as in assistants
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 lieutenants
In order to reach him, messages had to be relayed by his lieutenants, who went on twice-weekly walks with him.
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Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
At the other end, Mazzulla and his lieutenants easily found mismatches down low and wide-open looks from three without needing to run any sort of offensive system.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
Her father was a Cincinnati police captain, and two of her uncles were lieutenants.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Likewise, Super has put trusted lieutenants in place as divisional presidents to push the company forward, including Anne Stephenson at Victoria’s Secret, Ali Dillon at Pink and Amy Kocourek in beauty.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
In partnership with the West Virginia Division of Corrections, Smith trained over 230 sergeants in a single year, followed by sessions for lieutenants, captains, and wardens.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Warners kept Goldstine’s lieutenants in charge of marketing; Cripps landed as the new head of global distribution at Disney by spring.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
One of Jared Bednar’s longtime lieutenants, Ray Bennett, was let go in large part because of it.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
The reputed leader of Chicago’s Wicked Town gang faction and one of his top lieutenants pleaded guilty Tuesday to racketeering conspiracy involving a string of murders, shootings and robberies in exchange for reduced sentences.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
At the other end, Mazzulla and his lieutenants easily found mismatches down low and wide-open looks from three without needing to run any sort of offensive system.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
Her father was a Cincinnati police captain, and two of her uncles were lieutenants.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Likewise, Super has put trusted lieutenants in place as divisional presidents to push the company forward, including Anne Stephenson at Victoria’s Secret, Ali Dillon at Pink and Amy Kocourek in beauty.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
In partnership with the West Virginia Division of Corrections, Smith trained over 230 sergeants in a single year, followed by sessions for lieutenants, captains, and wardens.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Warners kept Goldstine’s lieutenants in charge of marketing; Cripps landed as the new head of global distribution at Disney by spring.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
One of Jared Bednar’s longtime lieutenants, Ray Bennett, was let go in large part because of it.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
The reputed leader of Chicago’s Wicked Town gang faction and one of his top lieutenants pleaded guilty Tuesday to racketeering conspiracy involving a string of murders, shootings and robberies in exchange for reduced sentences.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lieutenants
Noun
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Texas has not one, not two but three special assistants to the head coach.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Tom Day, director of Kansas Legislative Administrative Services, said office assistants and committee assistants are considered temporary state employees and are only paid during the months that the Legislature is in session.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s no sign yet that Democrats are willing to support the House GOP’s stopgap bill on Thursday, when it’s next scheduled for a Senate vote, but Semafor confirmed a noticeable thaw in the shutdown dynamics among members and aides across the aisle.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Republicans also singled out senior aides Anthony Bernal and Annie Tomasini, who similarly pleaded the Fifth.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Rolle talked to the Miami Herald last week about what potential apprentices need to know about MDC’s pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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He and his apprentices host glass- blowing classes on Fridays and Saturdays (reservation required), when guests can make anything from a bowl to a tumbler to an ornament.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Responding Miami-Dade Sheriff's deputies found the victim with at least 10 puncture wounds, according to the outlet.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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On July 25, the day before the stabbing, the 7th Probate Court of Emmet County ordered deputies to search for and detain Gille, who was homeless.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In addition to working as a puppeteer, Spinney was also an artist, who illustrated books and training aids for the Air Force.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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While the former aids in the reduction of puffiness and dark circles in the under-eye area based on hot and cold contrast therapy, the latter comes with three attachments for relieving muscle pain, tension, and soreness through rapid pulsations.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Two butterflies make for Glinda’s sidekicks.—
Claire Harmeyer,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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The multi-level Pet Palace is home to beloved animal sidekicks from across the Disney kingdom.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Lieutenants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lieutenants. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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