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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
R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Even with the hearing aids, Sid can struggle with hearing in loud environments or when more than one person is talking.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Residents often receive combinations of painkillers, sleeping aids, decongestants and other drugs, many of which were included in the study.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
From Prediction to Proof My connection to Apple’s hearing work began in 2014 with the launch of Made for iPhone (MFi) hearing aids.
—Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Nate Moore There's a gentleman with two hearing aids.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Ask your doctor about mobility aids like shower chairs or handheld showerheads, if needed.
—Health, 23 Aug. 2025
Institutions Are Demanding Purpose-Built Infrastructure The limitations of today's public blockchains can't be solved with incremental upgrades or middleware band-aids.
—Thiago Rüdiger, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Curb cuts and ramps are two of the most prevalent examples of intersection improvements that allow access to pedestrians using mobility aids.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Proceeds from the event solely benefit the Waubonsee Foundation Scholarship Program, which aids hundreds of Waubonsee students each year in achieving their educational and career goals, college officials said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Cortisol aids in memory formation, dopamine keeps us engaged, and oxytocin, linked to empathy, fosters deeper connections.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
This aids traction and comfort without requiring manual suspension adjustments.
—New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2025
Rear-wheel steering aids the Panamera Turbo S's agility, turning against the direction of the fronts at low speed for an effectively shorter wheelbase.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Raising Voices had two friends who refused to wear hearing aids and RV was frustrated trying to talk with them.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Even with the hearing aids, Sid can struggle with hearing in loud environments or when more than one person is talking.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Residents often receive combinations of painkillers, sleeping aids, decongestants and other drugs, many of which were included in the study.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
From Prediction to Proof My connection to Apple’s hearing work began in 2014 with the launch of Made for iPhone (MFi) hearing aids.
—Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Nate Moore There's a gentleman with two hearing aids.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Ask your doctor about mobility aids like shower chairs or handheld showerheads, if needed.
—Health, 23 Aug. 2025
Institutions Are Demanding Purpose-Built Infrastructure The limitations of today's public blockchains can't be solved with incremental upgrades or middleware band-aids.
—Thiago Rüdiger, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Curb cuts and ramps are two of the most prevalent examples of intersection improvements that allow access to pedestrians using mobility aids.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Proceeds from the event solely benefit the Waubonsee Foundation Scholarship Program, which aids hundreds of Waubonsee students each year in achieving their educational and career goals, college officials said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Cortisol aids in memory formation, dopamine keeps us engaged, and oxytocin, linked to empathy, fosters deeper connections.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
This aids traction and comfort without requiring manual suspension adjustments.
—New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2025
Rear-wheel steering aids the Panamera Turbo S's agility, turning against the direction of the fronts at low speed for an effectively shorter wheelbase.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aids
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Nusbaum believes this training must be extended to paraeducators, the teacher aides who provide assistance and support in the classroom, or else their inability to properly respond to violence may contribute to teacher injuries.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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However, in July, a meeting between senior aides for the two gave people hope.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Sep. 2025
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This allowed McBee to receive $2,605,943 in federal crop insurance benefits and $552,980 in federal crop insurance premium subsidies.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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The state agency, which is in charge of the unemployment program, will be required to search its archives and locate the people denied benefits and obtain their payment information in order to send out unemployment benefits they were denied, according to the order.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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During this period, Guler has scored twice and provided three assists — the same number of goal contributions as Vinicius Junior and Gonzalo Garcia, and one more than Kylian Mbappe.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Chawinga leads the league in goals and assists.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When pets travel in cargo, a representative from The ARK helps load or unload them from the aircraft in New York, but does not travel with them to or from the international port.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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That may be because exercise helps reduce visceral fat.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
28 Aug. 2025
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Some have raised immediate questions, like AI assistants in social media sharing chats to the social feed.—
Agur Jõgi,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Pulisic built equity with Klinsmann, Arena, Berhalter and their assistants.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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My only advice is to do your homework and know there are advantages and disadvantages associated with any medical procedure.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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This feature is among the most significant advantages of shopping online, and consumers do not have to schedule appointments and miss time at work.—
Jason Phillips,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Once shunned by investors who were drawn to an environmental, social and governance lens, defense assets have surged in popularity in light of geopolitical turmoil and pledges by Germany and other European Union members to ramp up defense spending.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Tariffs and dollar weakness are part of the picture, but the bigger takeaway is that investors are turning to safe-haven assets.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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That’s why, when the tax authorities come calling, taxpayers often seek out professional help.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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As a strict government funding deadline approaches by the end of September, Republicans need 60 votes in the Senate — and help from Democrats — to pass a budget bill and avoid a shutdown.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Aids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aids. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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