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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
Lia Russell, Sacramento Bee, 3 Mar. 2025
Israel is currently blocking all humanitarian aid and goods from entering Gaza as its far-right government seeks to pressure Hamas into a new ceasefire deal to release more Israeli hostages, but without committing to permanently ending the war as Hamas is demanding.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 3 Mar. 2025
Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
There is strong clinical evidence supporting vitamin D3’s role in improving hair and skin health and managing conditions like psoriasis; K2 complements D3 by aiding absorption.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Congress is expected to consider a multibillion-dollar aid package of disaster relief later this year.
—Lia Russell, Sacramento Bee, 3 Mar. 2025
Israel is currently blocking all humanitarian aid and goods from entering Gaza as its far-right government seeks to pressure Hamas into a new ceasefire deal to release more Israeli hostages, but without committing to permanently ending the war as Hamas is demanding.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
To aid with this decision, the National Academies of Medicine (NAM) undertook a review of the evidence for the benefits and harms of moderate drinking.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
There is strong clinical evidence supporting vitamin D3’s role in improving hair and skin health and managing conditions like psoriasis; K2 complements D3 by aiding absorption.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aid
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Officials say Trump and his aides want an acknowledgment or public apology from Zelensky before moving forward with a rare earth minerals deal or any future aid.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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Taxpayers have spent millions of dollars defending him and his top aides in court against various lawsuits related to the allegations.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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The performance was part of a benefit concert for Cancer for College, a scholarship fund founded by Will’s longtime friend Craig Pollard, per Rolling Stone.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Each of the three choices come with their own set of benefits and drawbacks, Yu said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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For example, our franchisee culture is one of mutual help and assistance.—
Doug Flaig,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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During an October meeting, the FBI employee gave Pang $3,000 as payment for Pang and the other individual’s assistance in the operation.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Police said they were assisted by DCF as well as the Ansonia-Milford State’s Attorney’s Office and the New Haven State’s Attorney’s Office.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
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Jenner was assisted by sister styling duo Alexandra Rose and Mackenzie Grandquist, who she’s worked with since 2022.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
10 Mar. 2025
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Some examples of how entry-level roles are shifting: Jobs that used to be widely available include data entry clerks, call center representatives, and administrative assistants.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Estrada went on to say that, per the indictment, Plasencia even taught Perry’s live-in assistant how to inject the drug, and that is who ultimately gave Perry the dose that killed him.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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His 14 points before halftime gave St. John’s a four-point advantage at the break, while his one-handed dunk with 6:43 left in the second half served as a dagger as the Red Storm finally pulled away.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2025
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That was granted after bitter rival Real Madrid fluffed its lines and lost 2-1 to Real Betis in Seville on Saturday night, while Atletico Madrid got past Athletic Club with a 1-0 win to gain a two-point advantage.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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But in the meantime, those who know her are left to ponder an illness that appears to have consumed the caring mother, in spite of her efforts to get help.—
Laura Crimaldi,
BostonGlobe.com,
13 Feb. 2023
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Police departments in Carroll County could get help from the state with funding the high cost of outfitting officers with body cameras, if a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly is passed.—
Sherry Greenfield,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Feb. 2023
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Santiago, an apprentice at a barber school, is due back in court on March 10.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Theodoros, the antique shop owner, is desperately seeking an apprentice to help authenticate items... Gift of Odyssey — Log in every day during the event to obtain check-in rewards.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aid. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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