lieutenant

noun

lü-ˈte-nənt How to pronounce lieutenant (audio)
Definition of lieutenantnext
as in assistant
a person who helps a more skilled person the drug lord has a pair of brutal lieutenants who do most of his dirty work for him

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Recent Examples of lieutenant Zager’s lieutenants, Judy Boyd and Kevin Callahan, and Zlatan’s primary producers, Joel Santos and Zac Kenworthy, combined with Lowe to put him in position to score. — Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 20 July 2026 So, too, was the former property manager, Yissely Herrouet, who was de Borbon’s lieutenant for the first five years of his presidency. — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 From what my lieutenants tell me, it’s being well-received, the numbers are good. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 Back at the tail end of the 1960s, founder Bruce McLaren and his lieutenants conceived and built the M6GT in just 11 weeks. — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lieutenant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lieutenant
  1. assistant
  2. adjutant
  3. aide
  4. deputy
  5. apprentice
  6. aid
Noun
  • With Stefanski opting to keep Ulbrich as his defensive coordinator, the Falcons retained all but two of their assistants on that side of the ball (defensive pass game coordinator Mike Rutenberg and outside linebackers coach Jacquies Smith).
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
  • Wearing these items can give AI assistants instantaneous access to your life.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Definition of assistant
Noun
  • But that hasn’t stopped out-of-state reenactors from worrying their muskets will be confiscated at the George Washington Bridge, says Justin Costantino, adjutant of the Long Island Companies of the 3rd New York Regiment.
    — Allen G. Breed, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
  • In the months since fellow senior Legion executives suspended Abrahamson without pay from his statewide adjutant job in April, a number of the roughly 8,000 members in Idaho have called for a change in leadership.
    — Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2024
Definition of adjutant
Noun
  • Burnham plans to work there at least one day a week, alongside a full-time staff of aides, experts and civil servants.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Amanda DeSimone-Shabrack relies on a home healthcare aide to help her high-needs autistic 12-year-old son.
    — Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of aide
Noun
  • Mecklenburg County Sheriff Gary McFadden ended the department’s partnership with ICE in 2018, but 10 Charlotte-area sheriff’s deputies still work with the federal agency.
    — Noah Vinsky July 25, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
  • The firm most recently helped the city hire Nate Vogel, the airport’s deputy director of operations.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026
Definition of deputy
Noun
  • First introduced in The Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker’s Jedi apprentice finally made her live-action debut in season 2 of The Mandalorian, with Rosario Dawson assuming the role with cool confidence.
    — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 26 July 2026
  • With a twist of his hand, Hiddleston takes the audience back in time to meet Avianius, a teenage bronzesmith apprentice, Julia Felix, a bathhouse owner, and an unnamed Praetorian guard.
    — Addie Morfoot, Variety, 22 July 2026
Definition of apprentice
Noun
  • While Viking sagas mention rhythmic chants to aid oarsmen, the dramatic, coordinated movements seen today bear little resemblance to actual Viking rowing techniques.
    — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The two governments are promising aid packages to help people who have lost homes or businesses.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of aid

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“Lieutenant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lieutenant. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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