Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for second fiddles
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Slafkovsky’s third goal of the game came with 19 seconds left in Montreal’s power play on a shot from the left circle.—
Eduardo Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026 -
Forty seconds into the second stanza, Wedgewood produced another nice save on a wrister by hard-charging Alex Laferriere.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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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
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Meanwhile, Service Employees International Union Local 99, which represents roughly 30,000 support staff, including bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers and special education assistants, met with the district Thursday for a mediation session.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The deduction primarily aids wealthier Americans with large mortgage payments on their homes.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
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According to the National Institutes of Health, less than a fifth of American adults aged 20 to 69 who could benefit from wearing hearing aids have ever used them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Court records indicate authorities became aware of Jones’ falsified hours through a complaint by the library’s manager, who discovered discrepancies on a log sheet required to be filled out by deputies working there.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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Steiner was arrested on March 29 when Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies responded to Palos Verdes Drive South after someone called to report that a man was running in traffic.—
Nicole Macias Garibay,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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That money can go to services such as specialized instruction, classroom aides and assistive technology.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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In hospitals, the employees serve as patient care workers such as radiology technologists, nurse’s aides and patient transporters.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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After several unsuccessful ploys by his henchmen to save his life — including one that would be attempted post-hanging — Cardinella was down to one last try.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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That is, until Krypto is poisoned by the henchmen of villain Krem of the Yellow Hills, with only three days to save him.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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Nobody wanted to go there — well, except the oil and gas companies aching to root around for black gold, and their most loyal minions in high places.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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Israel is also a part of the ceasefire but was subjected to a last-minute barrage of missile attacks today from Iran and its minions.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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Trump wants Americans to believe that his opponents are of this ilk, with his lackeys casting activists as domestic terrorists for merely showing up to protests.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Houston Chronicle,
25 Mar. 2026
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Trump wants Americans to believe that his opponents are of this ilk, with his lackeys casting activists as domestic terrorists for merely showing up to protests.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Second fiddles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second%20fiddles. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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