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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

With a goal and two assists, Kucherov increased his total to 1,137 career points, pulling even with former teammate Steven Stamkos for the club record. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026 Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points and Brown had 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists in his first game since being acquired from Boston. — Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Verb

God has put people in your way who have guided you and assisted you. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026 Crews with the Rocky Mountain Rescue Group, City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks, and the Boulder County Sheriff's Office Emergency Services Unit will be assisting with the plane extrication. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for assist

Recent Examples of Synonyms for assist

Noun

Haaland, a citizen of Laguna Pueblo in west-central New Mexico, once relied on government assistance as a single mother.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
Dozens of people were convicted in connection with a sprawling, $250-million children’s food assistance scheme that predated this administration, though more charges have been announced in recent months.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of assistance

Verb

Some people are eating cottage cheese for its calcium content, saying the food will aid strong bones and teeth.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Your social networks, not just your professional ones, can also aid in your job search, Bonnie Dilber, a recruiting leader at the software company Zapier, previously told CNBC Make It.

— Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of aid

Noun

Desperate Israelis called the authorities, pleading for help that would not arrive for hours.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
The sailors were brought to the island’s southern port of Galle on Saturday after Sri Lankan authorities received a distress call seeking medical help, said Thushara Rodrigo, the foreign ministry spokesperson.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of help

Noun

The Lake Wylie Marine Commission has rescinded its support for Charlotte Water’s request to modify its interbasin transfer agreement, the group’s leadership told Mecklenburg County commissioners during its annual report Tuesday.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
But through the hardships, Andrea Soto said the community’s support has been a positive.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of support

Noun

This year, thanks to the surge in oil prices caused by the war in Iran, Diamondback’s second-quarter profits per share more than doubled from last year; Wall Street expects another boost when third-quarter earnings are released in a few weeks.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
The biggest gains are in the Nasdaq , which is getting a boost from SpaceX's 8% post-earnings pop and gains in chip stocks.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026