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 deals announced Friday by the Pentagon show how that’s changing for the better, aided by intense competition within the software industry.
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Editorial Board, Washington Post, 4 May 2026
When the main race began, Antonelli and Max Verstappen aided Norris’ rise to lead the race for most of the first stint.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Teams from San Diego, aided by staff from the Pasadena Humane Society and Marin Humane, worked all weekend to evaluate, treat and move animals off the property.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2026
Star shortstop Bella Bourque (3-for-3, two doubles, two runs, two RBI) led the offensive assault, aided by strong contributions from star catcher Aniyah Bailey (1-for-2, double, two runs, two RBI) and standout third baseman Ashlyn Hebert (1-for-3, two RBI).
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
In 2023 the district changed the names of three schools which were named after colonists who aided in the genocide of Native Americans in California’s early history.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Like a glass cathedral dedicated to fresh bread, the skylights and hanging gardens give the dining space an ethereal feel (aided in no small part by the heavenly smell of artisan pastries baking in the next room).
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
This was a coordinated effort aided by individuals inside our own agency who made the choice to break the law.
—Devon Sayers, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Quirino Torres-Sanchez, 43, was arrested after an investigation aided by video from surveillance cameras, police said.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Editorial Board, Washington Post, 4 May 2026
When the main race began, Antonelli and Max Verstappen aided Norris’ rise to lead the race for most of the first stint.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Teams from San Diego, aided by staff from the Pasadena Humane Society and Marin Humane, worked all weekend to evaluate, treat and move animals off the property.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2026
Star shortstop Bella Bourque (3-for-3, two doubles, two runs, two RBI) led the offensive assault, aided by strong contributions from star catcher Aniyah Bailey (1-for-2, double, two runs, two RBI) and standout third baseman Ashlyn Hebert (1-for-3, two RBI).
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
In 2023 the district changed the names of three schools which were named after colonists who aided in the genocide of Native Americans in California’s early history.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Like a glass cathedral dedicated to fresh bread, the skylights and hanging gardens give the dining space an ethereal feel (aided in no small part by the heavenly smell of artisan pastries baking in the next room).
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
This was a coordinated effort aided by individuals inside our own agency who made the choice to break the law.
—Devon Sayers, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Quirino Torres-Sanchez, 43, was arrested after an investigation aided by video from surveillance cameras, police said.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aided
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The three families totaled 12 people, including five children, were displaced from the fire and were assisted by the American Red Cross and CT Transit.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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She was assisted by Leicy Santos.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Romo also helped behind the plate, working with Davis Martin.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI is at the heart of a web of deals undergirding the artificial intelligence boom that has helped power the entire stock market higher.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Aided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aided. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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