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as in aide
a person who helps a more skilled person
Jack is his mother's preferred aid in the kitchen, as his sister Janice is clumsy when it comes to chopping and peeling
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as in benefit
a thing that helps
a dictionary is a handy aid for working crossword puzzles
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as in assistance
an act or instance of helping
the clerk asked if she needed any aid carrying out her purchases
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as in to assist
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end
sought to aid her in her search for a dachshund puppy by looking online
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Recent Examples of aid
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
This new configuration of the H3 rocket, designated the H3-30S, flies without the aid of solid rocket boosters.
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Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 June 2026
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
After granting his request to aid his cause, Sharako insists that the uptight Lannister prove his worth by wrestling her in a mud pit.
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Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Noun
Focus on a first-aid kit, non-perishable food, a can opener, and one gallon of water per person (per day).
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Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
This new configuration of the H3 rocket, designated the H3-30S, flies without the aid of solid rocket boosters.
—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 June 2026
Verb
Entrepreneurs are also utilizing AI to accelerate business launches, aiding in planning and research, though human insight remains vital.
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Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
After granting his request to aid his cause, Sharako insists that the uptight Lannister prove his worth by wrestling her in a mud pit.
—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aid
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The former aide worked for the brothers from 2005 to 2013, before their estrangement.
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Aaron Sorkin came calling soon after, casting Hill as presidential aide Charlie Young on The West Wing, a role that earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination.
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Swept away The high altitude in Denver can cause certain pitch types to go awry, but Gray had the benefit of being able to mix and match from his expansive repertoire.
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Created by the makers of Korea’s buzzy Rejuran in-office skin boosters, the Turnover Ampoule offers a needle-free way to tap into the ingredient’s glow-boosting benefits at home.
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Valadao also said the cuts match eligibility standards for other federal assistance programs.
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The sheriff's office reopened portions of the investigation roughly three years ago, reviewing thousands of case files and conducting interviews with Mansfield with assistance from federal and state authorities.
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Maglione said basic training on how to assist blind travelers would have totally alleviated his situation.
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The flat approach also assists in driver entry and exit.
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Her two assistants, Brooke Mayo and Kathryn Nesbitt, are also American women.
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Parker, a former Eagles assistant, has risen quickly through the NFL coaching ranks and now faces a tough task with a roster full of new faces and high expectations.
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Dalal said their son played there daily with his friends, taking advantage of a club policy that allows children under five to enter without a membership.
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The comedian, 38, best known for his role as the acerbic gay best friend Elliott Goss in HBO’s Search Party, chose our meeting place to take advantage of the balmy late-May weather and to say goodbye to the neighborhood.
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Relatives of a woman discovered dead by her son with her neck slashed in the lobby of her Brooklyn apartment building are appealing to the public for help with funeral expenses.
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Beyond mortgage-rate buydowns and closing-cost help, Wolf said some are stacking giveaways—free appliances, design-studio credits, even a swimming pool—to grab buyers’ attention.
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Kieran, his young apprentice, is learning fast.
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In 1811, The Nottingham Review newspaper recorded what's believed to be the first historical mention of the fictitious Ludd character, described as a framework knitting apprentice near Leicester.
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“Aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aid. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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