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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
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Photos and data collected by app users all over the world are aiding scientists studying the health of species.
—David Pogue, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
After the invasion of Iraq in 2003, the Quds Force played a vital role in organising and aiding Shia militias fighting there against the US and its allies.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 22 Mar. 2026
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, 19 Mar. 2026
Celena Ponce, founder of Hands United, a nonprofit organization dedicated to aiding deaf immigrant children and families, said her group was trying to connect the family with the deaf community and services, like interpreters, in Colombia.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The spending on Kelly’s behalf has been widely viewed as an attempt to split the Black vote between her and Stratton, potentially aiding Krishnamoorthi.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Online and in congressional hearings, Tenev was accused of aiding hedge funds that had shorted GameStop, at amateur traders’ expense.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Trump’s comment came in a radio interview with Fox News host Brian Kilmeade, and a week after the president lashed out at Fox News reporter Peter Doocy for asking him at the White House about reports that Russia was aiding Iran.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
The agents stood together, chatting, and not directing passengers or aiding in the formation of the line.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Photos and data collected by app users all over the world are aiding scientists studying the health of species.
—David Pogue, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
After the invasion of Iraq in 2003, the Quds Force played a vital role in organising and aiding Shia militias fighting there against the US and its allies.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 22 Mar. 2026
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, 19 Mar. 2026
Celena Ponce, founder of Hands United, a nonprofit organization dedicated to aiding deaf immigrant children and families, said her group was trying to connect the family with the deaf community and services, like interpreters, in Colombia.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The spending on Kelly’s behalf has been widely viewed as an attempt to split the Black vote between her and Stratton, potentially aiding Krishnamoorthi.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Online and in congressional hearings, Tenev was accused of aiding hedge funds that had shorted GameStop, at amateur traders’ expense.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Trump’s comment came in a radio interview with Fox News host Brian Kilmeade, and a week after the president lashed out at Fox News reporter Peter Doocy for asking him at the White House about reports that Russia was aiding Iran.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aiding
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Police were already on the scene assisting with evacuations.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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The City of White Settlement said approximately 150 residents are displaced, and the Red Cross is assisting.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Carolinas, with Charlotte at the center, are now seen nationally as a rising hub that’s helping expand that supply.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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After helping Sweden win the goal medal at the world junior championships in January, Frondell finished strong with Djurgardens, scoring in 10 of 18 regular-season games before his team was eliminated Saturday in a first-round playoff series.—
Matt Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Aiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aiding. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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