aides

NOUN

person who helps

Synonyms

WEAK

abettor adjutant aide-de-camp assistant attendant coadjutant coadjutor crew crewman deputy helper lieutenant second supporter

NOUN

assistant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assistant deputy supporter

STRONG

abettor adjutant aid aide-de-camp attendant coadjutor helper lieutenant second shop stooge troops

WEAK

coadjutant girl Friday man Friday

Antonyms

WEAK

boss leader superior

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aides

"In my mind, I have no other option than to present my resignation," Monique Barbut told aides, adding she intended to submit it to President Emmanuel Macron by early Wednesday.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

Some aides recently played down any changes to the Barnett formula amid concerns from Scottish politicians.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

Officials planned meetings with White House aides in the coming days about how to move ahead with Trump’s toll plans.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

When aides urged him to seek medical attention Saturday evening, Graham reportedly said he would wait until after his appearance the next morning.

From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026

"But both aides always say that the other side started them."

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White