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as in aide
a person who helps a more skilled person
Jack is his mother's preferred aid in the kitchen, as his sister Janice is clumsy when it comes to chopping and peeling
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as in benefit
a thing that helps
a dictionary is a handy aid for working crossword puzzles
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as in assistance
an act or instance of helping
the clerk asked if she needed any aid carrying out her purchases
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as in to assist
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 aid
David Hambling, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
During his tenure, Jennings has: Effectively fired four officers and a supervisor who knew Harold Easter had swallowed cocaine during a traffic stop in January 2020 but failed to render any aid, instead leaving him alone in an interrogation room for more than 10 minutes.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025
Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 3 June 2025
Flowering plants need pollinators like bees to aid their reproductive process.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 2 June 2025
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Noun
Birds of Magyar have intercepted some Russian fiber FPVs with the aid of tactical radar, but the coverage seems to be limited.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
During his tenure, Jennings has: Effectively fired four officers and a supervisor who knew Harold Easter had swallowed cocaine during a traffic stop in January 2020 but failed to render any aid, instead leaving him alone in an interrogation room for more than 10 minutes.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025
Verb
Lynch was convicted of an additional count of obstruction of justice and four counts of aiding and assisting in the filing of a false tax return.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 3 June 2025
Flowering plants need pollinators like bees to aid their reproductive process.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aid
Noun
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Trump’s political adviser and former White House aide Steve Bannon suggested the president should deport Musk back to his native South Africa.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Politico reported that White House aides have scheduled a call between Trump and Musk on Friday in an attempt to broker peace.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The benefits aren't as immediately clear with Starlink, which is already deploying satellites that can serve most of the country.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2025
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The Louisiana Workforce Commission will work closely with LDH to ensure that all benefits are delivered in as seamless a manner as possible.—
Nolan McKendry,
The Washington Examiner,
12 June 2025
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People with the plan will also have access to 24/7 roadside assistance through Drive America, as well as telehealth services, the company said.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
16 June 2025
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The Trump Administration’s campaign against foreign assistance was widespread.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Tarrant deputies were dispatched to assist Parker County emergency services with a rescue attempt in the 12000 block of Aledo Road at about 5:15 p.m. Friday, according to a statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2025
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That season, Saber rewrote the SFC record books, setting single-season marks in goals (160), assists (102), and steals (158).—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Wiegman’s long-time assistant, Arjan Veurink, is to leave after the tournament to take over the Netherlands’ women’s team.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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This kind of human moderator review of chats is pretty common in the gaming world and can even apply to voice recordings made by various smart home assistants.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 June 2025
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Sam Bennett, who scored twice in Florida’s Game 1 loss, capitalized on the man advantage with the game’s first goal.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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For Catalan producers, international co-productions are not only an advantage but a necessity.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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But in the meantime, those who know her are left to ponder an illness that appears to have consumed the caring mother, in spite of her efforts to get help.—
Laura Crimaldi,
BostonGlobe.com,
13 Feb. 2023
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Police departments in Carroll County could get help from the state with funding the high cost of outfitting officers with body cameras, if a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly is passed.—
Sherry Greenfield,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Feb. 2023
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The main entry door features a custom graphic design element drawn from the archival Gordon Leaf mural pattern, which Wright commissioned his apprentice and secretary, Eugene Masselink, to create in 1956 for House Beautiful editor Elizabeth Gordon.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The inside of the entry door showcases the Gordon Leaf Mural Wright prepared by Wright's apprentice and secretary Eugene Masselink, a theme mirrored in other areas throughout the interior.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 June 2025
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“Aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aid. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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