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noun

Definition of assist

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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verb

ə-ˈsist

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

Noun

The 7-foot center recorded five points, one rebound and one assist in 18 minutes of action off the bench. — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026 Wagner, who had 30 points and 11 assists in a 126-119 loss to Golden State on Saturday, made 10 of 21 from the field and 10 of 10 from the free-throw line. — ABC News, 11 Nov. 2026

Verb

Wright recorded his first point, assist and goal as a Predator on Wednesday following his trade from Seattle last Tuesday. — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 12 Nov. 2026 The incident prompted a major police response, with federal agencies assisting local authorities. — Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for assist

Recent Examples of Synonyms for assist

Noun

Since the bill took effect, participation in Florida’s food assistance program dropped to a 17-year low, according to reporting by the Tampa Bay Times.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2026
Multiple casualties were taken ashore for medical assistance while the remaining crew was safe and accounted for, the agency said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of assistance

Verb

Washington's franchise player rose to the opportunity, aided by a pass-interference call that moved Daniels and the offense closer.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
The practice made its way to Florida thanks to a law aided by billionaire Ken Griffin’s lobbyists and is set to mushroom.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of aid

Noun

The Chiefs have been on the hunt this month for help at wide receiver, a search that only intensifies with Xavier Worthy leaving the game in the fourth quarter with a hamstring injury.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2026
Los Angeles police are seeking help in locating a hit-and-run driver who allegedly struck and killed a 7-year-old boy and severely injured his father in South LA on Wednesday.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of help

Noun

So the players, coaches and support personnel deplaned and the team’s bus driver — who had already started the return trip to Lawrence — turned around and came back to Topeka.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2026
The letter argues that Democrats' midterm victories reflected support for policies including Medicare for All and higher taxes on the wealthy, and says Schumer is not the right person to advance those priorities.

— Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2026

Definition of support

Noun

The $846 million compensation boost includes merit increases, incentives, pay-range adjustments, and other workforce investments.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
Fabrizio previously urged Republicans to campaign on lowering prescription drug prices, finding in an April 2025 poll that the issue could give GOP candidates in toss-up districts a 20-point boost.

— Gabe Kaminsky, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026