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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
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
Classified employees — or non-teaching staff who support school operations such instructional aids, paraprofessionals, custodians, food service workers and bus drivers — will not hold a collective sympathy strike, although individual members are legally allowed to do so.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
There are many modern cannabis users who regularly take gummies as sleep aids, for example, who are very capable of making safe decisions about firearms, Murphy said.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Rehabilitative strategies that rely on multisensory processing could boost outcomes, such as using canes for mobility or auditory aids that allow the newly-sighted to simultaneously use cues from other senses while learning to see.
—Sachin Rawat, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
The part-time position aids in the district in fulfilling its responsibility to the community as related to the composting, bulb recovery, battery recycling, drop off recycling and/or electronics recycling programs, a release stated.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Burns also lived with significant hearing loss and relied on two hearing aids.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
The Coordinated Set Identification Service (CSIS) allows two earbuds—or two hearing aids—to be discovered and managed as a coordinated set rather than independently, with resolvable identifiers and set‑level locks.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
After about three months, says Vasireddy, most people are beginning to walk and coming off their use of walking aids.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Luke Smith, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Papaya is also known for its high fiber content, which aids in digestion and promotes regular bowel movements.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2026
The gift underwrites the operational expenses of the foundation, ensuring that every dollar raised directly aids children who will benefit from its support, according to the team.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Heart Health The potassium in prunes also aids in regulating blood pressure.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
Knox used to serve on a volunteer board overseeing the local Crossroads Foundation, which aids women with substance use disorders.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
TitanSafety is a simple, powerful tool that aids in this undertaking.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Popescu credits the speed to a new ingredient—glutamic acid—which aids penetration to the hair’s cortex.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026
An appropriate portfolio aids you in capitalizing on gains and mitigating losses from individual stock declines.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
To get each trooper up to speed on the new devices, state police used virtual reality training aids that take police through scenarios simulating potential real-life situations that can rise to the level of a Taser being used or those that may require lethal force.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
Classified employees — or non-teaching staff who support school operations such instructional aids, paraprofessionals, custodians, food service workers and bus drivers — will not hold a collective sympathy strike, although individual members are legally allowed to do so.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
There are many modern cannabis users who regularly take gummies as sleep aids, for example, who are very capable of making safe decisions about firearms, Murphy said.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Rehabilitative strategies that rely on multisensory processing could boost outcomes, such as using canes for mobility or auditory aids that allow the newly-sighted to simultaneously use cues from other senses while learning to see.
—Sachin Rawat, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
The part-time position aids in the district in fulfilling its responsibility to the community as related to the composting, bulb recovery, battery recycling, drop off recycling and/or electronics recycling programs, a release stated.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Burns also lived with significant hearing loss and relied on two hearing aids.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
The Coordinated Set Identification Service (CSIS) allows two earbuds—or two hearing aids—to be discovered and managed as a coordinated set rather than independently, with resolvable identifiers and set‑level locks.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
After about three months, says Vasireddy, most people are beginning to walk and coming off their use of walking aids.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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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
Papaya is also known for its high fiber content, which aids in digestion and promotes regular bowel movements.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2026
The gift underwrites the operational expenses of the foundation, ensuring that every dollar raised directly aids children who will benefit from its support, according to the team.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Heart Health The potassium in prunes also aids in regulating blood pressure.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
Knox used to serve on a volunteer board overseeing the local Crossroads Foundation, which aids women with substance use disorders.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
TitanSafety is a simple, powerful tool that aids in this undertaking.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Popescu credits the speed to a new ingredient—glutamic acid—which aids penetration to the hair’s cortex.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026
An appropriate portfolio aids you in capitalizing on gains and mitigating losses from individual stock declines.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aids
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In January 2025, during an investigation by the Colorado Senate Committee on Ethics, Lewis forged several letters reportedly written by former aides to refute allegations that Lewis was mistreating staff.—
Doug Friednash,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Drucilla Ramirez, a third grade bilingual teacher and organizing chair for the union, said some classes have as many as 34 students and teachers don’t have aides in the classroom.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Khosla’s remarks recalled those from economic expert Kent Smetters, director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, who told Fortune in January that so many goods have been deflated in price that people don’t fully appreciate the benefits.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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For example, Social Security benefits, disability payments, veterans' benefits and other government assistance are generally exempt from creditor garnishment.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Pascal Siakam led Indiana (15-48) with 26 points, five rebounds and three assists.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Miller recorded a double-double, pouring in 22 points to go with 13 rebounds, and fell five assists shy of recording his first career triple-double.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Sam McMurray helps maintain the ecology of the river and lake, and teaches guests to fish, but the key man is Mike Hurd, expert fly-fisherman, keen golfer, and tourist guide.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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This helps maintain the orientation of both the robot and the satellite during servicing tasks.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Dental assistants, front desk receptionists and dental equipment sales are professions or roles in the dentistry industry.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
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Even the assistants were shocked the red card was shown.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Finally, many families will need to analyze whether to invest alone or with partners – a decision that carries its own set of advantages and trade‑offs.—
Belinda G. Schwartz,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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The research team also pointed out that flexibility and safety are not the only advantages of the innovative electrolyte.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The meetings come as the Republican administration seeks to leverage military assets to restore dominance in the hemisphere while now also fighting a war in Iran.—
JOSHUA GOODMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Investors who need to sell their physical gold assets, on the other hand, will typically need to do so through a precious metal dealer or individual buyer.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Dan Morrison Eleven different countries have asked Ukraine for help in countering Iran's deadly Shahed drones, with request for interceptors, electronic warfare systems and training, Ukrainian Presiden Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Plum got help from Kiki Iriafen who nearly had a double double of 13 points and eight rebounds in the first half.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Aids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aids. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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