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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
Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 31 May 2026
The aid groups have already seen the need steadily rise over the last year, and the Hunger Coalition estimates that a quarter of San Diego County residents could go hungry without help.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 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
Over 40 people have died in a growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, where government and international aid organizations are struggling to cope with the spread of the disease.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 31 May 2026
The aid groups have already seen the need steadily rise over the last year, and the Hunger Coalition estimates that a quarter of San Diego County residents could go hungry without help.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 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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The team leapt to a 2-0 lead early in the first half thanks to the majesty and refreshing return-to-form of Christian Pulisic, who assisted on the first goal and finished off the second.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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Guests are able to customize and personalize their experiences with the dedicated butler team available to assist around the clock.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Chandler is a nursing assistant.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Glasner’s two main assistant coaches, Michael Angerschmid and Ronald Brunmayr, had long since been responsible for set pieces but, earlier this year, that responsibility was shifted to Paddy McCarthy with greater success, resulting in the Irishman taking up the duties full time.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The Monarchs banged out 10 hits, stole three bases and took advantage of nine walks, six errors, four hit batters and three wild pitches.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Coffey added eight rebounds and continues to further take advantage of the opportunity she has been given with her hometown team.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
30 May 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 4 Jun. 2026.
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