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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
David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
This document, signed by a sponsor, is a legally enforceable contract obligating the sponsor to support the immigrant and prevent them from relying on public aid.
—Daniel Shoer Roth, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Erica Sloan, SELF, 12 Sep. 2025
In early 2022 biotechnology startup AbCellera and Eli Lilly got emergency FDA approval for an antibody used in the early COVID vaccines, a tangible example of how the tech could be used to aid in drug discoveries.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
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Noun
His team rushed to his aid to stop the bleeding and proceeded to carry him into a vehicle en route to a nearby hospital.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
This document, signed by a sponsor, is a legally enforceable contract obligating the sponsor to support the immigrant and prevent them from relying on public aid.
—Daniel Shoer Roth, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
Instead of can’t-look-away infomercials, there are viral TikToks with users claiming that the devices can, like the once-buzzy weights, give your muscles more of a workout, allegedly burning more calories and aiding weight loss.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 12 Sep. 2025
In early 2022 biotechnology startup AbCellera and Eli Lilly got emergency FDA approval for an antibody used in the early COVID vaccines, a tangible example of how the tech could be used to aid in drug discoveries.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aid
Noun
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Lines of communication appeared to reopen when Prince Harry's new aides and one of the King's key staffers met for the first time in July.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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The outlet also reported that Harry’s aides had a private meeting with the king’s communications secretary in London.—
Emily Trainham , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Leaves falling is 'like nutrient recycling' Fuller said there are benefits to leaves changing colors and falling in autumn.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The benefit celebrated the arts organization's 60-year journey with an eye to the future.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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Polish and Dutch jets intercepted the drones, with assistance from Italian, German and NATO’s multinational forces, officials said.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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In EVs, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and real-time vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication depend on synchronized timekeeping for everything from sensor fusion to powertrain management.—
Markus Lutz,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In the 34th minute, Toklomati scored from the center of the box, assisted by Kerwin Vargas and Ashley Westwood.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
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While police are prohibited by law from assisting in immigration enforcement, officers have in the past been called to guarantee the safety of the public and agents.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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More than 200 volunteer dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants, backed by the nonprofit TeamSmile organization and the Chiefs, provided free dental care Tuesday to 300 children from Kansas City-area schools.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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These failures occurred when the AI models confabulated successful operations and built subsequent actions on false premises, highlighting the risks of depending on AI assistants that can misinterpret file structures or fabricate data to hide their errors.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Boomsma said any traits the ants have evolved are adaptations driven by natural selection, and creating fitter hybrid workers provided a competitive advantage, allowing Iberian harvester ants to extend their range vastly.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Wave now hold a 6-2-1 advantage in the all-time regular season series.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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His authorities again became a flashpoint last week, when the House voted to repeal two decades-old war powers laws relating to the 1991 and 2003 invasions of Iraq, this time with the help of Republicans.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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He was arrested following a 33-hour manhunt after his parents recognized surveillance images of the suspect released by police and convinced him, with the help of a family friend, to turn himself in.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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Managers worry that apprentices may miss the chance to learn institutional best practices with each project outsourced.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ritter says the company starts to see a return on investment in its apprentices by Year 3.—
Andy Tonsing,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aid. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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