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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

Example Sentences

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled twice to Islamabad, but Trump cancelled sending his top aides after Tehran failed to confirm they were willing to meet.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

There are six hopefuls vying to replace Price, including one of his longtime aides, a candidate backed by the Democratic Socialists of America and a hopeful supported by Mayor Karen Bass.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

This list included the president's cabinet, the King's aides, Republican lawmakers, six Supreme Court justices, television hosts, billionaire business owners and prominent conservative allies.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Several of her top aides and senior staffers have resigned under the pressure from investigators.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

“And,” he told aides, “I play it gloves off.”

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin