How to Use aid in a Sentence

aid

1 of 2 verb
  • They gave money in order to aid the cause.
  • He jumped into the water to aid the drowning child.
  • She aided them in their efforts.
  • She aided the government in the attempt to fight illiteracy.
  • Eco join forces to aid wildlife across the globe.
    Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Evening dew should aid the chasing side.
    ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Shiels was aided by some short-game magic.
    Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • Luckily, there are some ways to aid hair growth.
    Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 9 June 2026
  • Both were won by blue, aiding its seven-point win.
    Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
  • Their beauty is aided by the May sun and a light breeze.
    John Lauritsen, CBS News, 14 May 2026
  • In the sky, birds like hawks rely on the wind to aid their migration.
    Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
  • If not, they could be dealt before the deadline to aid the rebuild.
    Mike Brehm, USA TODAY, 29 Aug. 2023
  • There’s little blood supply in that area to aid the healing process.
    Michael Salfino, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Maple syrup may aid digestion, while honey may help heal wounds.
    Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025
  • His candor, though, has not aided his pitching.
    Andy McCullough, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Two stethoscopes hang on the wall by the door, next to a poster about how to aid a choking victim.
    Jennifer Gonnerman, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
  • His only goal is to aid in those efforts in any possible way.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Repeat on both sides to aid digestion.
    Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Collette believes God placed him at the scene to aid Michael.
    Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Sleep aids all work to help relax your body and improve your sleep in different ways.
    Kirstyn Hill, Health, 13 Mar. 2026
  • There have been a lot of calls for arms embargoes and a halt to aid for Israel.
    Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
  • What, exactly, is the best thing to eat or drink to aid hangover symptoms?
    Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
  • His aim was not to antagonize Africans, but to aid sailors.
    Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
  • There are over-the-door hook options that, once again, can aid if there is a lack of storage options.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
  • This helps soften the seed to aid in the germination process.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Wolff has chipped in at least $600,000 to aid his effort.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Using rose quartz, incense, or flowers can also aid you.
    ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Solid start with three clean sheets so far, aiding Bournemouth’s title bid.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Low-calorie, high-fiber eating habits may aid weight and blood sugar control.
    Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Make sure to coat the dish all over with oil (a pastry brush helps) to aid in the browning and unmolding.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026

aid

2 of 2 noun
  • The work was done with the aid of a computer.
  • The computer is an aid to keeping costs down.
  • The project was completed with the aid of several students.
  • He teaches art with visual aids.
  • She applied for financial aid in order to go to college.
  • The government has given millions of dollars in economic aid to these nations.
  • The diagram is provided as an aid to understanding.
  • But aid groups say that won't be enough.
    ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Red Beard held up a first-aid kit.
    Will MacKin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
  • Have the aid cuts had an impact?
    Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Less aid should lead to lower prices.
    Cory Turner, NPR, 28 June 2026
  • And there's more that's gone by the wayside in this new aid era.
    Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
  • More aid has gone into Gaza since then.
    Pablo Robles, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Plus, the group still wants health plans to pay for kids’ hearing aids.
    Larry Wilson, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
  • There are too many such mutual aid groups to count.
    Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The school gave aid to 24% of its students this year.
    Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Once down, bystanders quickly rushed to his aid.
    Los Angeles Times, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026
  • That's like aid for the United States.
    Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Have the aid cuts affected morale?
    Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
  • This wasn’t the first time Shakir has come to the aid of some four-legged friends in need.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2025
  • And with it, a likely need for mutual aid for some or many.
    Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Who will come to America’s aid then?
    Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
  • By an ally that receives an enormous amount of aid.
    David Remnick, New Yorker, 17 June 2026
  • Christie was pleased to see Clifford come to the aid of a teammate.
    Jason Anderson january 25, Sacbee.com, 25 Jan. 2026
  • The size and terms of the financing aid were not shared publicly.
    CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Then, police moved in to approach and render aid.
    Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Global aid is at an inflection point.
    Alex Daruty, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • Helix scored four runs in the fifth with the aid of a Christian error.
    John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
  • Stop protecting sacred cows like school aid.
    Andrew Rein, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
  • But that aid had never been enough to bring Ukraine victory.
    Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026

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