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
The topnotch dancing is aided by an orchestra larger than most tours put together.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Homelander is also aided by super-smart Sister Sage (Susan Heyward) as his lead strategist and Firecracker (Valorie Curry) with her pro-Vought talk show.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
With the infield playing in, second baseman Nico Hoerner threw out CJ Kayfus, running from third on contact, at home aided by a stellar catch and tag by Amaya.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Frank’s aided by his remote connection to Tom, his handler, who keeps him on track.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
During the course of the bribery-kickback scheme, Joseph aided in the filing of false tax returns by claiming hundreds of thousands of dollars in false business deductions.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
The shooters’ escape was aided by a fourth man, who punched an Oakland police officer trying to chase after the suspect, authorities said.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Barnum was aided in the rescue by a kite surfer who had a vest and charged into the water.
—Ted Scouten, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Encouraged and aided by independent neighbours, Guinean nationalists took up arms in 1962 and after 10 years of fighting expelled the Portuguese from three-quarters of Portuguese Guinea.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Homelander is also aided by super-smart Sister Sage (Susan Heyward) as his lead strategist and Firecracker (Valorie Curry) with her pro-Vought talk show.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
With the infield playing in, second baseman Nico Hoerner threw out CJ Kayfus, running from third on contact, at home aided by a stellar catch and tag by Amaya.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Frank’s aided by his remote connection to Tom, his handler, who keeps him on track.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
During the course of the bribery-kickback scheme, Joseph aided in the filing of false tax returns by claiming hundreds of thousands of dollars in false business deductions.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
The shooters’ escape was aided by a fourth man, who punched an Oakland police officer trying to chase after the suspect, authorities said.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Barnum was aided in the rescue by a kite surfer who had a vest and charged into the water.
—Ted Scouten, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Encouraged and aided by independent neighbours, Guinean nationalists took up arms in 1962 and after 10 years of fighting expelled the Portuguese from three-quarters of Portuguese Guinea.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aided
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Three goals in the 20th, 23rd and 28th minutes came in rapid-fire, as Son assisted each time while Bouanga tied for the third-fastest hat-trick in MLS history.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Wall Street Journal added the CIA assisted in the operation, confusing Iran about the status of the rescue mission and drones were used to keep others away from the pilot.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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But Neuer helped Freiburg build the 2-0 lead that Bayern had to overcome.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The loyal customers have helped Thai Taste through some difficult times, including the 2008 financial crisis and the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Aided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aided. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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