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
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Field hockey In Patriot League action, Caitlin Patten tallied three points (one goal, two assists) and Katilyn Manning drove home a penalty stroke to lead Hingham (12-0-1) to a 7-0 victory over Silver Lake.
—Marcello Rossetti, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
In Jamaica, local authorities said crews and residents were working to assist with relief support.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Braun followed up an 8-for-8 shooting performance by contributing 11 more points and three assists in Los Angeles.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Field hockey In Patriot League action, Caitlin Patten tallied three points (one goal, two assists) and Katilyn Manning drove home a penalty stroke to lead Hingham (12-0-1) to a 7-0 victory over Silver Lake.
—Marcello Rossetti, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
Some volunteered to assist with lawn care and maintenance at the Williams’ home.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
In Jamaica, local authorities said crews and residents were working to assist with relief support.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assist
Noun
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Local farmers and businesses in Wisconsin are bracing for impact as funding for the state's federal food assistance program is set to run out by November.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Beyond in-person assistance, travelers can also download their specific airline’s smartphone app, which may be able to provide immediate re-booking assistance, and potentially even a complimentary hotel or meal.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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The new album’s first-week sales were aided by its availability across five vinyl variants (including one signed), two CD iterations (one of them signed), alongside a standard digital download album.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
2 Nov. 2025
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He was put on another inhibitor, this time a MEK inhibitor, to aid in tumor shrinkage.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 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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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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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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“Assist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assist. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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