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second fiddles

noun

plural of second fiddle
as in seconds

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  1. seconds
  2. assistants
  3. aids
  4. deputies
  5. aides
  6. henchmen
  7. minions
  8. lackeys
Noun
  • The senior receiver made a game-winning, one-handed catch on fourth-and-goal for the Eagles in the closing seconds — and much to the delight of senior quarterback Sean Ruisz.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Emma Roberts is here as her character from Coven for a few seconds!
    — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of seconds
Noun
  • Along with Muse, other AI assistants will compete, such as Google's Gemini Spark.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The Royals currently have assistants Marcus Thames and Connor Dawson on Matt Quatraro’s staff.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of assistants
Noun
  • Because high-potency vapes drive up physical tolerance, standard quitting aids — like over-the-counter patches or nicotine gum — can sometimes feel inadequate to a user seeking immediate relief.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The Seltos has a bigger standard touchscreen, more available driver aids, and more convenience features — such as a power-adjustable driver’s seat or leather upholstery — at a lower price.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of aids
Noun
  • The Senate Armed Services Committee also heard closed testimony from Hegseth’s top deputies, including Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The pursuit continued for about 15 minutes on backroads before the pickup crashed into a drainage canal on Seymour Road west of Armour Road, according to Sutter deputies.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of deputies
Noun
  • Many Kyl aides were just out of college or, as interns, still in college.
    — Lauren Weiner, Baltimore Sun, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Talk to his doctors, his social worker, and the aides about other options.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of aides
Noun
  • One of the villain’s henchmen was a small, shaggy blue creature with a long drooping snout and a sour expression that lived in a cigar box.
    — Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Bird himself provides the voices for Xavier’s alien henchmen, Gunsol and Musker.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of henchmen
Noun
  • There are references to demons, being burned alive, and the duende king explicitly commands his minions to kill Jo and Raissa.
    — Parents, Parents, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Musashi becomes part of a crew that fights the Genma and Yoshitsune’s minions.
    — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of minions
Noun
  • These are perfunctory roles by definition, so lackeys of one kind or another are often favored.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The sculpture included Teddy mounted on a striding horse with two lackeys walking on either side.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026
Definition of lackeys
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“Second fiddles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second%20fiddles. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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