as in assist
an act or instance of helping
thank you for your assistance in helping me change my flat tire
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Recent Examples of assistance
The shutdown that started October 1 after lawmakers failed to reach a spending agreement has left thousands of other federal employees unpaid or furloughed and led to a possible break in food assistance that could start next month for tens of millions of Americans.
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Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Mortgage Matchup Center lost and found Contact a Mortgage Matchup Center staff member for assistance.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Check out the Observer’s guide on food assistance in North Carolina for more information.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
Noetix plans to make the robot accessible first as a tool for engagement, enrichment, and experimentation before gradually expanding humanoids toward more general-purpose assistance.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
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Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Mortgage Matchup Center lost and found Contact a Mortgage Matchup Center staff member for assistance.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Check out the Observer’s guide on food assistance in North Carolina for more information.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
Noetix plans to make the robot accessible first as a tool for engagement, enrichment, and experimentation before gradually expanding humanoids toward more general-purpose assistance.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for assistance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistance
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Thompson scored a goal and also had an assist on a pretty passing play that went from him to Zach Benson to Jiri Kulich, who finished with a one-timer.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the span of 46 minutes, there were 30 wagers from a professional sports bettor that totaled $13,759 on the under for Rozier’s points, rebounds and assists, which caused several sportsbooks to close down prop betting on his statistics.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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From fuzzy open-toe slip-ons to orthopedic slides with extra arch support, there’s an affordable gift in here for everyone.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Some celebrants were building political support for the controversial Barge Canal.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
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Connor called 911 for help, and authorities tried to locate Mallory while also talking to the rest of the friends about what happened.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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In recent days, the grassroots effort has spread, as messages offering and seeking assistance are cut, copied and pasted throughout communities big and small, connecting neighbors and finding those in need tangible help.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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The boot features a black leather upper with a platform-style 2-inch heel, providing a height boost without compromising comfort, and a lug sole that’s suitable for icy terrain.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Both of those were fine, and Conclave got a boost from the camp potential of its Vatican intrigues, but this new movie suggests that Berger isn’t capable of rising above his source material or, in this case, even meeting it.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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The changes arrived as more ranching operations close around the country, though some cattle growers say the president should also end aid to foreign beef producers.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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A lot of the new arrivals are already badly malnourished, as aid provision has largely been cut off for their homes in northern Rakhine – where the military has been accused of using hunger as a weapon of war.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Many social media users responded with their personal experiences and words of encouragement for Leila.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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There were other signs of encouragement, like Diouf and Crysencio Summerville’s left-wing partnership, plus Freddie Potts’ solid cameo appearance.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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