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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
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Recent Examples of aiding
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Utilities, power generators, natural gas producers, hyperscalers, politicians, and state public service commissions all play key roles in either aiding or exacerbating these problems.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Also, strong steps against the Russian shadow fleet that surreptitiously transports energy products, designation of Russia as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, and other economic measures strongly penalizing Russia and aiding Ukraine.
—U.s. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
The new stall is involving even more members of the family, with Robles’ sister aiding in the business’ paperwork and his brother helping with day-to-day operations.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Having been involved in early studies to develop an enzyme replacement therapy that is aiding children, he is now involved in developing alternatives for adults.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Garcia was detained and later arrested on two counts of grand theft auto, one count of owning or aiding in operating a chop shop, and one count of forging or altering a vehicle title, according to his arrest report.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Another man was detained in Cuba accused of aiding the men on the boat.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
The new breakthrough could ultimately help avert the worst effects of climate change by aiding in the transition to renewable fuels.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
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Naboso was developed by a podiatrist and uses texture on all products to stimulate the feet, improving overall foot awareness, foot strength and aiding in recovery.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Utilities, power generators, natural gas producers, hyperscalers, politicians, and state public service commissions all play key roles in either aiding or exacerbating these problems.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Also, strong steps against the Russian shadow fleet that surreptitiously transports energy products, designation of Russia as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, and other economic measures strongly penalizing Russia and aiding Ukraine.
—U.s. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
The new stall is involving even more members of the family, with Robles’ sister aiding in the business’ paperwork and his brother helping with day-to-day operations.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Having been involved in early studies to develop an enzyme replacement therapy that is aiding children, he is now involved in developing alternatives for adults.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Garcia was detained and later arrested on two counts of grand theft auto, one count of owning or aiding in operating a chop shop, and one count of forging or altering a vehicle title, according to his arrest report.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Another man was detained in Cuba accused of aiding the men on the boat.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
The new breakthrough could ultimately help avert the worst effects of climate change by aiding in the transition to renewable fuels.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aiding
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America is still assisting Ukraine significantly in other ways.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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Plants that grew in simulant treated with AMF also had much greater dry shoot and root mass, suggesting that the presence of AMF was assisting with the growth of the plants.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Kordia had come to the US first on a tourist visa and then transitioned to a student visa, studying English while working as a waitress and at a clothing store and helping care for her US citizen mother and brother, her attorneys said.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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JPMorgan said a prolonged conflict could push crude above $100 a barrel, helping bolster revenues at a time of strained public finances and heavy debt loads in producers such as Angola, Equatorial Guinea, and Nigeria.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Aiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aiding. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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