with an assist from
idiom
US, somewhat informal
: with the help or assistance of
He wrote the story with an assist from his friend.
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Segovia, the talented young Venezuelan, came off the bench and added another insurance goal with an assist from Luis Suarez.
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Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
The impact comes with an assist from defensive line coach Jerry Montgomery.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Among the big moments for the backup defense were a nice stop by rookie defensive tackle Jordan Phillips, a fifth-round pick, with an assist from Britt, after breaking free from a double team block near the goal line.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
The plant species now stretches about 4,000 square feet, helping absorb water and keep the building cool with an assist from sun-reflecting membrane laid underneath.
—Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
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Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
The impact comes with an assist from defensive line coach Jerry Montgomery.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Among the big moments for the backup defense were a nice stop by rookie defensive tackle Jordan Phillips, a fifth-round pick, with an assist from Britt, after breaking free from a double team block near the goal line.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
The plant species now stretches about 4,000 square feet, helping absorb water and keep the building cool with an assist from sun-reflecting membrane laid underneath.
—Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
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“With an assist from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20an%20assist%20from. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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