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as in aides
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 benefits
a thing that helps
a dictionary is a handy aid for working crossword puzzles
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as in assists
an act or instance of helping
the clerk asked if she needed any aid carrying out her purchases
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as in helps
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 aids
Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Equipped with inertial and GPS guidance, the JL-2 may also deploy decoys and penetration aids.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
This estimates the bike's position and mass in real time, and beams that to the rider aids for more precise cornering ABS and wheelie control intervention so the bike can hold a tight line.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2025
In a separate room, not far away, official timekeepers work at computers using various technological aids.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
The driver did not have his hearing aids in at the time, forcing him to get closer to Sanchez, the affidavit said.
—Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2025
These include air traffic controllers, maintenance of navigational aids, flight standards, hazardous materials inspections, air traffic safety oversight, accident investigators, and airport inspectors.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
They can also be used as teaching aids when educating the public on the dangers of plant poaching, an issue Blackwell says many people aren’t aware of.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Standard features are generous with larger infotainment displays and driver aids and the warranty coverage is strong.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Major League Soccer is promoting Charles Altchek, considered by many to be a potential future commissioner, to oversee the group that aids clubs in their business efforts.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2025
For a 12th year, nine cities on the tour will partner with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, a non-profit organization that aids pediatric patients through entertainment and/or educational initiatives.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
The center’s initial focus was its market-style food pantry, which now aids about 300 local families, many from the immigrant and refugee community, along with providing other services, including a clothing closet, diaper bank and hygiene products (see sidebar).
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
The technique is also critical in material science for understanding the properties of materials, which aids in the design of new ones.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Promotes Digestive Health The fiber in avocados aids digestive health by increasing gut bacteria diversity and promoting regularity.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
Inch by inch, the AI aids the person in embellishing the delusion.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Anyone who serves the Israeli enemy and its schemes, aids its crimes, and seeks to enable it to commit atrocities against our people cannot be supported—except by a traitor, a traitor like him, trying to pave the way for it.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
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The hearing aids make more than 80 million automatic adjustments per hour to ensure maximum sound quality and speech clarity, Dave Fabry, Starkey’s chief hearing health officer, told Fortune.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Equipped with inertial and GPS guidance, the JL-2 may also deploy decoys and penetration aids.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
This estimates the bike's position and mass in real time, and beams that to the rider aids for more precise cornering ABS and wheelie control intervention so the bike can hold a tight line.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2025
In a separate room, not far away, official timekeepers work at computers using various technological aids.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
The driver did not have his hearing aids in at the time, forcing him to get closer to Sanchez, the affidavit said.
—Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2025
These include air traffic controllers, maintenance of navigational aids, flight standards, hazardous materials inspections, air traffic safety oversight, accident investigators, and airport inspectors.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
They can also be used as teaching aids when educating the public on the dangers of plant poaching, an issue Blackwell says many people aren’t aware of.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Standard features are generous with larger infotainment displays and driver aids and the warranty coverage is strong.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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For now, researchers explain that the findings indicate that fiber not only aids digestion but can be a defender of metabolic health.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Major League Soccer is promoting Charles Altchek, considered by many to be a potential future commissioner, to oversee the group that aids clubs in their business efforts.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2025
For a 12th year, nine cities on the tour will partner with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, a non-profit organization that aids pediatric patients through entertainment and/or educational initiatives.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
The center’s initial focus was its market-style food pantry, which now aids about 300 local families, many from the immigrant and refugee community, along with providing other services, including a clothing closet, diaper bank and hygiene products (see sidebar).
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
The technique is also critical in material science for understanding the properties of materials, which aids in the design of new ones.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Promotes Digestive Health The fiber in avocados aids digestive health by increasing gut bacteria diversity and promoting regularity.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
Inch by inch, the AI aids the person in embellishing the delusion.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Anyone who serves the Israeli enemy and its schemes, aids its crimes, and seeks to enable it to commit atrocities against our people cannot be supported—except by a traitor, a traitor like him, trying to pave the way for it.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aids
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According to the former palace aides, the only officials the president would summon to flee with him were two financial advisers.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The president did not respond to Dewey’s charges, but cabinet members and chief aides did.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And if Klopp felt the benefits of turning throw-ins into choreographed events, complete with long build-ups, would be outweighed in Liverpool’s case by a loss of attacking impetus, is there not something to be said for that?—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Regardless, there are real benefits to Hal’s new workplace.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Benson returned to the lineup Wednesday and sparked the team with four assists.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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With LeBron James also out for several weeks, the Lakers went with a starting five of Vincent, Rui Hachimura (19 points), Jaxson Hayes (12 points, 10 rebounds), Dalton Knecht (eight points, eight rebounds, seven assists) and Jarred Vanderbilt (five points, seven rebounds and four assists).—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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The hypothalamus helps with all those challenges in animals.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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However, if the Mets were to offer a promising young starter like Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong or Brandon Sproat available in a package for Kwan, that could be the kind of headliner who helps get a deal done.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Staff changes for the Yankees The Yankees will need to replace at least two assistants on Boone’s staff, as the club did not offer new contracts to first-base coach Travis Chapman and bullpen coach Mike Harkey.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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But that doesn’t mean everyone will just be bored at home with nothing to do because their AI assistants can cook, clean and even commute on their behalf.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The early months of a season can be challenging for managers due to the seemingly endless international breaks, but the stop-start nature of the fixture list can have its advantages.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Sununu enters the race with several advantages.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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Now is also the natural point to move away from Aston Villa assets, with their appealing run of opening games coming to an abrupt end.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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But in December 2024, Ayala’s wife of nearly 30 years filed for divorce, and an initially amicable split turned sour amid a spate of legal disputes over his many businesses and assets, including his past catalog negotiations.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Peabody Trailblazer Award honors visionary storytellers whose contribution to art and media help to drive social change.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Oct. 2025
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According to the zoo, Maka was diagnosed with chromosomal abnormalities at just 5 years old but managed to thrive with the help of wildlife health and care teams.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Aids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aids. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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