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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
Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 19 Nov. 2024
Informal caregiving and aid are expressions of solidarity, too.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Historical data reveals that good weather aided John F. Kennedy's win in 1960, while rain helped secure George W. Bush's victory in Florida in 2000.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Over the last 15 years, La Morada has become a hub of the community, doubling as a mutual aid for neighbors and recently arrived migrants.
—Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 19 Nov. 2024
Informal caregiving and aid are expressions of solidarity, too.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
Verb
Offensive Player Of The Year: RB Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens
While Jackson has been phenomenal under center this season, he’s been aided by a career resurgence from former Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Historical data reveals that good weather aided John F. Kennedy's win in 1960, while rain helped secure George W. Bush's victory in Florida in 2000.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aid
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Those who leave child care have gone on to work as elementary or middle school teachers, teacher's assistants, nurses, home health aides, or even cashiers, the MTF wrote, citing a recent Rappaport Institute report.Steph Solis, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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While it was not immediately known who could run to replace Barnes, one name being mentioned by some is former state Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr., who was an aide to Whitmer and lost a race to fill Slotkin's U.S. House seat last week to former state Sen. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte.Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024
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But the show ultimately weaponizes that claustrophobia to its benefit.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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The greatest benefit for waterfowl hunters in recent years is the evolution of truly lifelike decoy postures.Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Chamber noted that the increases in humanitarian assistance were not sufficient to improve the population’s access to essential goods.Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Florida Highway Patrol troopers, who also provide roadside assistance, can pull over cars that fail to follow the law and issue fines.Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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Photos have been provided to assist in the identification of the mother and son, but anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the two missing persons are encouraged to contact the Santa Maria Police Department.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Government Assistance Programs Federal, state, and local governments assist individuals in need, with different programs for food, housing, medical care, and utilities.True Tamplin, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Lead assistant coach David Adelman took on head coaching duties for the Nuggets in New Orleans, where the court was painted blue for their first NBA Cup game.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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The new system lets users ask questions about NASA’s satellite data in plain English, similar to chatting with a virtual assistant.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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After the margin shrunk to a few hundred votes on Election Day, Campos now holds a 2,442-vote advantage after the release of the most recent ballot results.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Sign up Benefits in innovation and cost AI can be used to slash costs, a clear advantage in a struggling industry.Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US, theweek, 15 Nov. 2024
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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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Most technicians hired at TSMC won't go through the apprentice program.Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
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The next night, those same ensigns ordered an apprentice to take the watchful pedometer and shake it while the night watchmen took their normal rest.Jacqueline D. Wernimont, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aid. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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