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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
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Most recently, in April, NATO members pledged to provide $60 billion in military aid to Ukraine.
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Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Anne Toomey McKenna,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
The court of appeal further ruled Guild had sufficiently alleged CCM had aided, and benefited from, then-Guild branch manager Christopher Flowers’s breach of his fiduciary duty to Guild.
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Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2026
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Noun
The Governor’s Office did not immediately respond to the Idaho Statesman’s questions about where the aid would be sent and how it would be used.
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Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Most recently, in April, NATO members pledged to provide $60 billion in military aid to Ukraine.
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Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Verb
Then, aided by technology and evolving search parameters, police sift through for potential suspects.
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Anne Toomey McKenna,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
The court of appeal further ruled Guild had sufficiently alleged CCM had aided, and benefited from, then-Guild branch manager Christopher Flowers’s breach of his fiduciary duty to Guild.
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Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aid
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Some aides were pushing him to run for president in 2016 instead.
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As aides at the Capitol were actively building a stage for the celebratory event, meant to communicate a big cost-of-living win to voters, the president abruptly canceled it.
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If an employer chooses to grant recognition, no election takes place, and the parties begin bargaining a contract that sets standards for wages, working conditions and benefits.
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Sign up for an Amazon Prime membership to get exclusive perks and benefits all year, including grocery delivery.
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Despite government assurances, humanitarian groups warn that the scale of assistance still falls short of the need.
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For instance, in addition to covering repairs, Endurance plans come with perks like 24/7 roadside assistance, windshield repair, fob replacement and rental car reimbursement.
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Harpring says the city is using smaller fireworks than in previous years and has added additional staff to assist with safety, a decision made after a 10-acre fire broke out in the city earlier this year.
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Royals catcher Carter Jensen made a pair of strong throws to assist Lugo on the mound.
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Bollo, the son of a domestic worker and a line cook, said he’s applied to work as a teaching assistant and graduate researcher, which would waive the cost of his tuition.
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How — and to what extent — AI might reshape her profession remains to be seen, but jobs for administrative assistants and secretaries have been dwindling for decades.
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The Red Sox tacked on two insurance runs in the seventh on Abreu’s sacrifice fly and Masataka Yoshida’s RBI single for a 7-3 advantage.
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Good luck with that message in flyover country when the revolutionaries don’t enjoy the advantages of light-turnout primaries.
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For anonymous, confidential help, people can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224.
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After the match, Knight laid out both Usos with help from Solo Sikoa.
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Across all trades Pennsylvania infamously requires four journeymen per apprentice, as do Maryland and New Jersey.
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Guests will hear the shuffle of San Francisco outside the windows, phones ringing, and the lingering voices of apprentices or other clients.
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“Aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aid. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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