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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 Wall Group negotiates all these deals with cosmetics ambassadorships, hair product lines, top luxury brands like Hermès, Louis Vuitton and Prada, all while monitoring the work of stylists’ assistants to see who’s ready to ascend the ladder.
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Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Service Employees International Union Local 99, which represents roughly 30,000 support staff, including bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers and special education assistants, met with the district Thursday for a mediation session.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
At the front gate, Lorena Valencia said cuts to the school have been noticeable, with fewer teachers and assistants for kids with special needs.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
However, robots performing multiple domestic tasks indicate that fully functional home assistants managing daily chores are gradually moving closer to reality.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
The shift reflects the broader debate on Wall Street over whether applications built using AI coding assistants from newcomers like Anthropic and OpenAI will disrupt traditional enterprise software companies like Salesforce.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
White completed a workout with Celtics assistants during shootaround, working on the opposite end of the court from Jayson Tatum.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The 72-year-old coach walked toward Staley in the final seconds of the game before the two had an angry exchange, with assistants having to get in between them.
—David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Bill Grier, one of Monson’s longtime assistants, bounced in 2007 from Spokane to San Diego, inheriting a team with one tourney invite in 20 years.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Service Employees International Union Local 99, which represents roughly 30,000 support staff, including bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers and special education assistants, met with the district Thursday for a mediation session.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
At the front gate, Lorena Valencia said cuts to the school have been noticeable, with fewer teachers and assistants for kids with special needs.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
However, robots performing multiple domestic tasks indicate that fully functional home assistants managing daily chores are gradually moving closer to reality.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
The shift reflects the broader debate on Wall Street over whether applications built using AI coding assistants from newcomers like Anthropic and OpenAI will disrupt traditional enterprise software companies like Salesforce.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
White completed a workout with Celtics assistants during shootaround, working on the opposite end of the court from Jayson Tatum.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The 72-year-old coach walked toward Staley in the final seconds of the game before the two had an angry exchange, with assistants having to get in between them.
—David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Bill Grier, one of Monson’s longtime assistants, bounced in 2007 from Spokane to San Diego, inheriting a team with one tourney invite in 20 years.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistants
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That money can go to services such as specialized instruction, classroom aides and assistive technology.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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In hospitals, the employees serve as patient care workers such as radiology technologists, nurse’s aides and patient transporters.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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During the Renaissance, master painters typically employed apprentices to work alongside them as the apprentices learned their craft.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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Some of the kinder ones would give a Christmas tip if the apprentices did a good job cleaning their boots but others, basking in the new money of the Premier League, preferred to peacock.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Le called for help and medical staff and other deputies responded.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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He was expected to face multiple charges, including first-degree assault for allegedly throwing the chainsaw and other items at deputies, along with possession of motor vehicle theft tools and attempting to elude, officials said.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, people with spasmodic dysphonia may use communication aids or devices, such as those that translate text to speech.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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While some people turn to melatonin or prescription sleep aids, research suggests that adjusting your diet may help support better rest.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Assistants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistants. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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