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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
Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
Miller pointed out that the citations are tied not just to standard pedestrian access but also to access for people who use mobility aids such as wheelchairs or walkers.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
This small sedan has a bold new look and an impressive roster of standard driver aids.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Most botanicals on the market are safe as supportive aids, but they are not verified as cures for any specific health conditions.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Most botanicals on the market are considered safe as supportive aids, but they are not verified as cures or treatments for any specific health condition.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
But those were the choices; the hair, being lighter in the body, making sure that the eyes are open and not wearing the glasses or the hearing aids.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 May 2026
Consumer products bearing the Sennheiser name are now designed and made under license by Sennheiser Hearing, part of Sonova AG, a Swiss manufacturer of hearing aids.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Plus, the group still wants health plans to pay for kids’ hearing aids.
—Larry Wilson, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
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
Noun
The 718 Boxster is a brilliantly handling cabriolet with an assortment of power plants to choose from, a modern interior, numerous tech amenities, comfortable dimensions, and driver aids.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
Miller pointed out that the citations are tied not just to standard pedestrian access but also to access for people who use mobility aids such as wheelchairs or walkers.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
This small sedan has a bold new look and an impressive roster of standard driver aids.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Most botanicals on the market are safe as supportive aids, but they are not verified as cures for any specific health conditions.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Most botanicals on the market are considered safe as supportive aids, but they are not verified as cures or treatments for any specific health condition.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
But those were the choices; the hair, being lighter in the body, making sure that the eyes are open and not wearing the glasses or the hearing aids.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 May 2026
Consumer products bearing the Sennheiser name are now designed and made under license by Sennheiser Hearing, part of Sonova AG, a Swiss manufacturer of hearing aids.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Plus, the group still wants health plans to pay for kids’ hearing aids.
—Larry Wilson, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
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Regular watering also aids nutrient uptake, prevents water stress that can stall development, and results in a bigger harvest.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aids
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The reassurances by his spouse and his aides denying that the 81-year-old president was suffering from cognitive decline wouldn't be enough.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Commissioner aides receive $400 per month.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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The money can help cover medical costs, mental health treatment, lost wages, funeral expenses and more — up to $70,000 in lifetime benefits.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Most of the benefits from larger tax cuts have already been exhausted, Zandi said.—
Alex Harring,Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Cameron Brink tied her season high with 16 points (14 in the first half), and Dearica Hamby added 14 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals as the Sparks won for the fourth time in their past five games.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
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Dearica Hamby added 14 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Still, Radley London was generating cash and delivering positive earnings, which helps explain why Gordon Brothers was interested in the IP.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Here’s what forever chemicals are, how to check your local water quality and what experts say actually helps reduce exposure.—
Ryan Brennan
May 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 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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As part of the investigation into a decades-long drug-trafficking money trail linked, authorities arrested three people and ordered the seizure of assets, companies and financial holdings worth more than 200 million euros.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Buyers are treating properties not just as lifestyle assets, but as long‑term investments that must withstand environmental volatility.—
Cyril PETIT,
Forbes.com,
28 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 30 May. 2026.
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