AIDING Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in helping

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verb

present participle of aid

as in assisting

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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In response, Parkwood and the superstar encouraged those seeking to support relief efforts to donate to Food For The Poor and World Central Kitchen, both actively aiding affected communities. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026 That could include sanctions against entities in India, Malaysia or other countries if they’re found to be aiding Iran. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Last year, state police received more than 16,000 case submissions, including 3,745 DNA samples, in Meridian, with analysis aiding prosecutors in all 44 counties across the state. — Rose Evans august 26, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026 Many have targeted dissidents or journalists whom the regime accuses of aiding its enemies and fomenting unrest in Iran. — Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026 Scientists operate them using materials or crystals and at room temperature, further aiding the miniaturization of the clock itself. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026 Gut bacteria are integral to human physiology, aiding digestion, synthesizing vitamins and other beneficial compounds, regulating immune responses, and helping prevent colonization by harmful microorganisms. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026 How sad that aiding much healthier and happier living comes with baseless lawsuits. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 This event allows the public to enjoy kayaking waters normally closed to boating, while simultaneously aiding in preserving the lagoon habitat by removing trash. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

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And right now, the Eric Dane story isn’t much helping.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 Apr. 2026

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However, cooler heads prevailed, with respectful interactions afterward, and Khabib Nurmagomedov even assisting Song.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
While Taunton was assisting, another vehicle hydroplaned toward them and Taunton pushed a person at the scene out of the way.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2026

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