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assistant

[uh-sis-tuhnt] / əˈsɪs tənt /
NOUN
helper
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aide apprentice associate attendant backup colleague companion deputy friend partner representative secretary
STRONG
abettor accessory accomplice adherent adjunct ally appointee auxiliary backer coadjutor collaborator confederate cooperator flunky follower gofer help helpmate mate patron peon subordinate supporter temp
WEAK
coadjutant fellow worker right-hand person squire temporary worker
Antonyms
STRONGEST
antagonist boss detractor enemy foe manager opponent stranger
STRONG
adversary leader

Example Sentences

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Subsequent internships and fellowships led to assistant director opportunities, which he said he took “very seriously” while figuring out how to create his own work.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

OpenAI was caught flat-footed after Anthropic released a new version of its coding tool Claude Code last fall, but has since poured more resources into its Codex coding assistant and prioritized sales to business customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

While other appointees have been forced out by judges, Bill Essayli has been allowed to lead the L.A. office under the title of ‘first assistant U.S. attorney.’

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Suleyman handed over responsibilities for AI services, such as the expensive Microsoft 365 Copilot AI assistant, so that he could be laser-focused on new frontier models.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Hadn’t I worked hard to earn my place beside her, as a detective’s assistant?

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan