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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

Ovechkin played in all 82 games last season, posting 32 goals and 32 assists — modest by his standards, but remarkable at his age. — Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Reese contributed nine points, six rebounds and three assists, while Bueckers added seven points and three assists. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Verb

Pathak began his career as a director, assisting Anurag Kashyap and Luv Ranjan before returning from film school in New York in 2008. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026 As part of the probe, a 3D scan of the victim’s skull was made and submitted to a forensic art professor from George Mason University, who then conducted a facial reconstruction to assist in the identification. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for assist

Recent Examples of Synonyms for assist

Noun

More than half the population is estimated to need humanitarian assistance because of surging gang violence amid deepening poverty and hunger.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
The organization provides resources, education and other assistance from the idea phase to scaling up phase, Swaney said.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of assistance

Verb

This was aided by Villa being a more accomplished possessional side and Hull rarely pressing.

— Aston Villa, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Seattle's Super Bowl win in February was aided by having a strong corps of wide receivers for quarterback Sam Darnold to throw to, led by Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of aid

Noun

Offensive coordinator Frank Reich, who has been the play caller for some historically bad offenses, is a concern, but the help Smith will get from his teammates will be night-and-day better than last season.

— Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The family has several immediate needs, including clothing, food, personal items and help with temporary living expenses, Sharp said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of help

Noun

The same investments that improve energy security can lower consumer costs, reduce emissions, strengthen industrial capacity and support growth.

— Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Modern submarine programmes involve sophisticated engineering, propulsion, sensors, communications, combat systems and long-term industrial support.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of support

Noun

But Dejan Kulusevski is back in full training in a boost to head coach Roberto De Zerbi, while the club boosted their forward options with the signings of Savio and Omar Marmoush from Manchester City during the window.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The average survey respondent projects a significant boost in productivity and economic growth but also a substantial disruption to workers in AI-sensitive fields.

— Scott Horsley, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026