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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
The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 15 Aug. 2025
However, its aid distribution system has been under consistent attack from Hamas and from some unlikely quarters — the world's leading aid groups.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
The Somethings will return to The Funky Biscuit in Boca Raton at 7 p.m. Thursday, aided by the vinyl artistry of DJ Travis Acker.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2025
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Noun
In 2005, that latest extravagance was equivalent to almost half the £1 millions of British aid that Swaziland received in 2004.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 15 Aug. 2025
However, its aid distribution system has been under consistent attack from Hamas and from some unlikely quarters — the world's leading aid groups.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Much of the focus has been on detaining immigrants residing in the country with invalid documentation or criminal histories; however, those aiding individuals have also been targeted.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
The Somethings will return to The Funky Biscuit in Boca Raton at 7 p.m. Thursday, aided by the vinyl artistry of DJ Travis Acker.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aid
Noun
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Adams offered to give aide to the family of Amadou, speaking to the victim’s cousin Mamadou Sanoussy Diallo one-on-one at the vigil.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
19 Aug. 2025
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Late last night, Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov confirmed that Trump and the Russian leader discussed the possibility of direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
19 Aug. 2025
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The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities’ analysis says Connecticut could be forced to pay tens of millions extra to support food stamp benefits while about 34,000 residents, including children, are at risk of losing at least some assistance.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
8 Aug. 2025
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But for many global south countries, these are acceptable trade-offs for tangible benefits.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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For assistance evacuating large animals, in Santa Barbara County please contact the County Animal Services Disaster Hotline at 805-681-4332.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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More than 660 families from across the country have received financial assistance from the foundation, Sommer said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Anyone with videos or photos that could assist investigators can send them to cidvideos@oaklandca.gov.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Duke Energy personnel and Cincinnati Police will assist people driving in the Downtown area throughout construction.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Currently, consumers interact with banks through chatbots and virtual assistants, asking questions, making payments, and disputing transactions.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Paul Dean, a former acting assistant secretary of State who oversaw arms control and led the U.S. delegation to the New START implementation body, emphasized that the treaty’s enforcement measures also keep the world a safer place.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Do rules reflect actual AI usage patterns among teens? Equity Access: Can all students access the same AI tools, or do policies create advantages for families with premium subscriptions?—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The teams are ranked third and fourth in the Western Conference standings, with Minnesota holding a three-point advantage with 41 points.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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But in the meantime, those who know her are left to ponder an illness that appears to have consumed the caring mother, in spite of her efforts to get help.—
Laura Crimaldi,
BostonGlobe.com,
13 Feb. 2023
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Police departments in Carroll County could get help from the state with funding the high cost of outfitting officers with body cameras, if a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly is passed.—
Sherry Greenfield,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Feb. 2023
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This makes the credentials apprentices gain through them portable and recognizable to employers across the country.—
Karen Herson,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Several apprentices went on to spectacular careers on their own.—
Henry Wiencek
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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“Aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aid. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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