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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
Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Your country has not been able to function without the aid or assistance from your allies.
—NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
The agents stood together, chatting, and not directing passengers or aiding in the formation of the line.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The program provides food aid that includes fresh vegetables and infant formula.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Your country has not been able to function without the aid or assistance from your allies.
—NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were deployed to 14 airports on Monday to aid TSA agents amid the partial government shutdown that has elongated security lines across the country.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
The agents stood together, chatting, and not directing passengers or aiding in the formation of the line.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aid
Noun
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Trump aides say the backlash sends views soaring.—
Drew Harwell,
Washington Post,
25 Mar. 2026
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem misled Congress on Tuesday about the powers of her controversial top aide Corey Lewandowski, according to records reviewed by ProPublica and four current and former DHS officials.—
Joshua Kaplan,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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The group’s bill also changes pharmacy benefit manager rebate programs to save money.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Under the Affordable Care Act, dental care is considered an essential health benefit for children, so health insurance plans on the individual marketplace must offer dental coverage for those 18 or younger.—
Blake Farmer,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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English said he's been working to gather assistance for his members who have gone without a paycheck since mid-February.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s policies — from legislation that cut food stamps and Medicaid benefits, to new restrictions on low-income housing assistance and student loans — have amplified these trends.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Wisconsin State Patrol assisted with a vehicle inspection to identify any potential mechanical issues.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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After Aaronson opened the scoring in the 12th minute, former Rapid Calvin Harris assisted Shapi Suleymanov for the equalizer in the 44th on a run in behind that caught Jackson Travis sleeping.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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In 1958, Golestan, having just opened his own studio, hired Farrokhzad, who was already well known for boldly candid love poetry, as an assistant.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Grier was a dedicated teaching assistant for New York City schools.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Illinois, which had a huge height advantage, held VCU to 35% shooting and outrebounded the Rams 45-29.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Oklahoma used a 7-0 run late in the first quarter for a double-digit advantage and then outscored Idaho 30-16 in the second quarter for a 57-35 lead at the half.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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Get help from a tax relief company This interactive feature is operated by a third party.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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The girls started to scream for help and tried to escape as the suspect started to drive away.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Ross married upholstery apprentice John Ross in 1773, and the pair launched a small shop.—
Marla Miller,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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Still, apprentices Justin, Jeff, and Meg, told us this beats their old jobs.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aid. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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