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
Foul play has not been dismissed as the investigation continues, the lieutenant said.
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David Chiu, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
In February 2024, he was sent to Vista to oversee that city’s Sheriff’s station as a lieutenant.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two of his top al-Qaeda lieutenants were set to admit to planning the terrorist attacks in exchange for life in prison this month.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Police Chief Robert McCullough and several police captains, lieutenants, a colonel and other personnel were present during the meeting to address community concerns.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
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David Chiu, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
In February 2024, he was sent to Vista to oversee that city’s Sheriff’s station as a lieutenant.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two of his top al-Qaeda lieutenants were set to admit to planning the terrorist attacks in exchange for life in prison this month.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Police Chief Robert McCullough and several police captains, lieutenants, a colonel and other personnel were present during the meeting to address community concerns.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lieutenant
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Corbet and others in the cast and crew also succumbed; Corbet’s assistant had to follow him around with an IV bag hung on a clothes hanger.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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Once an applicant applies through Chipotle’s digital system, Boatwright continued, the AI assistant asks them initial questions and schedules an interview with the general manager.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2025
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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
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Since 2019, when Woodward took over as the Gooding adjutant, that totals more than $23,000, according to an accounting obtained by the Statesman from the county clerk through a public records request.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
13 July 2024
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Image Trump aides backpedaled on his Gaza plan President Trump’s surprise proposal that the U.S. take over Gaza, driving nearly two million Palestinians out, shocked even senior officials at his own White House.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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Behind closed doors, Democrats are worried the provision would end up hurting community colleges and minority-serving institutions, the House aide said.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
3 Feb. 2025
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In reality, since 2000 the canal has been operated by the Panama Canal Authority, whose administrator, deputy administrator and 11-member board are selected by Panama’s government but operate independently.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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Patel, a staunch Trump ally, was the acting deputy director of national intelligence during the last year of Trump's first presidency.—
Mike Levine,
ABC News,
30 Jan. 2025
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In Part 1 of an exclusive interview, Brian shared the incredible journey that led him here—starting as a chemist for a dental company, moving into the labs of William Grant & Sons, and eventually becoming the apprentice and successor of the legendary Malt Master, David Stewart.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Inside, the past and the present merge for her former master to provide Ahsoka with some sage advice and the necessary skills to pass on her knowledge to her own apprentice, Sabine Wren.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
21 Dec. 2024
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The issue with many state initiatives to help with homelessness is that the burden of proof to show aid is needed is onerous.—
Graham P. Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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And both government and healthcare employers could soon feel the effects of the Trump administration’s moves to pare federal payrolls and public aid that is critical for health services and social assistance.—
Don Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Lieutenant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lieutenant. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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