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

The three-seat cabin, lack of driver aids and extreme low weight are all fundamental parts of that formula. — New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026 Google's Gemini now enhances Classroom with personalized study aids and offers copyable notebooks. — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 This is a tragedy, as learning to swim for children not only aids in their physical and emotional development but is also a lifelong skill that will benefit them as well as their children in the years ahead. — Michael McColly, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 Of course, Costco is no stranger to healthcare, offering hearing aids and pharmacy and vision care services to members in its warehouses. — Kevin Stankiewicz,jeff Marks, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 The Hummer’s tech aids in overcoming obstacles created by its massive size. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 12 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

Verb

Posture is often more important than vitality, since deathblows can be activated even if an enemy has high health, but higher health also aids faster posture recovery, both for Wolf and his enemies. — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026 The Ocean Between Them costars Riverdale’s Karl Walcott, and Dane appears as Ashley, Joan’s youngest daughter, who aids her in the search. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for aids

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For Maryland nurses, aides, teachers and service workers, that can mean the difference between investing a small amount from each paycheck and staying locked out of wealth-building opportunities entirely.

— Michael Faulkender, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2026
Now two of those five aides are gone from the West Wing, turnover that’s reshaping the management of a deeply personal presidency.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of aides

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The first-year pro had a 16-point game against the Philadelphia 76ers and dished out nine assists twice.

— Tony East, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Amahl Pellegrino added some insurance with a shorthanded goal in the second half, Anders Dreyer had two assists and San Diego FC went on to beat the Galaxy 3-1 on Saturday night.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of assists

Noun

Achord meets with his two assistants, 36-year-old Corey Harkey, who played for the Rams from 2012-2016, and Jeff Koonz, who was a Packers defensive assistant last season and the West Virginia special teams coordinator before that.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
The report said only 14 percent expect greater use of AI shopping assistants to be the biggest behavioral change this season, and most are still concentrating their attention on shipping costs, discounts and operational execution.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of assistants

Noun

Drone teams have several advantages over the artillery systems and armored vehicles traditionally used to deliver fires.

— Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
If the upcoming tests continue to validate the design, the 24-round reusable pod could become one of JR3’s biggest advantages.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of advantages

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For example, expressing appreciation for past help or thanking the doctor for their time was more helpful than emphasizing sadness or frustration.

— Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Some operators said they were forced to take out personal loans, ask family for financial help, and empty out their savings accounts.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of help

Noun

His opportunity came through the new DC Tech Hub, where Accenture welcomed a cohort of 50 cybersecurity apprentices.

— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
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

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