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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
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The air that’s pushed down helps your body remove excess heat and aids in evaporating perspiration.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Mattresses, Box Springs, and Mattress Toppers Much like most secondhand stores don't accept adult-sized mattresses, many don't accept kids' sleep items like crib mattresses, junior bed mattresses, mattress toppers, box springs, sleep and positioning aids, and co-sleepers.
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Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
That passenger also voluntarily abandoned the item as a replica of an explosive, as training aids are also prohibited in both checked and carry-on baggage.
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Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
That science has fueled a booming wellness category, with digestive aids alone grossing $51 billion last year and a wave of luxury resorts now built around resetting the microbiome.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Digestive aids grossed $51 billion last year, and podcasts including the Cleveland Clinic’s Butts & Guts have proliferated.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Every so often, the sun catches on the small, clear wires of Klugo’s hearing aids.
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Liana Handler
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Don't Rely on Sleep Aids Taking over-the-counter sleep aids can be tempting, but try not to rely on them.
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Allison Forsyth,
Health,
9 June 2026
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) are now developing an onboard drone that aids rescues without human intervention.
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New Atlas,
18 June 2026
In addition to Bruce, Peter also ends up seeking help from Frank Castle/The Punisher (Jon Bernthal), who begrudgingly aids the superhero on his quest.
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Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
And this also aids in a potential transition.
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Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
Now a botanist and apothecary, Cadfael aids the local sheriff in solving all manner of crimes committed in and near Shrewsbury Abbey during England’s 15-year civil war known now as the Anarchy.
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Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Founded in 1993, the organization aids children living in war zones, with a recent emphasis on those in Gaza, Ukraine, Lebanon and Sudan.
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Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
31 May 2026
Regular watering also aids nutrient uptake, prevents water stress that can stall development, and results in a bigger harvest.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
The Tea3 Foundation aids children, military members and animals.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
Noun
This is a dramatic increase from 2010, when the CDC reported just 4% of adults used prescription sleep aids.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The air that’s pushed down helps your body remove excess heat and aids in evaporating perspiration.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Mattresses, Box Springs, and Mattress Toppers Much like most secondhand stores don't accept adult-sized mattresses, many don't accept kids' sleep items like crib mattresses, junior bed mattresses, mattress toppers, box springs, sleep and positioning aids, and co-sleepers.
—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
That passenger also voluntarily abandoned the item as a replica of an explosive, as training aids are also prohibited in both checked and carry-on baggage.
—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
That science has fueled a booming wellness category, with digestive aids alone grossing $51 billion last year and a wave of luxury resorts now built around resetting the microbiome.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Digestive aids grossed $51 billion last year, and podcasts including the Cleveland Clinic’s Butts & Guts have proliferated.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Every so often, the sun catches on the small, clear wires of Klugo’s hearing aids.
—
Liana Handler
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Don't Rely on Sleep Aids Taking over-the-counter sleep aids can be tempting, but try not to rely on them.
—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
9 June 2026
Verb
At the time, Aguilar had a job with Misericordia, which aids people with disabilities.
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Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) are now developing an onboard drone that aids rescues without human intervention.
—
New Atlas,
18 June 2026
In addition to Bruce, Peter also ends up seeking help from Frank Castle/The Punisher (Jon Bernthal), who begrudgingly aids the superhero on his quest.
—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
And this also aids in a potential transition.
—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
Now a botanist and apothecary, Cadfael aids the local sheriff in solving all manner of crimes committed in and near Shrewsbury Abbey during England’s 15-year civil war known now as the Anarchy.
—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Founded in 1993, the organization aids children living in war zones, with a recent emphasis on those in Gaza, Ukraine, Lebanon and Sudan.
—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
31 May 2026
Regular watering also aids nutrient uptake, prevents water stress that can stall development, and results in a bigger harvest.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
The Tea3 Foundation aids children, military members and animals.
—
Ashley MacKin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aids
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Newsom aides blame late paperwork amid emergency response, noting the donations were disclosed before regulators inquired.
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The aides said that State Department officials confirmed this week that the administration is aiming to close out PEPFAR, the US global initiative to fight HIV/AIDS, in South Africa by early next year.
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Located on the third largest reef in the world, Small Hope Bay Lodge is an unparalleled rustic eco-resort with all of the benefits of an extremely family-friendly all-inclusive.
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But de Liedekerke stressed that the potential benefits of regenerative agriculture go beyond climate change.
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Meanwhile, Clark looked flashy rocking her brand-new signature Nike kicks, dropping 26 points and seven assists.
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Gray and Howard each chipped in 17 and 16 points, respectively, with Howard finishing with six assists.
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Every additional dataset helps the robot improve its ability to manipulate objects like a human hand.
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Detecting those compounds helps scientists determine whether the ingredients and conditions necessary for life ever existed beyond our planet.
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Her two assistants, Brooke Mayo and Kathryn Nesbitt, are also American women.
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Kafka worked with Petzing and offensive line coach Hank Fraley — both assistants in Minnesota — that same year.
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Comparatively long engagement range One of the Hornet Block 1’s key advantages is its comparatively long engagement range, reported to exceed 75 kilometers.
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The 2026 edition is unique because those advantages have effectively been shared among three teams as this is the first time in World Cup history one tournament has been played in three countries.
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Relatives of a woman discovered dead by her son with her neck slashed in the lobby of her Brooklyn apartment building are appealing to the public for help with funeral expenses.
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Beyond mortgage-rate buydowns and closing-cost help, Wolf said some are stacking giveaways—free appliances, design-studio credits, even a swimming pool—to grab buyers’ attention.
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The location is intended to help students, technicians, apprentices, and engineers move directly into careers linked to quantum technologies.
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Regular midwives were primarily women, trained as apprentices but not institutionally educated.
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“Aids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aids. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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