aid
verb (used with object)
to provide support for or relief to; help.
is aiding
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present progressiveof aid (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Boliek, the North Carolina state auditor, said artificial intelligence is aiding his team’s digging.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
Her comments prompted a GOP operative who is aiding the opposition campaign to the ballot measure to say, “It made me salivate.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2025
Erek Barron, the US Attorney in Maryland who is aiding in the FBI investigation, said his office would not comment on the existence of a probe.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2024
While the FBI declined to comment when reached by Mediaite, the publication reported that a source had indicated that the FBI is aiding Capitol police in the probe.
From Salon ● Jan. 16, 2024
"That is the priest who is aiding the worthy Patrokles; he is giving us signs," replied Pentuer.
From The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt by Jeremiah Curtin
