as in aids
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end
the Nobel-winning geneticist was of course backstopped in his research by a team of highly talented assistants
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The tuber also provides vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant, and fiber, which aids digestion, boosts satiety, and regulates blood sugar.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
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The calcium found in milk is also packaged with vitamin D, which aids in the absorption of calcium.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
19 Jan. 2026
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The company assists with complex IRS issues like wage garnishments, bank levies, and tax liens.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Max assists employees with tasks like financing, paperwork, inventory management, and fraud detection.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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Furthermore, prosecutors noted that Knox may have had access to additional county money through her service on the volunteer board of the local Crossroads Foundation, which helps women with substance use disorders.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The actress will next get a PET scan, a nuclear imaging test that helps detect diseases like cancer at a cellular level.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Backstops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backstops. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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