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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
Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Both are members of the Global Sumud Flotilla’s steering committee, whose mission is to break Israel’s naval blockade and bring humanitarian aid to the Palestinian territory.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
New Atlas, 10 May 2026
Over 25 Miami-Dade fire crews aided in rescuing the injured, finding some of the 11 in the water.
—Miami Herald, Sun Sentinel, 10 May 2026
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Noun
The team, consisting of six paratroopers and two military clinicians, parachuted from a transport aircraft, while vital oxygen supplies and other medical aid were air dropped almost simultaneously.
—Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Both are members of the Global Sumud Flotilla’s steering committee, whose mission is to break Israel’s naval blockade and bring humanitarian aid to the Palestinian territory.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Verb
Sort of – there is free software NASA distributed to aid in asteroid early detection.
—New Atlas, 10 May 2026
Over 25 Miami-Dade fire crews aided in rescuing the injured, finding some of the 11 in the water.
—Miami Herald, Sun Sentinel, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aid
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Why should teachers be exempt from income taxes, but not firefighters, sanitation workers, NICU nurses, aides in memory-care units, or paramedics?—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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Princess Kate has been widely reported to use her clutch in similar ways, allowing aides to manage crowd interactions without awkward verbal cues.—
Terry Moseley,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Across its work, Quail Group continues to emphasize that operational improvement benefits from a clear understanding of both systems and human behavior.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some of their posts hawking these bulbs get millions of views, which might have more to do with how orange pops on a blue screen than with the health benefits.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2026
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Visitors with specific needs can contact Guest Services for assistance.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a report set to be presented Tuesday to the Police Commission, LAPD officials said drones were deployed more than 3,000 times last year, mostly in response to emergency calls or officer requests for assistance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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But like Gilgeous-Alexander, Wagler gets to the free throw line at a high rate, has a stellar assist-turnover ratio, and shoots the ball well with even more 3-point volume than Gilgeous-Alexander had.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Maxey was one point, assist or rebound short from going 4-0 to the Alt.—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The Google Health app already works with data from other apps and devices, but the AI assistant within it is only available for Pixel Watch and Fitbit products today.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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The post directed interested candidates to apply online, and email resumes to Mansfield ISD assistant athletic director Dawn Mailloux-Smith and head football coach and athletic coordinator Kirk Thor.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Turn back the tape just a few weeks ago, to when the Five Stripes relinquished a 1-0 advantage in the final stretch to lose at home 2-1.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
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Blackwood made the initial stop, but Faber was there at the edge of the crease and the puck went off the Minnesota defenseman’s body and into the net to restore the three-goal advantage.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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When asking the state for budget help, the Mamdani administration suggested that the NYC Passthrough Entity tax credit should be cut from 100 percent to 75 percent, with the city keeping the other 25 percent.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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With the help of the nurses in the NICU, including Issabel Kenkel, the couple was able to say their vows while sitting in chairs next to each other with their newborns in their arms.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Nineteen-year-old James Shavers is one of the pre-apprentices at Prosperity Building Futures Trades & Entrepreneurship Training Center.—
Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
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Todd Dillender, chief operating officer at Caliber Collision, a chain of auto body repair shops headquartered near Dallas, said his company had been running an apprentice program for years to try and replace their aging workforce.—
James Osborne,
Houston Chronicle,
6 May 2026
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“Aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aid. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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