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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
New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
In addition to working as a puppeteer, Spinney was also an artist, who illustrated books and training aids for the Air Force.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
While the former aids in the reduction of puffiness and dark circles in the under-eye area based on hot and cold contrast therapy, the latter comes with three attachments for relieving muscle pain, tension, and soreness through rapid pulsations.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Those using mobility aids should lock the wheels and remain seated, shielding their heads and necks.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
From storage helpers to laundry and cleaning aids, try one of these clever uses for old pillowcases.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Prosecutors had opposed the request, arguing jail clothing aids with identification and safety.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
The home is not accessible for those who use mobility aids.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Atlas features include a ChatGPT sidebar, writing aids and browser memories.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The Npr Network, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, aids roughly 42 million people and was set to run out of funds on Saturday without intervention.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
That includes the $15 billion Individuals with Disabilities Education Act program for students with disabilities and the $18 billion Title I program, which aids high-poverty schools.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
For now, researchers explain that the findings indicate that fiber not only aids digestion but can be a defender of metabolic health.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Major League Soccer is promoting Charles Altchek, considered by many to be a potential future commissioner, to oversee the group that aids clubs in their business efforts.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2025
For a 12th year, nine cities on the tour will partner with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, a non-profit organization that aids pediatric patients through entertainment and/or educational initiatives.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
The center’s initial focus was its market-style food pantry, which now aids about 300 local families, many from the immigrant and refugee community, along with providing other services, including a clothing closet, diaper bank and hygiene products (see sidebar).
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
The technique is also critical in material science for understanding the properties of materials, which aids in the design of new ones.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
In addition to working as a puppeteer, Spinney was also an artist, who illustrated books and training aids for the Air Force.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
While the former aids in the reduction of puffiness and dark circles in the under-eye area based on hot and cold contrast therapy, the latter comes with three attachments for relieving muscle pain, tension, and soreness through rapid pulsations.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Those using mobility aids should lock the wheels and remain seated, shielding their heads and necks.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
From storage helpers to laundry and cleaning aids, try one of these clever uses for old pillowcases.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Prosecutors had opposed the request, arguing jail clothing aids with identification and safety.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
The home is not accessible for those who use mobility aids.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Atlas features include a ChatGPT sidebar, writing aids and browser memories.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
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The governor is tapping unspent funds from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, the federal program that aids low-income families with children.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, aids roughly 42 million people and was set to run out of funds on Saturday without intervention.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
That includes the $15 billion Individuals with Disabilities Education Act program for students with disabilities and the $18 billion Title I program, which aids high-poverty schools.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
For now, researchers explain that the findings indicate that fiber not only aids digestion but can be a defender of metabolic health.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Major League Soccer is promoting Charles Altchek, considered by many to be a potential future commissioner, to oversee the group that aids clubs in their business efforts.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2025
For a 12th year, nine cities on the tour will partner with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, a non-profit organization that aids pediatric patients through entertainment and/or educational initiatives.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
The center’s initial focus was its market-style food pantry, which now aids about 300 local families, many from the immigrant and refugee community, along with providing other services, including a clothing closet, diaper bank and hygiene products (see sidebar).
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
The technique is also critical in material science for understanding the properties of materials, which aids in the design of new ones.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aids
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The incident ended when one of her top aides, Juan José Ramírez Mendoza, intervened.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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But his operation—run largely by longtime aides and consultants—never found a rhythm.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Under the formula, benefits are reduced by 35% for households receiving the maximum amount, and households of the same size would have benefits reduced by the same dollar amount.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Mediterranean diet and its many benefits are often touted by doctors, nutritionists and dieticians.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Andrew Wiggins added 17 points, and Davion Mitchell dished out nine assists.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Nic Claxton added 18 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and three steals.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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The species has an adhesive plate on its head that helps to create a kind of vacuum seal, allowing the fish to grab a whale and hang on for the ride.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Late hours are a must, bathroom graffiti helps and there should be a fairly high ratio of cheap beer to, well, pretty much everything else.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
7 Nov. 2025
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Nursing assistants, some paid just $11 an hour, were offered a few extra dollars an hour to work upstairs, potentially putting their lives and their families at risk.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The proposal may also open the door for similar laws in other high-risk areas, such as mental health bots and educational assistants.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Newer artists have also seen some advantages with the eligibility period not adhering to a typical calendar year.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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Falcon Enamelware espresso cup Falcon’s espresso cups have the dual advantages of being cute and durable.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Nov. 2025
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In DeCosta’s world, draft assets, like self-esteem, are essential to maintain.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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That might mean liquidating nearly all assets or eating seeds needed for future planting.—
Nurith Aizenman,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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Until recently there were only around 100 spots in the entire county that accepted Medi-Cal, the state health insurance for low-income residents, resulting in long wait times for people actively trying to get help.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Ravens didn’t add any offensive line help.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Aids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aids. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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