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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
Dental assistants, front desk receptionists and dental equipment sales are professions or roles in the dentistry industry.
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Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
Even the assistants were shocked the red card was shown.
—Ali Rampling, New York Times, 6 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
The reality is that getting a look—any look, be that a custom dress or a runway outfit—on a celebrity is a journey that involves a relentless stylist, a willing designer, an effective publicist, and an army of steadfast assistants.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026
Thanks to our senior producer, Kaely Monahan for her production assistants.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
The Patriots, under head coach Mike Vrabel and assistants Zak Kuhr, Terrell Williams and Scott Booker, prefer versatile safeties with the range to play the deep half of the field.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
Joe Comerford, executive director of the River Valley Transit, said that nearly half of the trips are for individuals getting to work, largely retail employees, nursing assistants, home health aides and hospitality workers.
—Sara Bedigian, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 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
Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
Even the assistants were shocked the red card was shown.
—Ali Rampling, New York Times, 6 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
The reality is that getting a look—any look, be that a custom dress or a runway outfit—on a celebrity is a journey that involves a relentless stylist, a willing designer, an effective publicist, and an army of steadfast assistants.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026
Thanks to our senior producer, Kaely Monahan for her production assistants.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
The Patriots, under head coach Mike Vrabel and assistants Zak Kuhr, Terrell Williams and Scott Booker, prefer versatile safeties with the range to play the deep half of the field.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
Joe Comerford, executive director of the River Valley Transit, said that nearly half of the trips are for individuals getting to work, largely retail employees, nursing assistants, home health aides and hospitality workers.
—Sara Bedigian, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistants
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In January 2025, during an investigation by the Colorado Senate Committee on Ethics, Lewis forged several letters reportedly written by former aides to refute allegations that Lewis was mistreating staff.—
Doug Friednash,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Drucilla Ramirez, a third grade bilingual teacher and organizing chair for the union, said some classes have as many as 34 students and teachers don’t have aides in the classroom.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
5 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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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 9 Mar. 2026.
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