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a person who helps a more skilled person
the chief assistant to the director
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Recent Examples of assistants
This is a positive system that increases assistants for a safer San Jose.
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Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Sweeney was among a handful of assistants who seemed to be perpetually interviewed for top jobs in recent years but never got the offer — until now.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Sweeney, however, is considered one of the league’s top assistants and has been at the center of the Spurs’ defensive turnaround this season.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
One reason is that the biggest opportunities often don’t come from AI assistants, which deliver surface-level productivity gains.
—Ameya Kanitkar, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Vanity Fair published an article in September 2024 arguing that assistants have no choice but to go through with their bosses’ wishes, regardless of their personal ethics.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 May 2026
Jonatan Giráldez now coaches Lyon after winning two Women’s Champions League titles at Barcelona when Pere Romeu was one of his assistants.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
Prior to that, the role was held by Spoelstra assistants Butler (2023), Malik Allen (2021, ’22), as well as Chris Quinn (2017, ’18), Dan Craig (2013, ’15 and ’16), Juwan Howard (2014) and David Fizdale (2010, ’11 and ’12).
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
The deal covers around 1,500 Teamsters members, including drivers, animal trainers and wranglers, chef assistants and location scouts and managers.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Sweeney was among a handful of assistants who seemed to be perpetually interviewed for top jobs in recent years but never got the offer — until now.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Sweeney, however, is considered one of the league’s top assistants and has been at the center of the Spurs’ defensive turnaround this season.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
One reason is that the biggest opportunities often don’t come from AI assistants, which deliver surface-level productivity gains.
—Ameya Kanitkar, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Vanity Fair published an article in September 2024 arguing that assistants have no choice but to go through with their bosses’ wishes, regardless of their personal ethics.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 May 2026
Jonatan Giráldez now coaches Lyon after winning two Women’s Champions League titles at Barcelona when Pere Romeu was one of his assistants.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
Prior to that, the role was held by Spoelstra assistants Butler (2023), Malik Allen (2021, ’22), as well as Chris Quinn (2017, ’18), Dan Craig (2013, ’15 and ’16), Juwan Howard (2014) and David Fizdale (2010, ’11 and ’12).
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
The deal covers around 1,500 Teamsters members, including drivers, animal trainers and wranglers, chef assistants and location scouts and managers.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistants
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The reassurances by his spouse and his aides denying that the 81-year-old president was suffering from cognitive decline wouldn't be enough.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Commissioner aides receive $400 per month.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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For one year as well, apprentices stay protected, working with a senior employee to avoid burning out.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Arthur Bryant’s and Gates Bar-B-Q, whose origins can be traced back to Henry Perry through his apprentices decades ago.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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Martin County Sheriff's Office deputies allegedly found two hydrocodone pills in his left pants pocket, according to the police affidavit obtained by PEOPLE on March 31.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Former agents could still become California sheriff’s deputies and cops — after going through the state’s law enforcement training.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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The 718 Boxster is a brilliantly handling cabriolet with an assortment of power plants to choose from, a modern interior, numerous tech amenities, comfortable dimensions, and driver aids.—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
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Miller pointed out that the citations are tied not just to standard pedestrian access but also to access for people who use mobility aids such as wheelchairs or walkers.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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“Assistants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistants. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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