as in assisted
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 aided
Like a glass cathedral dedicated to fresh bread, the skylights and hanging gardens give the dining space an ethereal feel (aided in no small part by the heavenly smell of artisan pastries baking in the next room).
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Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
This was a coordinated effort aided by individuals inside our own agency who made the choice to break the law.
—Devon Sayers, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Quirino Torres-Sanchez, 43, was arrested after an investigation aided by video from surveillance cameras, police said.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The geological conditions there may have aided in preserving the fossil record, Rowan said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Over the last 15 years, countries including Canada and Ireland have slowly built up animation hubs, aided by their local talent and lucrative production incentives specific to animation and visual effects.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The Raptors were aided by 36 free throw attempts (making 27), 21 offensive rebounds and 17 Cleveland turnovers.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Carter also co-founded a non-profit in his community called The Local Voice, which aided women fighting breast cancer.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
The flight attendants onboard sprang into action, aided by a doctor and two nurses who happened to be on board.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
This was a coordinated effort aided by individuals inside our own agency who made the choice to break the law.
—Devon Sayers, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Quirino Torres-Sanchez, 43, was arrested after an investigation aided by video from surveillance cameras, police said.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The geological conditions there may have aided in preserving the fossil record, Rowan said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Over the last 15 years, countries including Canada and Ireland have slowly built up animation hubs, aided by their local talent and lucrative production incentives specific to animation and visual effects.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The Raptors were aided by 36 free throw attempts (making 27), 21 offensive rebounds and 17 Cleveland turnovers.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Carter also co-founded a non-profit in his community called The Local Voice, which aided women fighting breast cancer.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
The flight attendants onboard sprang into action, aided by a doctor and two nurses who happened to be on board.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aided
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Melton took an awkward step and went down, then scrambled back to the base and was assisted off the field.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Eighth grader Destiny Cornelius, 15, saw the driver holding a nebulizer and helped administer the medication, while 13-year-old McKenzy Finch assisted.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Romo also helped behind the plate, working with Davis Martin.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI is at the heart of a web of deals undergirding the artificial intelligence boom that has helped power the entire stock market higher.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Aided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aided. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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