Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for second fiddles
Noun
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Brown got the rebound and drove for a layup to tie it with 14 seconds left.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026 -
In one video, seconds before the first shot, one officer reaches for his belt and appears to draw his gun.—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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She, like a lot of parents and students, is upset by a district announcement that the coaches and assistants on every one of the school's sports teams will be terminated at the end of their seasons.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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All three were largely unknown assistants/coordinators.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In a venue with Auracast, a person with hearing aids or earbuds that are compatible with Auracast can use their smart phones to connect their hearing aids or earbuds with Auracast, similar to the way a person might use their phone to connect with a venue’s Wi-Fi.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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For those unfamiliar, Bader’s proprietary TFC8 complex aids cell renewal through an antioxidant blend, while ingredients such as echinacea and olive leaf extracts support barrier function.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Shortly after being resentenced, Thompson escaped from the Harris County jail in Houston by walking out the front door virtually unchallenged by deputies.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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One of the first responding deputies entered the water to try to rescue others from the car, but was unable to do so.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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Both aides have been moved to investigative leave.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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Putin and his aides have repeatedly threatened to take the territory by force if Kyiv doesn’t give it up.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Also newly attached to Write to Kill are Simon Newton and Mike Wood, who will play henchmen.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 Dec. 2025
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Kyle’s wife, Tracy, suddenly leaves Kingstown for her sister’s home in Ohio this week, urged by Kyle and Mike to get herself and her baby as far away from Merle’s henchmen as possible.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
23 Nov. 2025
Noun
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His latest lesson was giving the finger to a worker at a Michigan auto plant who yelled at him for his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein controversy, thereby giving license to his minions to do the same in any conflict or disagreement.—
Bob Kustra,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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In truth, Musk and his DOGE minions mined Social Security data possibly for private purposes, while working to undermine confidence in the program.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Tony & Ziva wrapped its rollercoaster of an espionage tale Thursday with an intense finale, which picked up with the titular pair once again going in search of their daughter Tali after she’s kidnapped by Jonah Markham’s (Julian Ovendon) lackeys.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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At the slightest provocation, Ye bullies, hectors, and screams at everyone from Paris fashion-show lackeys to the mother of his child.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Second fiddles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second%20fiddles. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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