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
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.
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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
Named for privateer Jean Lafitte, who aided American forces during the War of 1812, the park preserves cultural traditions alongside fragile ecosystems.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
During the first season of Hawaii Five-O, McGarrett was aided by a secretary named May, played by Maggi Parker.
—Louis Peitzman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Lebanon's economic crisis also aided Israel’s recruitment efforts, Blanford said.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
There were other early suburbs in the 19th century, including Inman Park, two miles east of downtown Atlanta, and Squirrel Hill in Pittsburgh—both aided by trolley cars.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 June 2026
They were aided by K-9 teams from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 June 2026
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
Named for privateer Jean Lafitte, who aided American forces during the War of 1812, the park preserves cultural traditions alongside fragile ecosystems.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
During the first season of Hawaii Five-O, McGarrett was aided by a secretary named May, played by Maggi Parker.
—Louis Peitzman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Lebanon's economic crisis also aided Israel’s recruitment efforts, Blanford said.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
There were other early suburbs in the 19th century, including Inman Park, two miles east of downtown Atlanta, and Squirrel Hill in Pittsburgh—both aided by trolley cars.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 June 2026
They were aided by K-9 teams from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aided
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The Hoffman, Barrett, Kensington and Herman fire departments all assisted in the response.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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The West Metro Fire dive team and Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office also assisted in the search and rescue operation, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Dare, a District 4-6A First Team and the only class of 2027 athlete to earn a Star-Telegram All-Area First Team selection as an offensive lineman, helped power the Dragons to a Class 6A Division II state semifinal appearance with 76 knockdowns and a 93% grade.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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While individual stars like Duran and Rivera have helped place the country on the sporting map, supporting ‘La Sele’ has quickly become the nation’s favourite pastime.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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“Aided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aided. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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