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a person who helps a more skilled person
the chief assistant to the director
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Recent Examples of assistants
Of course, even tech pros seem to be struggling to control their AI assistants at times.
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
That’s the tax paid for having so much success, as other teams will want to hire away your assistants.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026
For families who can't afford to hire home health assistants, the burden of providing care often falls on unpaid caregivers.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
It is directed by Laura Lodewyck, associate professor of theatre, with student assistants Lola Furbee and Oran Wilkins, who are directing and dramaturgy majors.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Atlassian’s stock has fallen more than half this year—and about 84% from its 2021 peak—as investors worry about competition from generative AI tools such as Claude and other coding assistants.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Every summer, the assistants make their way across the pond, and Underwood even sent Antigua and Alexander on a trip midseason this year.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Dental assistants, front desk receptionists and dental equipment sales are professions or roles in the dentistry industry.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
Of the 221 positions being cut — which include paraeducators, assistants, clerks, custodians, special-education staff, food service staff and more — 88 are already vacant, the district said.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
That’s the tax paid for having so much success, as other teams will want to hire away your assistants.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026
For families who can't afford to hire home health assistants, the burden of providing care often falls on unpaid caregivers.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
It is directed by Laura Lodewyck, associate professor of theatre, with student assistants Lola Furbee and Oran Wilkins, who are directing and dramaturgy majors.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Atlassian’s stock has fallen more than half this year—and about 84% from its 2021 peak—as investors worry about competition from generative AI tools such as Claude and other coding assistants.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Every summer, the assistants make their way across the pond, and Underwood even sent Antigua and Alexander on a trip midseason this year.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Dental assistants, front desk receptionists and dental equipment sales are professions or roles in the dentistry industry.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
Of the 221 positions being cut — which include paraeducators, assistants, clerks, custodians, special-education staff, food service staff and more — 88 are already vacant, the district said.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistants
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Other factors include minimum wage hikes that raised expenses for lower-wage workers, including nursing home employees and home health aides.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Congressional caseworkers, the aides who field inquiries from constituents, have similarly reported that Americans are feeling stranded and frustrated with the federal government’s response to the war.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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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
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The jury ruled in favor of the musician in all 13 counts, which included both defamation and false light claims from the deputies involved, according to documents filed in the Adams County Common Pleas Court.—
Alexis Martin,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Mar. 2026
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By Afroman’s account, the officers left his house torn apart, cut his security video cords, took cash from his home — officials later announced that deputies had merely miscounted the money — and traumatized his kids.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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Onboard, all passengers are treated with spacious leather seats, curated in-flight refreshments (including bone broth), and calming aids like warm towels.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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However, magnesium does not generally interact with other sleep aids.—
Kirstyn Hill,
Health,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Assistants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistants. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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