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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
Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Officers rendered aid to the suspect, who was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, the DA said.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
On almost every bill, the sponsor, aided by lobbyists, informally counts heads to make sure the votes are there.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
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Noun
First responders provided aid to the man, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Officers rendered aid to the suspect, who was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, the DA said.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
Trump formally announced plans to launch a $12 billion critical minerals stockpile, in his latest effort to aid manufacturers while minimizing reliance on Chinese rare earths.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
On almost every bill, the sponsor, aided by lobbyists, informally counts heads to make sure the votes are there.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aid
Noun
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White House top aide Susie Wiles and a few of Ballard Partner’s top lobbyists are expected to testify at Rivera’s trial next month in Miami.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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For his part, Nadler is endorsing his former aide, Democratic New York State Assemblyman Micah Lasher, to succeed him.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The cognitive benefits were most pronounced in those who consumed two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of tea daily.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Various nuclear-capable nations, including close ally Canada, have decided that any conceivable benefits are simply not worth the expense and risks.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Wang won election to the Arcadia City Council in November 2022 with assistance from Sun, who at the time, was her fiance and campaign consultant.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Many brands agreed, however, that financing must be paired with technical assistance, diagnostics, and capacity building, along with strong governance and grievance mechanisms to ensure transparency.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In an interview with Time later in 2025, Williams denied that her appearance was designed to assist Lamar in dissing Drake.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The technology could also improve performance in collaborative tasks that require physical contact, such as object handling, assisted mobility devices, and service robotics, by allowing robots to continuously adjust grip and contact force during interaction.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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The agency is working with its partners to stop hackers from exploiting any of the vulnerabilities identified in the report, said Nick Andersen, CISA’s executive assistant director for cybersecurity.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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But the university wanted a coach with more experience, Hunt said, and instead hired Bob Sundvold — a head coach at nearby Division II Central Missouri and, previously, a longtime assistant at Mizzou under the legendary Norm Stewart.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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And the country’s colossal pharma production industry is gearing up to take advantage by selling generic versions.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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But turning this moment into lasting advantage will require careful planning, not just short-term opportunism.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The team will have to find Jackson more help to return to contention.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Zddloinp Over-Stove Spice Rack Banish countertop clutter with the help of this handy shelf, which sits snugly on top of your stove.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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The fledgling New Republic works to protect what the Rebellion fought for and turns to the legendary bounty hunter and his young apprentice for help.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2026
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An academic career beckoned back home in Dublin, but the twenty-four-year-old apprentice writer was eager to forge a more artistic path.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aid. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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