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as in aides
a person who helps a more skilled person
Jack is his mother's preferred aid in the kitchen, as his sister Janice is clumsy when it comes to chopping and peeling
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as in benefits
a thing that helps
a dictionary is a handy aid for working crossword puzzles
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as in assists
an act or instance of helping
the clerk asked if she needed any aid carrying out her purchases
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as in helps
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 aids
R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
My two younger siblings have my same type of hearing loss and have worn hearing aids since their 40s, if not earlier.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Relating a lack of mobility aids to cultural differences and accessibility, Lowe was determined to share positive travel experiences in hopes of prompting a shift in how people view limited mobility.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, produce with any cuts or bruises before going into the dishwasher can more easily absorb detergents, rinse aids, and microorganisms.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
All of the common spaces in the main building are accessible to guests who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Written by an author with partial hearing loss, this chapter book offers insight into the difficult adjustment to using hearing aids.
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 26 Dec. 2025
May Strengthen Bones Magnesium aids in the transport and activation of vitamin D, an essential vitamin that helps bones absorb calcium to build and maintain strong bone cells.
—Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
Rider aids are plentiful too, with three levels of power, engine braking, and rear traction control, all made possible by the IMU and ride-by-wire throttle.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Leaving branches in place until the tree is established yields better foliage growth that aids root establishment in the first year after transplanting.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Dandelion root tea has inulin, a prebiotic fiber that aids digestion by nourishing beneficial gut bacteria.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 29 Dec. 2025
Over-regulation stifles American growth and aids China in this crucial race for global strength.
—Samuel Field, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
While the idea that fat aids the absorption of fat-soluble nutrients is well established, the Missouri study provides additional detail specific to kale.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Monitoring patients’ progress also aids the organization in tracking whether treatments are effective and potentially stepping in to discuss altering treatment plans with their providers if needed.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
The eVscope 2 comes with an integrated Bahtinov mask in the lens cap that aids in manual focusing of stellar diffraction spikes.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 26 Nov. 2025
Spinach's fiber aids digestion and supports the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2025
Noun
My two younger siblings also have my same type of hearing loss and have worn hearing aids since their 40s at least.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
My two younger siblings have my same type of hearing loss and have worn hearing aids since their 40s, if not earlier.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Relating a lack of mobility aids to cultural differences and accessibility, Lowe was determined to share positive travel experiences in hopes of prompting a shift in how people view limited mobility.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, produce with any cuts or bruises before going into the dishwasher can more easily absorb detergents, rinse aids, and microorganisms.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
All of the common spaces in the main building are accessible to guests who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Written by an author with partial hearing loss, this chapter book offers insight into the difficult adjustment to using hearing aids.
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 26 Dec. 2025
May Strengthen Bones Magnesium aids in the transport and activation of vitamin D, an essential vitamin that helps bones absorb calcium to build and maintain strong bone cells.
—Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
Rider aids are plentiful too, with three levels of power, engine braking, and rear traction control, all made possible by the IMU and ride-by-wire throttle.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
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Soft-close cabinetry is another staple of 2026 kitchen design, according to the report, a trait that not only aids durability but also prevents jarring noises.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Leaving branches in place until the tree is established yields better foliage growth that aids root establishment in the first year after transplanting.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Dandelion root tea has inulin, a prebiotic fiber that aids digestion by nourishing beneficial gut bacteria.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 29 Dec. 2025
Over-regulation stifles American growth and aids China in this crucial race for global strength.
—Samuel Field, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
While the idea that fat aids the absorption of fat-soluble nutrients is well established, the Missouri study provides additional detail specific to kale.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Monitoring patients’ progress also aids the organization in tracking whether treatments are effective and potentially stepping in to discuss altering treatment plans with their providers if needed.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
The eVscope 2 comes with an integrated Bahtinov mask in the lens cap that aids in manual focusing of stellar diffraction spikes.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 26 Nov. 2025
Spinach's fiber aids digestion and supports the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aids
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His top aides are leaking that Cuba may be next on the regime change list.—
Nolan Finley,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2026
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Trump aides for months have hinted the administration would seek other executive levers to implement the president’s tariff plan.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Schools would become responsible for paying wages, benefits, and workers' compensation.—
ANDREW DESTIN,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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But propagating roses in winter has major benefits, too—especially for hardwood cuttings which can be difficult to root during the growing season.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Russell Westbrook had 13 points, seven assists and four rebounds for the Kings.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Boys basketball Junior guard Rex Satter dropped 23 points, adding eight assists, seven rebounds and six steals as Ipswich (4-3) cruised to a 74-59 win over Whittier in nonleague play.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The wraparound design stays securely in place thanks to an adjustable strap, which helps to relieve discomfort on the neck, chin, and back.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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When the weather turns chilly, plants naturally enter a state of dormancy and draw energy down from their leaves and stems into their roots, which helps plants survive the cold without damage.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Rebels found themselves in coach limbo throughout the playoffs, as many assistants are following Kiffin to Baton Rouge.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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With Pete Golding calling the shots after being promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach, and most of the assistants sticking around, the Rebels blew out Tulane to open the playoff and took down mighty Georgia in the CFP quarterfinals.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That flexibility is one of the biggest advantages travelers have today.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Those advantages will show up Sunday.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Ownership also involves financial responsibility, with car insurance playing a role in how people manage and protect their assets.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Universities and military assets were emphasized in Indiana’s application.—
Niki Kelly,
IndyStar,
8 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday, Mayor Barbara Lee and police leaders credited the city’s violence intervention program, as well as surveillance technology and help from the California Highway Patrol, with driving much of the decline.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Two of the patients sustained minor injuries, one of whom declined medical help.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Aids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aids. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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