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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
ABC News, 11 June 2026
The famous star of stage and screen was an outspoken opponent of fascism before World War II, devoting his time and money to relief groups aiding victims of Nazi Germany.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The Pentagon on Monday added some of China’s biggest companies to a blacklist of firms accused of aiding Beijing’s military, a move likely to stir tensions between the superpowers.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
The organization focuses on aiding youth development in Georgia.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Getz gave a tip of the cap to the managers throughout the Sox minor-league system for aiding them along the way.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Janaya Frost also faces one count of aiding an offender to avoid arrest.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Those details have been consistently hidden from the public for fear of aiding those who would do America harm.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 31 May 2026
Palantir has drawn widespread public criticism for aiding ICE’s deportation efforts.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
Verb
Donaldson’s wife, Eleanor Donaldson, 60, has denied several charges of aiding and abetting her husband’s alleged offending.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
The famous star of stage and screen was an outspoken opponent of fascism before World War II, devoting his time and money to relief groups aiding victims of Nazi Germany.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The Pentagon on Monday added some of China’s biggest companies to a blacklist of firms accused of aiding Beijing’s military, a move likely to stir tensions between the superpowers.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
The organization focuses on aiding youth development in Georgia.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Getz gave a tip of the cap to the managers throughout the Sox minor-league system for aiding them along the way.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Janaya Frost also faces one count of aiding an offender to avoid arrest.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Those details have been consistently hidden from the public for fear of aiding those who would do America harm.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 31 May 2026
Palantir has drawn widespread public criticism for aiding ICE’s deportation efforts.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aiding
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And right now, the Eric Dane story isn’t much helping.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
14 Apr. 2026
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Valerio finally stopped the driver by conducting a PIT maneuver at the intersection of Riverside Park Place and Park Street, with nearby officers assisting with the arrest.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Travelers are assisting scientists by helping to collect data that contributes to long-term environmental research, wildlife monitoring, and conservation efforts.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Aiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aiding. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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