AIDS Synonyms: 183 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of aids

plural of aid

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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as in benefits

a thing that helps a dictionary is a handy aid for working crossword puzzles

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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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Noun

Services include dental exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions and root canals, along with hearing evaluations and free hearing aids. — Jessica Riley, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Prescription aids typically run about $3,400, while over-the-counter aids are roughly $500, according to a JAMA article published Thursday. — Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 16 Oct. 2026 The system requires 235 times more computing power than other AI hearing aids, prompting the company to build its own custom processor. — Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Questions that have been proposed for removal deal with memory, fatigue, arthritis, difficulty walking and climbing stairs, as well as others about the use of hearing aids, canes, wheelchairs and scooters. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 The One Water strategy aids communities and utilities to work together for long-term reliability and environmental health. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 People with mobility aids and service animals report that rideshare drivers often decline to pick them up, a practice that’s the subject of a Department of Justice suit against Uber. — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 The challenge is how and where to find high-quality research studies to derive interval likelihood ratios when electronic health records display only binary cutoffs as aids to interpreting test result values. — Amiran Baduashvili, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026 The airline can provide treats, blankets, toys, leashes, poop bags, and calming aids like pheromones, music, and lavender-scented towels. — Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2026

Verb

This process aids in the development of classic sparkling wine flavors such as shortbread, brioche, and crème fraiche as well as a smooth, creamy mouthfeel and a sense of opulence. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026 The waiver gives the studio permission to create a duplicate of an actor in costume, which aids in VFX work during postproduction. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 This step introduces air into the eggs, which aids in leavening and keeps the blondies from baking up too dense. — Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026 The absence of the SLC women and their tension with Barlow aids the convivial atmosphere, but Lisa isn’t completely safe from a whacking. — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026 And the threat of a downfield passing game also aids the ground game. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 An optical sensor that aids with navigation sits on the front, along with a handle for removing the robot from the water. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026 Overnight oats have more protein, which aids muscle repair and sustains energy levels. — Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2026 Under Nevada law, a person who aids or abets a murder can be held criminally responsible for the killing. — Chloe Melas, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026

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Noun

When Weiss and her aides shift coverage closer to Israel’s point of view, their actions promptly leak to outlets like the Guardian and Status, the daily media newsletter that has relentlessly chronicled Weiss’ real and perceived missteps.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
His aides began to consider the possibility that his was going to be a crippled presidency.

— Bob Woodward, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of aides

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The benefits of space exploration extend well beyond the Moon, potentially driving advances in energy storage, electric vehicles and other technologies on Earth.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Through their relationship, New York Zakat Inc benefits from the services of a professional grant-making staff of one of the largest philanthropic organizations in New York City.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of benefits

Noun

The 19-year-old center, who leads the team in assists and points, won only 1 of 11 faceoffs and had two shots.

— Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Mark Stone had a goal and two assists, and the Vegas Golden Knights extended their strong start by romping past the slumping Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Saturday night.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of assists

Verb

Jackson supports expanding the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps certain homeowners and renters with energy costs.

— Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
Intelligence provided by the US and other partners helps Ukraine defend against Russian ballistic missile attacks by providing the locations of missile launchers as well as data on where the strikes are heading, and when.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of helps

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For now, its Muse assistants are actively helping people complete tasks on their computers quicker, such as responding to emails, booking flights, and surfing the web on their behalf.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
JPMorgan won't allow outside AI agents to operate inside the bank, Dimon said Tuesday, citing risks to the company and its customers as tech firms including Meta and OpenAI release autonomous assistants.

— Hugh Son,Laya Neelakandan,Leslie Picker,Ritika Shah, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of assistants

Noun

Firms that know exactly where the line sits hold quiet advantages their competitors cannot purchase or replicate.

— Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Cue the whole nepo-baby brouhaha, the never-ending conversation about the professional advantages that come with a famous last name.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of advantages

Noun

Advertisement The same technology that is delivering fortunes in Silicon Valley can also deliver help to the least fortunate.

— David Miliband, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
Long Beach Police requested the help of its SWAT team, which eventually made entry into the house.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of help

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For carpenters, delays and poor weather conditions can disrupt the working hours apprentices need to complete their program, causing some to quit.

— Itzel Franco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
The new funding will allow the school to add 16 apprentices, for a total of 51 trainees.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026

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