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
Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2026
Former Bruins assistant Jay Leach moved down to Hartford to take over the New York Rangers’ AHL club, the Hartford Wolfpack.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
Retired and became assistant general manager, then general manager in 1997-98.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
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Noun
Tian's research assistant is standing up and her shadow falls upon the chartreuse murk.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2026
Former Bruins assistant Jay Leach moved down to Hartford to take over the New York Rangers’ AHL club, the Hartford Wolfpack.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
Adjective
His uncle Rob was also an assistant coach in the NFL and is currently an assistant head coach at USC.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
Retired and became assistant general manager, then general manager in 1997-98.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistant
Noun
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Asked for comment, an aide to Paxton’s campaign said Cogdell is a Democrat and called the endorsement unsurprising.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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If a visitor requires help from a personal care attendant or aide, that person can accompany them free of charge.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Her top picks include supportive styles from traveler-favorite brands like Vionic, Chaco, Teva, and more.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Volunteers with the organization Free Mom Hugs offered encouragement to attendees whose families may not be as supportive.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Not to be outshined, Casio G-Shock’s Grogu model branded as the Baby-G comes in a distinctive bright neon-green hue in honor of Din Djarin’s little Force-wielding apprentice.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
2 June 2026
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Its trio, a lonely fox-deer, an axolotl apprentice healer and a red panda Viking, travel through a darkening natural world as the series folds identity, belonging and environmental crisis.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The economic order must remain subordinate to human dignity and the common good.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
30 May 2026
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The study examined 518 manager-subordinate relationships and found that this leadership approach enhanced both employee thriving and performance through stronger positive job attitudes.—
Mary Hemphill,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Pritchard, who served as a deputy under multiple Yolo County supervisors and spent decades as a teacher, has the support of the Yolo County Business PAC, which backs pro-business candidates.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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In fact, sheriff's deputies handcuffed a Black man accused of assaulting another Black man.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Once down, bystanders quickly rushed to his aid.—
Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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Standing with the aid of the heavy steel braces on his legs and of his son James, who held his left elbow, Roosevelt had thrown out the first ball.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 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
Noun
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Journeying to the show’s academy, named Kal Asterock, reminds me of watching Sky High, the 2005 Disney film about a high school for superheroes and sidekicks developing their powers.—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
8 June 2026
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Scary Movie 6 star Anna Faris brings along her sidekick, son Jack Pratt , to the premiere of the film in Los Angeles on June 3.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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“Assistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistant. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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