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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
Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Online and in congressional hearings, Tenev was accused of aiding hedge funds that had shorted GameStop, at amateur traders’ expense.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Mohamed Jalloh, imprisoned for aiding ISIS and released last December, killed an ROTC instructor and wounded two students during the Thursday attack at Old Dominion.
—Alan G. Breed, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Trump’s comment came in a radio interview with Fox News host Brian Kilmeade, and a week after the president lashed out at Fox News reporter Peter Doocy for asking him at the White House about reports that Russia was aiding Iran.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
The press release went on to levy criticisms against Mamdani and Hochul for their support of sanctuary policies that prohibit local authorities from aiding ICE in some circumstances.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
Naboso was developed by a podiatrist and uses texture on all products to stimulate the feet, improving overall foot awareness, foot strength and aiding in recovery.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The bodies of the three women were found in multiple locations within Wayne County – which encompasses the popular tourist destination Torrey – on March 4, according to the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS), which is aiding in the investigation.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The department is in direct contact with and aiding nearly 500 American citizens with travel out of Israel.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
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The spending on Kelly’s behalf has been widely viewed as an attempt to split the Black vote between her and Stratton, potentially aiding Krishnamoorthi.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Online and in congressional hearings, Tenev was accused of aiding hedge funds that had shorted GameStop, at amateur traders’ expense.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Mohamed Jalloh, imprisoned for aiding ISIS and released last December, killed an ROTC instructor and wounded two students during the Thursday attack at Old Dominion.
—Alan G. Breed, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Trump’s comment came in a radio interview with Fox News host Brian Kilmeade, and a week after the president lashed out at Fox News reporter Peter Doocy for asking him at the White House about reports that Russia was aiding Iran.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
The press release went on to levy criticisms against Mamdani and Hochul for their support of sanctuary policies that prohibit local authorities from aiding ICE in some circumstances.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
Naboso was developed by a podiatrist and uses texture on all products to stimulate the feet, improving overall foot awareness, foot strength and aiding in recovery.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The bodies of the three women were found in multiple locations within Wayne County – which encompasses the popular tourist destination Torrey – on March 4, according to the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS), which is aiding in the investigation.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The department is in direct contact with and aiding nearly 500 American citizens with travel out of Israel.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aiding
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Because of McCasland's background, the sheriff said multiple agencies are assisting with the probe, including federal agents with the FBI Albuquerque Field Office.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Precious-metals dealers help facilitate these purchases, guiding investors through the buying process and, when applicable, assisting with storage, custodial arrangements and regulatory requirements tied to precious metals IRAs.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Return to Cuba In South Florida, the goal of returning has grown stronger for many Cubans who want to take part in helping rebuild the island.—
Sarah Moreno
March 16,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Now, a new drug holds the promise of helping the World Health Organization meet its goal of eliminating the disease by 2030.—
Fran Kritz,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Aiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aiding. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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