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
But Zohn’s story as a true survivor was only getting started, as he was diagnosed twice with CD20+ Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, requiring two stem cell transplants and requiring two long, slow recovery periods — recovery periods the reality star says were greatly aided by the use of medicinal cannabis.
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026
The first three batters reached, aided by a Rockies throwing error, to load the bases with nobody out.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Recent rescue numbers could’ve been even higher, Yacenda said, but lifeguards have been aided by colder water and the fact that some schools are still in session — meaning crowds have been smaller.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
But Toyota’s pace in the high temperatures was critical — aided by the TR010 Hybrid being handily kind to its tires.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Its primary function is to prepare comprehensive reports on scientific and technological issues, aided by its ability to attract top talent from across the country.
—ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Escaping the jam in the first was a huge momentum lift, aided by a clutch play from Hebert at third place to throw out a runner trying to score on a one-out ground ball to her.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 11 June 2026
Selig’s approach has aided Kalshi’s valuation run-up—last month, the firm said its most recent funding round came at a $22 billion valuation—and starkly contrasts how the CFTC worked when Joe Biden was president.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026
In 2024, forensic experts submitted a DNA sample from the remains for specialized testing, which aided in generating a generic profile and identifying possible relatives.
—Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 11 June 2026
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026
The first three batters reached, aided by a Rockies throwing error, to load the bases with nobody out.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Recent rescue numbers could’ve been even higher, Yacenda said, but lifeguards have been aided by colder water and the fact that some schools are still in session — meaning crowds have been smaller.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
But Toyota’s pace in the high temperatures was critical — aided by the TR010 Hybrid being handily kind to its tires.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Its primary function is to prepare comprehensive reports on scientific and technological issues, aided by its ability to attract top talent from across the country.
—ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Escaping the jam in the first was a huge momentum lift, aided by a clutch play from Hebert at third place to throw out a runner trying to score on a one-out ground ball to her.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 11 June 2026
Selig’s approach has aided Kalshi’s valuation run-up—last month, the firm said its most recent funding round came at a $22 billion valuation—and starkly contrasts how the CFTC worked when Joe Biden was president.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026
In 2024, forensic experts submitted a DNA sample from the remains for specialized testing, which aided in generating a generic profile and identifying possible relatives.
—Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aided
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Upon arrival, officers found the 2-year-old boy, who was being assisted by paramedics.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Animal Friends of the Valleys, a nonprofit animal shelter, assisted police at the scene.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The up-tempo, run-and-gun offense made the team Hollywood stars, helped furnish The Forum with five championship banners and pushed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to the top of the all-time scoring list.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Within two years, however, Brind’Amour had helped lead them to the franchise’s first Stanley Cup Final.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Aided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aided. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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