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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
Barea is now one of the top assistants on Denver’s staff, collaborating with Adelman on the offense.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The guests will be in France for the Cannes Film Festival, so there will probably be a lot of A-list actors, filmmakers, and assistants trying to make movie magic happen.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2026
Tesla is not the only automaker adding AI assistants to its vehicles.
—Robert Ferris,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
The many attending assistants around her eventually disperse — a little hesitantly because Sam is in the middle of preparing a new show — and the two withdraw to Sam’s cavernous studio.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
With a class of 70 students, Schaffer splits the job with his teaching assistants.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Several of his former personal assistants, most notably future (and now former) Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott and current Chiefs assistant special teams coach Porter Ellett.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
In the operating room, care depends on layers of people — nurses, anesthesiologists, surgical technicians, assistants — contributing a different piece of the whole.
—Jennifer Obel, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
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.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The guests will be in France for the Cannes Film Festival, so there will probably be a lot of A-list actors, filmmakers, and assistants trying to make movie magic happen.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2026
Tesla is not the only automaker adding AI assistants to its vehicles.
—Robert Ferris,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
The many attending assistants around her eventually disperse — a little hesitantly because Sam is in the middle of preparing a new show — and the two withdraw to Sam’s cavernous studio.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
With a class of 70 students, Schaffer splits the job with his teaching assistants.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Several of his former personal assistants, most notably future (and now former) Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott and current Chiefs assistant special teams coach Porter Ellett.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
In the operating room, care depends on layers of people — nurses, anesthesiologists, surgical technicians, assistants — contributing a different piece of the whole.
—Jennifer Obel, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
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.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistants
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While one research study found REIT investments were associated with higher spending on nursing wages, another concluded that after being bought by REITs, nursing homes frequently replaced registered nurses with less skilled nurses and aides.—
Jordan Rau,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s aides are clear on the stakes in negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program and an end to the war.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Baptism of Christ is generally believed to have been completed by El Greco’s son and other apprentices in his workshop in the decade after the artist died.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Art historians believe it was unfinished at the time El Greco died in 1614 and that it was completed by the painter’s son, Jorge Manuel, with help from other apprentices in El Greco’s workshop.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
17 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 26 Apr. 2026.
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