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as in assisting
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 aiding
Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
The indictment also charges Meade and West each with one count of conspiracy to obstruct and defeat the Internal Revenue Service, five counts of attempts to interfere with administration of internal revenue laws and seven counts of aiding or assisting the filing of false documents, officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Maybe Dan’s buddy Henry (Jake Curran) is even more incompetent than previously hinted at, in terms of aiding and abetting a homicide.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
Ballmer and the other defendants are accused by 11 investors in Aspiration of fraud and aiding and abetting fraud, with the plaintiffs seeking at least $50 million in damages.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
What’s best is subjective and mostly depends on your needs and tastes, but the best edging options will be the ones that most reflect your aesthetic while also effectively defining your beds and aiding in soil retention.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 22 Apr. 2026
The miliary has accused Hifter’s forces of aiding the RSF’s attack on the area — a claim denied by the Libyan commander.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Liman’s decision dropped Lively’s claims of harassment, defamation and conspiracy, meaning the trial will now center on alleged breach of contract and retaliation by Wayfarer and aiding and abetting retaliation by the PR firm working for Baldoni.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
Umami is a long-lasting sensation that stays on your tongue after eating, curbing appetite and aiding in digestion.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Verb
One soldier is accused of aiding the enemy in wartime, transmitting information to the enemy, assisting contact with a foreign agent and additional offenses.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
The indictment also charges Meade and West each with one count of conspiracy to obstruct and defeat the Internal Revenue Service, five counts of attempts to interfere with administration of internal revenue laws and seven counts of aiding or assisting the filing of false documents, officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Maybe Dan’s buddy Henry (Jake Curran) is even more incompetent than previously hinted at, in terms of aiding and abetting a homicide.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
Ballmer and the other defendants are accused by 11 investors in Aspiration of fraud and aiding and abetting fraud, with the plaintiffs seeking at least $50 million in damages.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
What’s best is subjective and mostly depends on your needs and tastes, but the best edging options will be the ones that most reflect your aesthetic while also effectively defining your beds and aiding in soil retention.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 22 Apr. 2026
The miliary has accused Hifter’s forces of aiding the RSF’s attack on the area — a claim denied by the Libyan commander.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Liman’s decision dropped Lively’s claims of harassment, defamation and conspiracy, meaning the trial will now center on alleged breach of contract and retaliation by Wayfarer and aiding and abetting retaliation by the PR firm working for Baldoni.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
Umami is a long-lasting sensation that stays on your tongue after eating, curbing appetite and aiding in digestion.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aiding
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And right now, the Eric Dane story isn’t much helping.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
14 Apr. 2026
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Trump last week publicly triggered the idea of the government assisting the airline, which has been operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection since August of last year.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Red Cross was also on the scene, assisting the 16 residents displaced.—
Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Aiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aiding. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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