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
Mary Ella Hastings
june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
As flames shot into the sky, Keem proceeded to tear the place down all by himself, which was even better than getting an assist from Dot.
—Rob Kenner, VIBE.com, 8 June 2026
Natasha Lebedeva, NBC news, 6 June 2026
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is assisting the WA Police in their investigation.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
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Noun
Pedal-assist with higher speed limit (motor provides assistance up to 28 mph).
—Mary Ella Hastings
june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
As flames shot into the sky, Keem proceeded to tear the place down all by himself, which was even better than getting an assist from Dot.
—Rob Kenner, VIBE.com, 8 June 2026
Verb
Volunteers assist an injured man after a drone strike in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on Thursday.
—Natasha Lebedeva, NBC news, 6 June 2026
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is assisting the WA Police in their investigation.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assist
Noun
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Congressional assistance in the bid to fix college sports could be headed back to the drawing board.—
Fisher Isbell,
AJC.com,
3 June 2026
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Only one person at a time can occupy a voting booth, unless a voter is accompanied by a child or is eligible to receive assistance, the California Secretary of State’s Office said.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Kim and Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2024 inked a mutual defense treaty, and North Korea has provided thousands of soldiers and munitions to aid Russia’s war on Ukraine, a development that’s alarmed a West wary of a growing alignment between Pyongyang, Moscow and Beijing.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Now a botanist and apothecary, Cadfael aids the local sheriff in solving all manner of crimes committed in and near Shrewsbury Abbey during England’s 15-year civil war known now as the Anarchy.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Noun
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One, a pediatric ER doctor, wrapped his arm in a makeshift tourniquet and stuffed the wound to staunch the bleeding while others called for help.—
Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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If a marine mammal appears to be in distress, the public is advised to stay away, don't approach, and call for help.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Her agency offers various programs like caregiver support and meal services, along with opportunities to exercise the mind.—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Israel invaded Lebanon in March in pursuit of Hezbollah, which fired across the border in support of Tehran.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Other recent call-ups, like Nick Sogard and Mickey Gasper, have also given the lineup a boost.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Dell said Thursday that its server unit had gotten a massive boost from widening AI adoption, challenging analysts’ assessment that demand for the business was already reflected in the stock price.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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“Assist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assist. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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