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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Champlin, with an assist from Zach and other school staff members, helped the young students throw the surprise ceremony for their beloved principal.
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Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Vickie Dills gave him, with an assist from ChatGPT.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Danny Welbeck scored twice, with an assist from Brajan Gruda for his second goal.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The Eklund-Gomes team at Douglas Elliman has the listing with an assist from Petty.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 19 Sep. 2025
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Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Vickie Dills gave him, with an assist from ChatGPT.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Danny Welbeck scored twice, with an assist from Brajan Gruda for his second goal.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The Eklund-Gomes team at Douglas Elliman has the listing with an assist from Petty.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 19 Sep. 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 25 Oct. 2025.
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