assistance
noun
as·sis·tance
ə-ˈsi-stən(t)s 
Synonyms
Examples of assistance in a Sentence
Any assistance you can give me would be appreciated.
I'll be happy to provide you with whatever assistance you may need.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Uncertain Hour: Season 6 (The Welfare-to-Work Industrial Complex) (Marketplace/American Public Media)
Many Americans have long believed that welfare recipients must get a job — or be preparing for one — to receive government assistance.
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Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Apr. 2024
For one thing, there may not be enough suitable housing units even if the rental assistance money was there.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
Of the households receiving assistance, 70 were in Cupertino.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
Not every household in Hillside Villa will get city assistance.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
The roughly $3,400 payment sent to eligible Alaskans earlier this year was made up in part by what the Legislature called a one-time energy assistance payment to help offset higher fuel costs.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2024
Notably, the House version converts financial assistance to Ukraine's government, separate from military assistance, into a loan.
—Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, Jordan spearheaded airdrops of aid into Gaza, with Abdullah donning a military uniform and getting on a C-130 plane to deliver the assistance.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The aircraft crew dropped survival packages to the men until further assistance could arrive, and the Coast Guard cutter was deployed to conduct the rescue operation.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Apr. 2024
For one thing, there may not be enough suitable housing units even if the rental assistance money was there.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
Of the households receiving assistance, 70 were in Cupertino.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
Not every household in Hillside Villa will get city assistance.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
The roughly $3,400 payment sent to eligible Alaskans earlier this year was made up in part by what the Legislature called a one-time energy assistance payment to help offset higher fuel costs.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2024
Notably, the House version converts financial assistance to Ukraine's government, separate from military assistance, into a loan.
—Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, Jordan spearheaded airdrops of aid into Gaza, with Abdullah donning a military uniform and getting on a C-130 plane to deliver the assistance.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The aircraft crew dropped survival packages to the men until further assistance could arrive, and the Coast Guard cutter was deployed to conduct the rescue operation.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assistance. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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assistance
noun
as·sis·tance
ə-ˈsis-tən(t)s
: the act of assisting
also
: the help given
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