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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
Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
This is a dramatic increase from 2010, when the CDC reported just 4% of adults used prescription sleep aids.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The air that’s pushed down helps your body remove excess heat and aids in evaporating perspiration.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Mattresses, Box Springs, and Mattress Toppers Much like most secondhand stores don't accept adult-sized mattresses, many don't accept kids' sleep items like crib mattresses, junior bed mattresses, mattress toppers, box springs, sleep and positioning aids, and co-sleepers.
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Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
That passenger also voluntarily abandoned the item as a replica of an explosive, as training aids are also prohibited in both checked and carry-on baggage.
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Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
That science has fueled a booming wellness category, with digestive aids alone grossing $51 billion last year and a wave of luxury resorts now built around resetting the microbiome.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Digestive aids grossed $51 billion last year, and podcasts including the Cleveland Clinic’s Butts & Guts have proliferated.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Every so often, the sun catches on the small, clear wires of Klugo’s hearing aids.
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Liana Handler
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
There’s also the benefit of helping the body remove waste, which aids in healthy digestion.
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Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2026
At the time, Aguilar had a job with Misericordia, which aids people with disabilities.
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Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) are now developing an onboard drone that aids rescues without human intervention.
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New Atlas,
18 June 2026
In addition to Bruce, Peter also ends up seeking help from Frank Castle/The Punisher (Jon Bernthal), who begrudgingly aids the superhero on his quest.
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Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
And this also aids in a potential transition.
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Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
Now a botanist and apothecary, Cadfael aids the local sheriff in solving all manner of crimes committed in and near Shrewsbury Abbey during England’s 15-year civil war known now as the Anarchy.
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Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Founded in 1993, the organization aids children living in war zones, with a recent emphasis on those in Gaza, Ukraine, Lebanon and Sudan.
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Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
31 May 2026
Noun
The plans also offer enrollees additional benefits, such as eyeglasses, hearing aids, and prescription drug coverage, and have now attracted more than half of all Medicare enrollees.
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Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
This is a dramatic increase from 2010, when the CDC reported just 4% of adults used prescription sleep aids.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The air that’s pushed down helps your body remove excess heat and aids in evaporating perspiration.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Mattresses, Box Springs, and Mattress Toppers Much like most secondhand stores don't accept adult-sized mattresses, many don't accept kids' sleep items like crib mattresses, junior bed mattresses, mattress toppers, box springs, sleep and positioning aids, and co-sleepers.
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Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
That passenger also voluntarily abandoned the item as a replica of an explosive, as training aids are also prohibited in both checked and carry-on baggage.
—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
That science has fueled a booming wellness category, with digestive aids alone grossing $51 billion last year and a wave of luxury resorts now built around resetting the microbiome.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Digestive aids grossed $51 billion last year, and podcasts including the Cleveland Clinic’s Butts & Guts have proliferated.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Every so often, the sun catches on the small, clear wires of Klugo’s hearing aids.
—
Liana Handler
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
Though a bill that trucking lobbyists will love, at some point legislators need to ask if what aids the trucking industry is good for drivers, and for that matter the trucking industry itself.
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John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
There’s also the benefit of helping the body remove waste, which aids in healthy digestion.
—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2026
At the time, Aguilar had a job with Misericordia, which aids people with disabilities.
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Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) are now developing an onboard drone that aids rescues without human intervention.
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New Atlas,
18 June 2026
In addition to Bruce, Peter also ends up seeking help from Frank Castle/The Punisher (Jon Bernthal), who begrudgingly aids the superhero on his quest.
—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
And this also aids in a potential transition.
—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
Now a botanist and apothecary, Cadfael aids the local sheriff in solving all manner of crimes committed in and near Shrewsbury Abbey during England’s 15-year civil war known now as the Anarchy.
—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Founded in 1993, the organization aids children living in war zones, with a recent emphasis on those in Gaza, Ukraine, Lebanon and Sudan.
—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aids
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Their book is a cornucopia of deep insights into the essence of this president based on hundreds of interviews with close aides and acquaintances.
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Haitians make up a significant number of home health aides and health care workers in South Florida.
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For super fans, this combination has powerful psychological benefits.
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Morgan Stanley’s 2026 financial benefits study reported that 56% of employees say financial stress adversely impacts their work life, and a full 80% of business leaders believe these worries negatively affect work.
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Clarke had career highs of eight goals and 32 assists while playing in all 82 regular-season games last season for the Kings, who lost in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs for the fifth consecutive year.
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In the past six games, Clark has led the WNBA in both total points and assists, and is averaging nearly 26 points per game over that stretch.
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Every additional dataset helps the robot improve its ability to manipulate objects like a human hand.
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Detecting those compounds helps scientists determine whether the ingredients and conditions necessary for life ever existed beyond our planet.
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Your feed is flooded with AI copilots, recruiters, SDRs, designers, assistants, note takers, browsers and video editors.
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Bluelink is Hyundai's digital platform that connects owners' vehicles to their smartphones, smart watches and smart home assistants.
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Those cost advantages, Schackart said, allow Google to charge about 20% to 30% less for excess compute capacity, which is attracting AI unicorns to Google’s offerings, including its cloud business and enterprise services.
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For example, a 529 plan can offer unmatched tax advantages for education savings, while a custodial brokerage account gives greater flexibility to use funds for major milestones, like a first home or general financial support.
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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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Guests will hear the shuffle of San Francisco outside the windows, phones ringing, and the lingering voices of apprentices or other clients.
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The location is intended to help students, technicians, apprentices, and engineers move directly into careers linked to quantum technologies.
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“Aids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aids. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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