as in assisted
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 aided
That result was aided by $444 million in sales tied to the November acquisition of data software firm Informatica.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
The expectation of near-parity with 2024-25 has been aided by both commercial and matchday revenues just about keeping pace with a year ago.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Desperate measures In recent years, China has tightened its grip on protests and political dissent, aided by sophisticated censorship and surveillance through facial recognition and other artificial intelligence tools.
—Yoonjung Seo, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
This analysis was aided by the use of BTInsights, an AI open-end coding software that sorts responses into similar categories.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 27 May 2026
The officers, aided by officers from South Chicago Heights and other neighboring jurisdictions, Cook County and Will County sheriff’s deputies and K-9 units, dispersed the teens, who were blocking the 3300 block of Chicago Road and moving into a parking lot on the street’s east side, police said.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The stock has since more than doubled, recently aided by Nvidia's investment tied to optical connectivity technology.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 27 May 2026
The students at Correia Middle School, aided by teachers Stacey Tinsley and Keri Clark, arranged interviews with high-profile subjects for their short films.
—Tyler Faurot, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
The scheme has been so successful, law enforcement has created a joint FBI-National Security Division task force to disrupt the operations and have dealt a series of harsh prison terms to American accomplices who have willingly aided the North Koreans.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
The expectation of near-parity with 2024-25 has been aided by both commercial and matchday revenues just about keeping pace with a year ago.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Desperate measures In recent years, China has tightened its grip on protests and political dissent, aided by sophisticated censorship and surveillance through facial recognition and other artificial intelligence tools.
—Yoonjung Seo, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
This analysis was aided by the use of BTInsights, an AI open-end coding software that sorts responses into similar categories.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 27 May 2026
The officers, aided by officers from South Chicago Heights and other neighboring jurisdictions, Cook County and Will County sheriff’s deputies and K-9 units, dispersed the teens, who were blocking the 3300 block of Chicago Road and moving into a parking lot on the street’s east side, police said.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The stock has since more than doubled, recently aided by Nvidia's investment tied to optical connectivity technology.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 27 May 2026
The students at Correia Middle School, aided by teachers Stacey Tinsley and Keri Clark, arranged interviews with high-profile subjects for their short films.
—Tyler Faurot, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
The scheme has been so successful, law enforcement has created a joint FBI-National Security Division task force to disrupt the operations and have dealt a series of harsh prison terms to American accomplices who have willingly aided the North Koreans.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aided
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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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Federal agents and local law enforcement met the aircraft upon arrival and assisted with the investigation.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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That was one of at least four plays on defense that helped keep the Phillies from adding on.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Hopes for a deal to improve the flow of oil helped lift stocks of companies with big fuel bills.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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“Aided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aided. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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