as in assistant
a person who helps a more skilled person
the nurse's aide will bring you an extra pillow served as an aide in his father's senatorial campaign
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Recent Examples of aide
President Donald Trump revoked security protection for his former Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, and a former top aide, Brian Hook, according to The New York Times, which spoke to four individuals familiar with the matter.
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John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
The aides who prepared the Budget Committee’s menu of cuts seem to have factored that into their calculations.
—Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
His nomination will be considered before the full Senate on Thursday, according to a GOP aide.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
In the Obama-Biden administration, Bates was press secretary for U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman and a White House communications aide.
—Mike Allen, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025
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John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
The aides who prepared the Budget Committee’s menu of cuts seem to have factored that into their calculations.
—Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
His nomination will be considered before the full Senate on Thursday, according to a GOP aide.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
In the Obama-Biden administration, Bates was press secretary for U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman and a White House communications aide.
—Mike Allen, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aide
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The Jets are still trying to find a new general manager after conducting second interviews this week with Washington assistant general manager Lance Newmark, Broncos assistant general manager Darren Mougey and Bengals senior personnel executive Trey Brown.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Best of The Bee: A former executive assistant at UC Davis accused of embezzlement while working for the campus fire department made her first appearance Tuesday in Yolo Superior Court , via Rosalio Ahumada.—
Jenavieve Hatch,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Jan. 2025
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Theresa is among the domestic workers who have applied for grants for aid from IDEPSCA, which is an affiliate of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA).—
Simmone Shah,
TIME,
26 Jan. 2025
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The memo outlined exemptions, including emergency food assistance and billions of dollars in U.S. aid to Israel and Egypt, but appears to extend to many programs -- including one worldwide HIV program credited with saving 25 million lives.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
26 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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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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The deputies conducted research and found that the fire department did not exist, and that the fire truck was bought at an auction, the sheriff's department said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
20 Jan. 2025
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Prior to her role at Planned Parenthood, Richards served as deputy chief of staff for former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and founded America Votes, a group seeking to increase voter registration and participation.—
Sophia Vento,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Aide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aide. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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