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
Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
But no, neither assistant ever accompanied Wintour to Paris for Fashion Week.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The entire cast is back, including Streep and Hathaway, as well as Stanley Tucci, as Nigel, Andy’s Runway confidant, and Emily Blunt, as Andy’s former assistant frenemy Emily.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Among those who filed lawsuits are the family of an education assistant at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School who was fatally shot in front of her students — including her daughter — and the family of a 13-year-old killed outside the school library.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
But no, neither assistant ever accompanied Wintour to Paris for Fashion Week.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Cunningham created just enough space to get to the midrange jumper from the right elbow that he’s repped countless times with assistant coach Jarrett Jack in the team’s training facility.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The entire cast is back, including Streep and Hathaway, as well as Stanley Tucci, as Nigel, Andy’s Runway confidant, and Emily Blunt, as Andy’s former assistant frenemy Emily.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistant
Noun
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Why should teachers be exempt from income taxes, but not firefighters, sanitation workers, NICU nurses, aides in memory-care units, or paramedics?—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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Princess Kate has been widely reported to use her clutch in similar ways, allowing aides to manage crowd interactions without awkward verbal cues.—
Terry Moseley,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The fledgling New Republic works to protect what the Rebellion fought for and turns to the legendary bounty hunter and his young apprentice for help.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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Arthur Bryant’s and Gates Bar-B-Q, whose origins can be traced back to Henry Perry through his apprentices decades ago.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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As the intuitive Scorpio Moon harmonizes with expansive Jupiter this morning, kindness and perspective flow naturally, helping conversations feel more open and supportive.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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While the setup is not perfect, any storms that do develop will be in an environment supportive of strong to possibly severe weather, including gusty winds & hail.—
Nelly Carreño,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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The behavior of a suspect in the murders of two University of South Florida students from Bangladesh worsened over time from marijuana use, family members told deputies after his arrest three years ago for punching his brother in the face and kicking his mother in the back.—
Mike Schneider,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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As noted, city marshals, deputy sheriffs, the NYPD and a legitimate judicial order of eviction were involved.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yet the book medium, which favors the expository side of Paglen’s practice, can make his artworks feel subordinate to his research.—
Louis Bury,
ARTnews.com,
1 May 2026
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The suit, filed in San Diego Superior Court by the America First Policy Institute, also alleges that California’s sanctuary laws are subordinate to federal law.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Bolívar, indeed, had taken aid from Haiti.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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With Western military aid and innovations from Ukraine’s now-thriving domestic defense industry, Kyiv has weakened Russia’s economy and military.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
3 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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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
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There is some skepticism about whether Abel, who took over as CEO in January, can command the same attention that Buffett and the late Charlie Munger, his longtime sidekick, did.—
Yun Li,Alex Harring,Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Nikola Jokic had 28 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds to lead the Nuggets, but sidekick Jamal Murray struggled to get free from McDaniels and finished with just 12 points on 4-for-17 shooting.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Assistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistant. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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