Synonyms of aiding

aiding 1 of 2

adjective

as in helping

Related Words

• helping
• relieving
• computerized
• easing
• motorized
• nonmanual
• mechanical
• automated
• time-saving
• automatic
• robotic
• laborsaving
• semiautomatic
• self-operating
• self-acting
• self-regulating

Dissimilar Words

• nonautomatic
• nonautomated

aiding

2 of 2

verb

present participle of aid

as in assisting

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assisting
• helping
• supporting
• abetting
• reinforcing
• facilitating
• backing
• saving
• promoting
• guiding
• bolstering
• backstopping
• encouraging
• propping (up)
• furthering
• endorsing
• sponsoring
• fostering
• bearing a hand
• forwarding
• rescuing
• comforting
• championing
• serving
• launching
• sustaining
• benefiting
• attending
• standing one in good stead
• advancing
• easing
• patronizing
• ministering (to)
• advising
• succoring
• boosting
• buttressing
• mentoring
• nurturing
• profiting
• favoring
• caring (for)
• obliging
• counseling
• emboldening
• bailing out
• delivering
• heartening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hindering
• impeding
• blocking
• obstructing
• inhibiting
• restraining
• hampering
• interfering
• opposing
• constraining
• thwarting
• barring
• handicapping
• strangling
• sabotaging
• failing
• holding back
• balking
• disappointing
• frustrating
• baffling
• deserting
• discouraging
• retarding
• foiling
• letting down
• inconveniencing
• repressing
• disheartening
• harming
• damaging
• stifling
• hurting
• injuring
• stunting
• straitening

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of aiding

Verb

Edwards previously pleaded guilty to aiding in the preparation of a false tax return on March 25, court records show. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026

Mercury followed suit later that month, aiding Venus’ soul-searching with its thorough detective work. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

Reflect Orbital remains adamant that reflecting sunlight could be a game changer for solar power generation, aiding during search and rescue missions, and responding to natural disasters. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 28 Oct. 2026

This is not the first time Sacramento police have been accused of aiding immigration enforcement. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

With Lula’s fourth mandate, Brazil looks set to remain a huge oasis of progressive pro-film governmental policies, aiding filmmakers throughout the region, as seen in the latest films, for example, of Rodrigo Teixeira. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026

Along with Williams, at least 14 other people, many of them friends and family of the escapees, were arrested and accused of aiding in the escape, including by providing food, cash, transport and shelter. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz credited linebackers coach Derek Nicholson for aiding in Rodriguez’s development. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026

In particular, both Russia and Iran have repeatedly flagged Starlink as a major threat since it's been aiding Ukraine and helping local Iranians bypass internet censorship. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026