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as in aide
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 benefit
a thing that helps
a dictionary is a handy aid for working crossword puzzles
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as in assistance
an act or instance of helping
the clerk asked if she needed any aid carrying out her purchases
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as in to assist
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 aid
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Early Saturday morning, with the aid of a Broward Sheriff’s Office helicopter, police located Soini near 330 N. Federal Highway.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 11 Jan. 2025
In all, the data collected from Laika’s mission aided scientists’ understanding of the impact of microgravity (weightlessness) on the cardiovascular system, respiratory functions and stress responses.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Disney has pledged $15 million in aid for those affected by the wildfires, with funds going toward organizations like the American Red Cross, the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and the Los Angeles Regional Food bank, while additional resources would be offered to any affected employee.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Early Saturday morning, with the aid of a Broward Sheriff’s Office helicopter, police located Soini near 330 N. Federal Highway.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
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Curtis also appealed to viewers to donate resources to aid organizations like the American Red Cross — Curtis is a longtime ambassador — and bulk up on their emergency preparedness.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 11 Jan. 2025
In all, the data collected from Laika’s mission aided scientists’ understanding of the impact of microgravity (weightlessness) on the cardiovascular system, respiratory functions and stress responses.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aid
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Blinken and his top aides have spent months trying to sell Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Gulf Arab nations on the plan, which outlines how Gaza would be run without Hamas in charge of the territory.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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And of the many unlicensed home care aides who work in gray market, many are immigrants, including many who are undocumented.Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Many Asian states will also seek to protect their national interests by calculating costs and benefits.Bilahari Kausikan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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However, the trend doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, as creators are quick to tout the benefits of cortisol-reducing supplements — less inflammation, more sculpted jaw line, better sleep, healthier skin and, of course, less stress.Emily Burns, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
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State, local housing agencies and nonprofit organizations provide assistance to help reduce the upfront cost.Robert Thorpe, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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The group is donating $50,000 to the Entertainment Community Fund’s LA Fire Relief Fund, which is focused on providing emergency financial assistance to entertainment industry professionals impacted by this week’s wildfires.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2025
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Furthermore, consider engaging experts to supplement internal capabilities, as specialists can help bring best practices and assist organizations with avoiding common pitfalls like misaligned expectations and underestimated budgets and timelines.Andrei Kasyanau, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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How to help Travelers looking on with concern can support organizations that have jumped into action to assist firefighting efforts and residents.Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 9 Jan. 2025
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Payton once counted Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady and offensive line coach Aaron Kromer among his assistants with the New Orleans Saints.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Gridlock in Midtown On Dec. 27, Parker, 46, who works as an executive assistant for the CEO of a real estate investment firm, finished work near 6th Ave. and 49th St. and was walking to Grand Central to catch her usual train home to Orange County.Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Sensing that this dad was open to being chatted up, Colvin sat next to him and tried to use raw honesty to his advantage.Brendan I. Koerner, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
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That actually worked to Naperville North’s advantage.Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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But in the meantime, those who know her are left to ponder an illness that appears to have consumed the caring mother, in spite of her efforts to get help.Laura Crimaldi, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Feb. 2023
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Police departments in Carroll County could get help from the state with funding the high cost of outfitting officers with body cameras, if a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly is passed.Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2023
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In Part 1 of an exclusive interview, Brian shared the incredible journey that led him here—starting as a chemist for a dental company, moving into the labs of William Grant & Sons, and eventually becoming the apprentice and successor of the legendary Malt Master, David Stewart.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Inside, the past and the present merge for her former master to provide Ahsoka with some sage advice and the necessary skills to pass on her knowledge to her own apprentice, Sabine Wren.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aid. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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