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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
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Digestive aids grossed $51 billion last year, and podcasts including the Cleveland Clinic’s Butts & Guts have proliferated.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Every so often, the sun catches on the small, clear wires of Klugo’s hearing aids.
—Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Don't Rely on Sleep Aids Taking over-the-counter sleep aids can be tempting, but try not to rely on them.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 9 June 2026
His Invictus Games Foundation is active in Ukraine and aids wounded, injured and sick veterans and armed forces members in their recovery.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
That total includes 4,428 rescues, 84,676 preventative actions, 34,723 enforcement contacts, and 1,807 medical aids.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Balance aids in handling the inevitable turbulence.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 June 2026
More than just digital wayfinding aids, maps are strategic tools of world-building.
—Patty Heyda, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Now a botanist and apothecary, Cadfael aids the local sheriff in solving all manner of crimes committed in and near Shrewsbury Abbey during England’s 15-year civil war known now as the Anarchy.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Founded in 1993, the organization aids children living in war zones, with a recent emphasis on those in Gaza, Ukraine, Lebanon and Sudan.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 31 May 2026
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
Noun
That science has fueled a booming wellness category, with digestive aids alone grossing $51 billion last year and a wave of luxury resorts now built around resetting the microbiome.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Digestive aids grossed $51 billion last year, and podcasts including the Cleveland Clinic’s Butts & Guts have proliferated.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Every so often, the sun catches on the small, clear wires of Klugo’s hearing aids.
—Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Don't Rely on Sleep Aids Taking over-the-counter sleep aids can be tempting, but try not to rely on them.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 9 June 2026
His Invictus Games Foundation is active in Ukraine and aids wounded, injured and sick veterans and armed forces members in their recovery.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
That total includes 4,428 rescues, 84,676 preventative actions, 34,723 enforcement contacts, and 1,807 medical aids.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Balance aids in handling the inevitable turbulence.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 June 2026
More than just digital wayfinding aids, maps are strategic tools of world-building.
—Patty Heyda, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
Verb
And this also aids in a potential transition.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Now a botanist and apothecary, Cadfael aids the local sheriff in solving all manner of crimes committed in and near Shrewsbury Abbey during England’s 15-year civil war known now as the Anarchy.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Founded in 1993, the organization aids children living in war zones, with a recent emphasis on those in Gaza, Ukraine, Lebanon and Sudan.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 31 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aids
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Former White House aides look back.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
10 Dec. 2025
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That means no Meghan, no aides, and zero chance of it ending up as content for a documentary or book.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
9 Dec. 2025
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Under the current terms, the developers will pay the city a $9 million public benefits contribution, for a combined total of $38 million.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Dec. 2025
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After all, charter members were awarded certain benefits.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Dec. 2025
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Not long afterward, Wilson called out Gray in front of the whole team for having fewer assists than her in several matchups.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
10 Dec. 2025
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Brandon Ingram led the team with 30 points on 11-of-20 shooting, with Scottie Barnes notching a near triple-double, scoring 18 points to go with 11 rebounds and eight assists.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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The head is brown to black and has several ivory to yellowish spots, which helps separate it from its native counterpart, the smoke-tree sharpshooter.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The funding comes from California’s Senate Bill 1 program, the gas tax passed in 2017 that helps cities and counties pay for transportation projects.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Dykes had already hired other former Art Briles assistants to be on his coaching staff, but none of them shared his name.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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When artists scale up operations to meet demand, hiring assistants and investing in capacity, that makes for a truly self-sustaining creative economy.—
Byron Armstrong,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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One of Los Angeles’ major advantages was the existing infrastructure, including stadiums (the Coliseum, Rose Bowl and SoFi) and major arenas (Crypto, Kia Forum and Intuit), not to mention that the city had already hosted two previous Olympics, both of which were considered financial successes.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Aug. 2025
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Springsteen opened up about the emotional advantages of being in a relationship with someone in the same field as her, especially when the sport requires intense mental focus.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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It is believed he may have been trapped in that same spot for nearly 24 hours until a passerby was finally able to hear his calls for help, West Metro Fire Rescue said.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Whether that means asking siblings for help, leaning on friends, joining a support group or seeking counseling, building a support system is essential.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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While the 84-year-old still goes out to hunt, his two apprentices largely take the helm in helping reinforce the boundary between the forest and residential areas.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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What’s more, around 20 per cent of the total working hours on the project were performed by over 70 trainees and apprentices.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Aids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aids. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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