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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
The federal cuts have directly impacted the more than 1,700 faculty, staff or graduate assistants across UConn and UConn Health whose salaries are paid in part by federal grants and programs, according to a September memo from UConn’s Interim Vice President for Finance Reka Wrynn.
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Sara Bedigian, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Parlow made special mention of the academic achievements of graduating students who become teachers, pharmacists and physician’s assistants, reflecting the school’s contributions to health care and education.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Mirabal is one of UM coach Mario Cristobal’s esteemed assistants on the staff.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
The Genesis Center expects to graduate about 150 students as medical assistants, dental assistants and certified nursing assistants.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
After eight weeks of relative darkness in comparison to the light and bright moods of a typical Nebraska football offseason, three practices into the spring on Wednesday, the Huskers sent Brett Maher and two new defensive assistants out for public introductions.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
And after wrapping up his staff in the last week, the Cowboys also then had to get together to find not only how Parker envisioned players, but how the new defensive assistants viewed scheme fits, as well.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Certain assistants are also tasked with drawing up each opponents’ plays as part of weekly preparation.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Rather than existential threats, the executive views AI assistants as channel partners.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Sara Bedigian, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Parlow made special mention of the academic achievements of graduating students who become teachers, pharmacists and physician’s assistants, reflecting the school’s contributions to health care and education.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Mirabal is one of UM coach Mario Cristobal’s esteemed assistants on the staff.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
The Genesis Center expects to graduate about 150 students as medical assistants, dental assistants and certified nursing assistants.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
After eight weeks of relative darkness in comparison to the light and bright moods of a typical Nebraska football offseason, three practices into the spring on Wednesday, the Huskers sent Brett Maher and two new defensive assistants out for public introductions.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
And after wrapping up his staff in the last week, the Cowboys also then had to get together to find not only how Parker envisioned players, but how the new defensive assistants viewed scheme fits, as well.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Certain assistants are also tasked with drawing up each opponents’ plays as part of weekly preparation.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Rather than existential threats, the executive views AI assistants as channel partners.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistants
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All departments, from administrators to gardeners and cafeteria workers to teachers and classroom aides, will be impacted by the reductions, approved by trustees during their Wednesday meeting.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Shelby taught young aides that your word is your bond and making deals across the aisle hinges on trust, and often, genuine friendship.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
27 Feb. 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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Inside, Takahiko and a crew of apprentices were scrubbing a small collection of French barrels.—
Alex Halberstadt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Sheriff’s deputies began investigating the child molestation allegations against Johnson in July 2025.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The two deputies who fired their weapons have been placed on administrative assignment pending the outcome of the investigation, per protocol.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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To get each trooper up to speed on the new devices, state police used virtual reality training aids that take police through scenarios simulating potential real-life situations that can rise to the level of a Taser being used or those that may require lethal force.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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Classified employees — or non-teaching staff who support school operations such instructional aids, paraprofessionals, custodians, food service workers and bus drivers — will not hold a collective sympathy strike, although individual members are legally allowed to do so.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Assistants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistants. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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