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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
Byron Hurd, The Drive, 14 May 2026
For people who use hearing aids, though, that process becomes a lot harder.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 14 May 2026
The report found that the use of prescription or over-the-counter sleep aids increased with age.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
On several occasions, Waters sided with Republicans who challenged Porter’s use of visual and audio aids during hearings.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
That first clip is Abbey at age 14, in an Autism arts program with aids and helpers throughout.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
For all its engineering, there are no rider aids, no traction control, no cornering assist, nothing on there that would match superbikes that cost a tenth of the HF355.
—New Atlas, 8 May 2026
And Delaney says the monitor's tech aids first responders beyond CPR needs.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 4 May 2026
This creates abundant, affordable options so treatment can lead to stable, independent living rather than perpetual government dependency or higher cost band-aids.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Furthermore, the work aids nuclear forensics by establishing a mineral fingerprint to reconstruct the specific temperatures and pressures of past or unidentified nuclear events.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
The addition of spoken word passages by local Geordie poet Cooper Robson, who drifts through balladic descriptions of community, working-class masculinity, and pickled onions, aids Knats in their explorations of their hometown.
—Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
Under Florida law, anyone who aids, abets or counsels someone in the commission of a crime may be considered a principal in the first degree.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026
This element aids the MEU with support such as medical and dental assistance, motor transport, supply, equipment maintenance and landings.
—George Petras, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Sleep aids all work to help relax your body and improve your sleep in different ways.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 13 Mar. 2026
The nsoro Foundation, which aids youths aging out of foster homes, and the Mighty Millie Foundation, which provides resources in the fight against childhood cancer.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
The weight drop also aids the electrical efficiency of the new engines, which rely much more on battery power than the previous generation.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
This pervasive tendency to lean into the performance advantages of modern powertrains and driver aids is sending the wrong message, IIHS argues, which may actually contribute to aggressive driving and, ultimately, to more-frequent crashes and speeding infractions.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 14 May 2026
For people who use hearing aids, though, that process becomes a lot harder.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 14 May 2026
The report found that the use of prescription or over-the-counter sleep aids increased with age.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
On several occasions, Waters sided with Republicans who challenged Porter’s use of visual and audio aids during hearings.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
That first clip is Abbey at age 14, in an Autism arts program with aids and helpers throughout.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
For all its engineering, there are no rider aids, no traction control, no cornering assist, nothing on there that would match superbikes that cost a tenth of the HF355.
—New Atlas, 8 May 2026
And Delaney says the monitor's tech aids first responders beyond CPR needs.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 4 May 2026
This creates abundant, affordable options so treatment can lead to stable, independent living rather than perpetual government dependency or higher cost band-aids.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
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The Tea3 Foundation aids children, military members and animals.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Furthermore, the work aids nuclear forensics by establishing a mineral fingerprint to reconstruct the specific temperatures and pressures of past or unidentified nuclear events.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
The addition of spoken word passages by local Geordie poet Cooper Robson, who drifts through balladic descriptions of community, working-class masculinity, and pickled onions, aids Knats in their explorations of their hometown.
—Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
Under Florida law, anyone who aids, abets or counsels someone in the commission of a crime may be considered a principal in the first degree.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026
This element aids the MEU with support such as medical and dental assistance, motor transport, supply, equipment maintenance and landings.
—George Petras, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Sleep aids all work to help relax your body and improve your sleep in different ways.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 13 Mar. 2026
The nsoro Foundation, which aids youths aging out of foster homes, and the Mighty Millie Foundation, which provides resources in the fight against childhood cancer.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
The weight drop also aids the electrical efficiency of the new engines, which rely much more on battery power than the previous generation.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aids
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The Indian Prairie Classified Association is made up of more than 600 staff members in the district, who serve as support staff — as teacher assistants, health aides, school secretaries, dean’s assistants, Library Media Center assistants, receptionists and copy clerks, according to IPCA’s website.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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But the president reportedly began to sour on Gabbard after one of her top aides resigned in protest of the Iran war.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Lawmakers are trying to balance those concerns as the public has pushed back on giving away benefits to a multibillion-dollar sports franchise.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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The extension come as members of the Service Employees International Union 32BJ continue to urge the city to use its lease negotiations with the airlines to improve passenger safety and reduce employee turnover by ensuring workers receive better pay and benefits.—
DJ Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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Maddie Epke had four goals and two assists, and Aditi Foster added three goals.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Bardwell scored 32 points on 11-of-18 shooting with seven rebounds and four assists in Compton Magic’s 75-71 victory over Garner Road at last Saturday’s Adidas event in Mishawaka, Indiana.—
Gary Bedore
May 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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Each branch of government derives its authority from the trust placed in it by the People, and Congress has validly determined that this Act helps to maintain that trust by shining some light on the activities of the President and his aides.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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In an outbreak, the WHO helps with international coordination, technical expertise and delivering medical supplies and equipment where they’re needed.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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Jonatan Giráldez now coaches Lyon after winning two Women’s Champions League titles at Barcelona when Pere Romeu was one of his assistants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
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Prior to that, the role was held by Spoelstra assistants Butler (2023), Malik Allen (2021, ’22), as well as Chris Quinn (2017, ’18), Dan Craig (2013, ’15 and ’16), Juwan Howard (2014) and David Fizdale (2010, ’11 and ’12).—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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Economic analysis in the January 2026 White House Council of Economic Advisors report reinforces the advantages of this approach.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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All of which suggests that Ukraine’s technology, innovation, and cost advantages are durable.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
23 May 2026
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One of the assets in the Manson trade — 2023 second-round pick Carey Terrance — brought back Kreider, a winger with 348 career goals.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The company was formed in 2021 through the combination of Univision Holdings and the media, content, and production assets of Grupo Televisa, bringing together one of the largest libraries of Spanish-language programming with extensive distribution throughout North and Latin America.—
byNick Tabor,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
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This included figuring out how to pay visiting scientists who had ignored all instructions and come with the wrong visa, or hiring summer help outside the allowable guidelines.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
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Fort Worth police are asking for the public’s help investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on Interstate 30 early Sunday morning.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 May 2026
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“Aids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aids. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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