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 incident raised concerns about pedestrian accessibility, particularly for people who use wheelchairs or mobility aids. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026 Other claims are that the dairy product aids fullness, weight loss and hormone production or regulation. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026 One of them was in a wheelchair and the others had walkers or other mobility aids. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026 Its scholarship program aids more than 200 students whose families would otherwise be unable to afford music lessons, providing free music lessons, instruments, supplies, ensemble classes, and events. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026 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 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

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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for aids

Noun

Another member was censured for his interactions with two female aides on his staff.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Many senior Democrats blamed her, along with the rest of the family and his close aides, for hiding his condition.

— Azadeh Moaveni, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of aides

Noun

The result is a growing chasm between how the people building AI think about its benefits and how ordinary Americans think about its costs.

— Will Johnson, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
After all, Kennedy said the benefits of a successful Anthropic listing could extend well into next year.

— Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of benefits

Noun

Angel Reese finished with seven points, 15 rebounds and five assists — a big difference from her two standout performances in the first two games of the series at Chase Center.

— Janie McCauley, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Flagg totaled 29 points, six rebounds, 11 assists, four steals and two blocks for the Mavericks.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of assists

Verb

Consistent with their hypothesis, the secretion signal helps transfer the enzyme out of the cell, while the lipid anchor holds it near the cell surface.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Get assistance with heating bills The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps qualified households with one-time financial assistance for heating and electricity bills, as well as emergency aid to prevent shut-offs.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of helps

Noun

That content becomes useful proof for shoppers and a clearer authority signal for AI assistants than another polished brand promo.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Those services usually cover assistants who help people with daily tasks such as bathing, laundry or cooking.

— Ana Ceballos Follow, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of assistants

Noun

That gives the Bengals advantages in quarterback play, preparation and availability.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
The leaders who do this build better teams, and the companies where all leaders do this create organizations where people genuinely want to be — and that turns out to be one of the most durable competitive advantages available to any business today.

— Deborah Lovich, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of advantages

Noun

Desperate Israelis called the authorities, pleading for help that would not arrive for hours.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
The sailors were brought to the island’s southern port of Galle on Saturday after Sri Lankan authorities received a distress call seeking medical help, said Thushara Rodrigo, the foreign ministry spokesperson.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of help

Noun

Built with the help of his apprentices, the complex was designed to blend into the surrounding Sonoran Desert, using local stone in a construction style known as desert masonry.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026
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

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