the massive fundraising and supportive expenditure lead Miller had, potentially forcing her and her allies to pivot from introducing her candidacy to countering Jackson.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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The chair backs are ergonomically molded with supportive armrests, and each one can be stacked for easy storage.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The first deputy arrived within about three minutes and shot the suspect, who was pronounced dead at the scene, said officer Shelbie Boyd, a spokesperson for the Pierce County Force Investigation Team.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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As Shah Alam’s discharge from jail was being processed, deputies notified US Border Patrol, which had earlier placed him under an immigration detainer, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There can never again be a DED, even if Sherrill promises that Roehrenbeck will be subordinate to Garcia.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The inspector general's investigation found that Reece and Ruff — who were supervisor and subordinate — did not disclose their romantic relationship, which is a violation of a city executive order.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The part-time position aids in the district in fulfilling its responsibility to the community as related to the composting, bulb recovery, battery recycling, drop off recycling and/or electronics recycling programs, a release stated.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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After Algeria was convulsed by nationwide protests in 2019, the government became concerned about broader social unrest and promised economic aid.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 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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Since 2019, when Woodward took over as the Gooding adjutant, that totals more than $23,000, according to an accounting obtained by the Statesman from the county clerk through a public records request.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
13 July 2024
Noun
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While Mporokoso is the headliner, Garcia-Evans is more than just an important sidekick.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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And the fries were more than just a sidekick.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Assistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistant. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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