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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
Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
McCaul, a former chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, was one of 18 Republicans who voted Thursday to send aid to Ukraine and apply tougher sanctions on Russia, bucking House Republican leadership.
—Ford McCracken, ABC News, 7 June 2026
Ellise Shafer, Variety, 31 May 2026
Villagers rush in to aid the man as the buffalo takes off in a different direction.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
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Noun
The program aims to survey the flora and fauna and aid established scientists in their research in the reemerging canyons.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
McCaul, a former chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, was one of 18 Republicans who voted Thursday to send aid to Ukraine and apply tougher sanctions on Russia, bucking House Republican leadership.
—Ford McCracken, ABC News, 7 June 2026
Verb
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
Villagers rush in to aid the man as the buffalo takes off in a different direction.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aid
Noun
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Early last month, Newsom appointed Kawa of Cloverdale in Sonoma County to the HRSA board along with Jason Elliott of San Francisco, another former Newsom aide.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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That’s despite growing appeal as the oldest baby boomers are turning 80 this year and the United States faces a deepening shortage of home care aides, driven by low wages, high turnover and demanding workloads.—
Matt O’Brien,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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But the amendment itself does not limit the benefit to small businesses.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Further, Garrett’s ability to win quickly and close on the quarterback, and to convert that pressure into hits and sacks, has long reminded the Rams of the benefits Donald used to give the second and third levels of their defense, especially the secondary in coverage.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Congressional assistance in the bid to fix college sports could be headed back to the drawing board.—
Fisher Isbell,
AJC.com,
3 June 2026
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Only one person at a time can occupy a voting booth, unless a voter is accompanied by a child or is eligible to receive assistance, the California Secretary of State’s Office said.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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That’s when the organization tries to bring in foreign providers to assist.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Rescuers quickly mobilized a network of volunteers and professionals from across California, tapping about 20 agencies to assist in scouring some 60,000 acres of woodland.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Kareem Dale, Obama’s special assistant for disability policy during his tenure, will narrate the audio descriptive tour for the center.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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While the traditional Google Search isn't going away, the tech giant rolled out several new updates to Google Search AI Mode, including more natural chatbot conversations, the introduction of AI personal assistants and improved online booking capabilities.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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While visiting Shoshone, take advantage of scenic drives to some of the surrounding sites.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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But the 34-year-old right-hander couldn’t hold Kansas City’s slim advantage for the entirety of his outing.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2026
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Da Frisella is a godsend for children, for help-yourself please-all bowls of pasta and plenty of coloring activities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Its trio, a lonely fox-deer, an axolotl apprentice healer and a red panda Viking, travel through a darkening natural world as the series folds identity, belonging and environmental crisis.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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His successor proved to be a worthy apprentice in a series shaped by constantly clashing adjustments and counters.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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“Aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aid. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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