as in assistance
an act or instance of helping
with an assist from his dad, the youngster built a doghouse any canine would be proud to call home
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as in to aid
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end
you can assist families in need by donating old clothes in good condition
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Recent Examples of assist
Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
Wilson, who turned 28 three days prior, ended the game with 32 points and 20 rebounds to go with five assists and two steals as the Aces finished with a 94-86 win over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday, Aug. 10.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2025
The program assists eligible PNW students with comprehensive services that support their college journeys through graduation and preparation for entering the workforce or graduate school.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Ojeda, Orlando’s Argentine No. 10, has 14 goals and 14 assists this season.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
Wilson, who turned 28 three days prior, ended the game with 32 points and 20 rebounds to go with five assists and two steals as the Aces finished with a 94-86 win over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday, Aug. 10.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is assisting with the investigation, as is the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Oklahoma, KWTV reported.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2025
The program assists eligible PNW students with comprehensive services that support their college journeys through graduation and preparation for entering the workforce or graduate school.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assist
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Senate President Bart Hester, R-Cave Springs, was instrumental in getting assistance from the state, said Nelson Peacock, president of the Northwest Arkansas Council.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Aug. 2025
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If people need assistance, can the Red Cross provide it?—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Its 83 ingredients go beyond fruits and vegetables to include functional adaptogens like ashwagandha, reishi, and rhodiola (intended to aid stress and vitality), plus prebiotics and probiotics for gut health and vitamins to support daily energy.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Aug. 2025
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What has made Isak so important for Newcastle is his movement in the final third, aiding the origin of attacks.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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But in the meantime, those who know her are left to ponder an illness that appears to have consumed the caring mother, in spite of her efforts to get help.—
Laura Crimaldi,
BostonGlobe.com,
13 Feb. 2023
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Police departments in Carroll County could get help from the state with funding the high cost of outfitting officers with body cameras, if a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly is passed.—
Sherry Greenfield,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Feb. 2023
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Apple users will have to wait a little longer, but Google confirms that iOS support will be coming soon.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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National Education Association president Becky Pringle said the teacher and school support staff union is participating because educators feel a responsibility to speak up.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Terms and Conditions New Customers - 21+ in Eligible States Bonus Last Verified On Aug. 30, 2025 Information Confirmed By Newsweek One of the best parts of the bet365 app is the number of bet boosts that are available.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Use a liquid fertilizer now to give the plants a boost.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Assist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assist. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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