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
CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
In District 25-6A, Eva Pensamiento scored two goals and added an assist as first-place Vandegrift beat Vista Ridge 5-1.
—Butch Hart, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
Rhode Island State Police has called in extra troopers who will be monitoring the highways and assisting motorists.
—Lynne Sullivan, The Providence Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Jaylen Brown had 32 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the Boston Celtics swept the season series in the NBA's most storied rivalry with a 111-89 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.
—CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
In District 25-6A, Eva Pensamiento scored two goals and added an assist as first-place Vandegrift beat Vista Ridge 5-1.
—Butch Hart, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
New signing Tiago scored a consolation goal in the 95th minute, assisted by Zakaria Taifi.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
Rhode Island State Police has called in extra troopers who will be monitoring the highways and assisting motorists.
—Lynne Sullivan, The Providence Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assist
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The war has torn up a fifth of the country, but even with scant, erratic assistance, Ukrainians must emerge from the dust, to be applauded by the West, and go it close-to-alone again.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Exceeding that threshold, or cliff, by even $1 disqualifies families such as Wright-Pierce's from any premium assistance.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The new breakthrough could ultimately help avert the worst effects of climate change by aiding in the transition to renewable fuels.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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These sequences of process and investigation are captured with all the verve and nerve-wracking tension of a slick spy thriller, aided by a detailed, thundering soundscape sure to leave you on edge.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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But to become a real player in the AI chip market, Intel needs help.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Aid workers bring them food, water, phone chargers, sleeping bags, and, sometimes, medical help, all of which are legal to provide.—
Elizabeth Flock,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, city staff are also examining ways to provide regular and emergency assistance to Los Angeles restaurants, as well as provide additional support to legacy restaurants in financial crisis.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Similar to when the on-air incident happened in 2023, news of Kuiper’s return was a hot topic Wednesday night on social media, eliciting strong opinions in support and against Kuiper’s return.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The only way to achieve economic growth in a country with a shrinking labor force is through an explosive boost to productivity.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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In addition to using the Authors Unite email lists, Wagner also coaches authors on how to use their own network to give bestseller campaigns an extra boost, helps authors land podcast appearances and more.—
Malana Van Tyler,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Assist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assist. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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