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
In after-hours trading, Apple shares inched higher after the company beat fiscal first-quarter earnings and revenue expectations, aided by a significant surge in iPhone sales.
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Authorities said that Macias aided Husien in the carjacking at the auto dealership where the two-hour crime spree began; he is not accused of taking part in the gun battle that ended in Husien’s death near the intersection of Notre Dame Avenue and West Julian Street.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
He’s aided by Jessica Jones, who uses her super strength (and sarcasm) to beat up Kingpin’s goons.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
The former student’s language skills aided the project and was a distinguishing factor over Texas candidates, Lewis said.
—Eleanor Dearman
updated January 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026
Two wins for Nuno (aided by his new assistant coach Paco Jemez) and a big victory for Nottingham Forest at Brentford have tightened things up at the bottom end too, with Leeds, Spurs and the free-falling Crystal Palace all in the mix now.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Patel has not confirmed whether his arrest was aided by information provided by an individual seeking that reward.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Suburban towns have aided MPD in handling the influx of 911 calls.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The Rubelli fabrics on walls and furniture positively glow, aided by dazzling Murano chandeliers that take your breath away.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Pia Singh, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Authorities said that Macias aided Husien in the carjacking at the auto dealership where the two-hour crime spree began; he is not accused of taking part in the gun battle that ended in Husien’s death near the intersection of Notre Dame Avenue and West Julian Street.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
He’s aided by Jessica Jones, who uses her super strength (and sarcasm) to beat up Kingpin’s goons.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
The former student’s language skills aided the project and was a distinguishing factor over Texas candidates, Lewis said.
—Eleanor Dearman
updated January 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026
Two wins for Nuno (aided by his new assistant coach Paco Jemez) and a big victory for Nottingham Forest at Brentford have tightened things up at the bottom end too, with Leeds, Spurs and the free-falling Crystal Palace all in the mix now.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Patel has not confirmed whether his arrest was aided by information provided by an individual seeking that reward.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Suburban towns have aided MPD in handling the influx of 911 calls.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The Rubelli fabrics on walls and furniture positively glow, aided by dazzling Murano chandeliers that take your breath away.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aided
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The Northwest Avalanche Center’s representatives assisted at the scene.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Lopez was assisted by her longtime stylist Mariel Haenn, who has also worked with Heidi Klum and Hailee Steinfeld.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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When down 0-40 in the third game of the match after an exchange of breaks, Rybakina was able to serve her way out of trouble, helped by a first of 11 aces.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The auction result has helped stabilize sentiment in the super-long sector, but strategists say volatility is likely to persist until after the February 8 election is over.—
Mia Glass,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Aided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aided. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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