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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
Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
They’re typically prohibited from aiding in immigration enforcements by local and state laws and there are good reasons for that.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Strauber is smart and independent and proved both by aiding in the federal indictment of Mayor Eric Adams and in the state indictment of Adams’ top aide Ingrid Lewis-Martin.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
Hall of Fame Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current television analyst Troy Aikman is remaining with the team in an advisory role through the coaching search, after aiding in the GM search and selection.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Saudi Arabia accused the UAE of aiding a Yemeni separatist, ramping up tensions between the Gulf powers, which are on opposing sides of multiple conflicts.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Jaramillo was honored at a September 2023 Coral Gables Commission meeting for his efforts in identifying and aiding in the arrest of a man accused of stealing Amazon delivery packages.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
These nutrients can provide various health benefits, such as supporting heart and eye health, reducing the risk of certain cancers, and aiding weight loss.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025
In the race for Virginia attorney general candidate, for instance, Republicans have spent more on aiding GOP nominee Jason Miyares in the final weeks than on the governor's race.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
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But aiding Capote with his work was different.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
They’re typically prohibited from aiding in immigration enforcements by local and state laws and there are good reasons for that.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Strauber is smart and independent and proved both by aiding in the federal indictment of Mayor Eric Adams and in the state indictment of Adams’ top aide Ingrid Lewis-Martin.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
Hall of Fame Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current television analyst Troy Aikman is remaining with the team in an advisory role through the coaching search, after aiding in the GM search and selection.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Saudi Arabia accused the UAE of aiding a Yemeni separatist, ramping up tensions between the Gulf powers, which are on opposing sides of multiple conflicts.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Jaramillo was honored at a September 2023 Coral Gables Commission meeting for his efforts in identifying and aiding in the arrest of a man accused of stealing Amazon delivery packages.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
These nutrients can provide various health benefits, such as supporting heart and eye health, reducing the risk of certain cancers, and aiding weight loss.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025
In the race for Virginia attorney general candidate, for instance, Republicans have spent more on aiding GOP nominee Jason Miyares in the final weeks than on the governor's race.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aiding
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Noem and Lewandowski plotted to promote two Border Patrol agents viewed as loyalists who would continue the flashy, sometimes questionable tactics CBP personnel have used while assisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
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The firm is assisting Atapco with the rezoning request.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, the bond-building treatment creates a protective barrier around each strand, helping to restore damaged hair and improve its integrity over time.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Eight of her 11 rebounds were on offense, helping the Longhorns to outscore Auburn 58-18 in the paint.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Aiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aiding. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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