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 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,
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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
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The accountant trainee assists with accounting tasks at Atascadero State Hospital.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Meta is also reportedly in talks to use Google’s TPUs, and Broadcom assists the social media company with developing its own MTIA accelerator.—
Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Because of this extreme environment, testing helps ensure the missile’s guidance and structural systems remain reliable even after decades of service.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Hill said the 24/48 schedule helps with work-life balance by giving EMS staff more total days off per month.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Backstops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backstops. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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