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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
Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Bank of America analyst Peter Galbo wrote in a recent note that dollar weakness could be aiding shares of companies with multinational presences, like Coca-Cola , Procter & Gamble and Philip Morris .
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
Many of these products are focused on helping people solve mobility issues, rather than necessarily aiding those who already walk and run with ease to do so faster.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
He was accused of aiding in the attacks after leading a tour of the complex the day prior.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
Crombie is charged with a felony count of aiding an offender and a gross misdemeanor count of misconduct.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The formula of this serum is made up of nourishing ingredients that pack a punch with aiding in hydration, hair growth, scalp health, and strengthening, like biotin and rosemary, mint, jojoba, peppermint, and coconut essential oils.
—Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 1 Feb. 2026
Along with her late husband, the pair founded VIB, an anti-violence nonprofit dedicated to raising social awareness and aiding community causes in Boston, federal prosecutors said.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Although the whale was able to travel, poor weather and its distance from the coast prevented teams from further aiding it afterwards, NOAA said.
—Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Flemming finished with a game-high 19 points for Newton South, with Lee (11 points, five rebounds) and Villar (12 points) aiding the Lions.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Bank of America analyst Peter Galbo wrote in a recent note that dollar weakness could be aiding shares of companies with multinational presences, like Coca-Cola , Procter & Gamble and Philip Morris .
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
Many of these products are focused on helping people solve mobility issues, rather than necessarily aiding those who already walk and run with ease to do so faster.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
He was accused of aiding in the attacks after leading a tour of the complex the day prior.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
Crombie is charged with a felony count of aiding an offender and a gross misdemeanor count of misconduct.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The formula of this serum is made up of nourishing ingredients that pack a punch with aiding in hydration, hair growth, scalp health, and strengthening, like biotin and rosemary, mint, jojoba, peppermint, and coconut essential oils.
—Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 1 Feb. 2026
Along with her late husband, the pair founded VIB, an anti-violence nonprofit dedicated to raising social awareness and aiding community causes in Boston, federal prosecutors said.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Although the whale was able to travel, poor weather and its distance from the coast prevented teams from further aiding it afterwards, NOAA said.
—Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aiding
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West Chicago resident Lisa Weier, president of Random Acts Matter, said along with Monday’s flower giveaway, volunteers are assisting people in senior centers, helping with a food drive and more.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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At least six British police forces are looking into information or assisting with inquiries following the disclosures within the Epstein files.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Defenseman Max Ludwar orchestrated the attack with three assists, helping Chelmsford take a 4-1 win over Medford in the 35th Annual Ed Cahoon Cup.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Pippa Middleton and her older sister Kate Middleton are famously close—and Pippa was there for Kate during one of the most difficult times in her life, playing a pivotal role in helping the Princess of Wales during her cancer journey.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Aiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aiding. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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