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noun

Definition of aidsnext
plural of aid
1
as in aides
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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2
as in benefits
a thing that helps a dictionary is a handy aid for working crossword puzzles

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3
as in assists
an act or instance of helping the clerk asked if she needed any aid carrying out her purchases

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aids

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verb

present tense third-person singular of aid
as in helps
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 aids
Noun
The Hummer’s tech aids in overcoming obstacles created by its massive size. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 12 Aug. 2026 People are reaching for aids years earlier, and staying in work as a result. — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Healthcare and elder care have generated particular concern because many Haitians worked as home health aids and certified nursing assistants caring for patients and elderly residents. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026 Steadman and Myers allegedly made several purchases at pharmacies for sleeping aids and other prescription medication in the days leading up to the deaths, according to Rabbitt. — Matt Foster, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 Companies are synthetically concentrating the psychoactive compound found in kratom leaves into various products sold as dietary aids in gas stations and smoke shops. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026 These invisible aids help prevent wheelspin and a driver’s loss of control. — Matt Degen, AJC.com, 31 July 2026 Charged has offered a fair bit of electronic aids on board, starting with ABS, traction control, hill hold (hill start assist), and hill descent assist. — New Atlas, 30 July 2026 In savory dishes, guava’s sugar content aids in caramelizing marinated meats or can instantly brighten up sauces and glazes paired with proteins. — Su-Jit Lin, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2026
Verb
Under Nevada law, someone who aids or abets a crime—or encourages, hires, commands, or otherwise induces another person to commit it—can be prosecuted as a principal. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 16 Aug. 2026 That’s according to Nithin Mummaneni, CEO of Infinity Loop, a negotiation intelligence platform that aids enterprises in negotiating better terms with the manufacturers that make their products. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026 Soluble fiber, which dissolves in water, feeds gut bacteria and softens stool, whereas insoluble fiber adds bulk to stool and aids regular bowel movements. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 2026 Emerge now aids nearly 1,900 survivors through complex legal processes and offers a crucial reintegration program for young women aging out of state care at 18, teaching vital life skills. — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The movie focuses on a murder of a shepherd unraveled by his flock, which aids a somewhat hapless rural policeman in solving the crime. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 23 July 2026 Lemon balm, which aids sleep by promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 Luckily for me—and all other fans of Carpenter’s bombshell waves—the leave-in conditioner that smooths frizz and aids against damage is available for $36 on Amazon. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 13 July 2026 Attendees can learn how compost improves soil structure, aids moisture retention and supplies slow-release nutrients, and can join composting experts to explore backyard and worm composting through live demonstrations. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 12 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aids
  1. aides
  2. benefits
  3. assists
  4. helps
  5. assistants
  6. advantages
  7. help
  8. apprentices
Noun
  • The school also has two additional former Castro students working as campus aides — and the pipeline may continue.
    — Melissa May, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • And the concept, in his eyes, isn’t exclusive to the relationship between disabled people and their aides.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of aides
Noun
  • His taconite mine in Virginia paused operations more than a year ago, which means unemployment benefits have run dry.
    — Erin Hassanzadeh, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Whether consumers ever see the benefits depends entirely on whether those companies actually adopt it.
    — Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of benefits
Noun
  • An England schoolboy international who played 64 full internationals for Wales, Giggs made more assists in the Premier League era than anyone else and was the first to score 100 goals for United.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Gabby Williams had 23 points and seven rebounds, Veronica Burton added 16 points and five assists, and the Golden State Valkyries clinched a playoff berth by beating the Dallas Wings 78-70 on Monday night for their sixth straight victory.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of assists
Verb
  • Name the number, explain the why, and suggest one adjustment that helps security feel more mutual, not just managed.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • That program, dedicated to assisting unhoused people who seek shelter on the CTA, helps fund outreach work on the CTA’s Red and Blue lines as well as shelter beds set aside specifically for people who shelter on the CTA.
    — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of helps
Noun
  • Every SaaS provider is building its own agent, but retailers can’t realistically deploy dozens of competing assistants across a single customer journey.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence assistants have billions of users — but data on how people are really using the tools is sparse and fragmented.
    — Nitasha Tiku, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of assistants
Noun
  • The argument about competition against girl athletes is a reasonable one, though apparently very limited in number of events and any advantages.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Among the states granted early slots, only Nevada and New Mexico offer clear advantages to progressives.
    — Zak Hudak, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of advantages
Noun
  • Arnold did a good job of rerouting Daniels, but Simpson trusted Daniels to get across his face, knowing that Arnold didn’t have safety help.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The case highlights the clash between the public’s expectation of privacy and the government’s contention that warrantless searches of phones and other electronics help keep Americans safe.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of help
Noun
  • With the money, the museum is able to sustain, among other things, an internship program for teaching apprentices and a speaker series.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 11 Aug. 2026
  • City Colleges recently launched Chicago Moonshot, an apprenticeship initiative associated with the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park, where the district has committed to graduating hundreds of IT apprentices over the next five years.
    — Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of apprentices

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