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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
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
After two seasons of Peter chasing around Rose Larkin, Isabel proves to be more than a distressed damsel, solidifying journalism’s crucial place in holding power accountable and aiding governmental investigations at large.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 19 Feb. 2026
In June, Hawkins, 49, of Minneapolis, pleaded guilty to felony aiding an offender by being an accomplice after the fact for helping Powers.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
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
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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
After two seasons of Peter chasing around Rose Larkin, Isabel proves to be more than a distressed damsel, solidifying journalism’s crucial place in holding power accountable and aiding governmental investigations at large.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 19 Feb. 2026
In June, Hawkins, 49, of Minneapolis, pleaded guilty to felony aiding an offender by being an accomplice after the fact for helping Powers.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
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
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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Yet the need for such tools is essential, because such data would prove invaluable in helping to motivate the kind of meaningful change that could measure and work to prevent such things from happening.—
William Jones,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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State Police, National Guard, and MassDOT were helping free the vehicles or transporting the occupants to a safe location.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Aiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aiding. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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