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
Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Hart is the heart, the muscle, the 3-points, 15-rebounds, 6-assists, 4-steals guy—that’s his actual stat line in the Game 1 Finals victory—unafraid to bang the timely three–pointer when the opposition is begging him to fire away.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 14 June 2026
Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 14 June 2026
The Minnesota State Patrol is assisting in the investigation into the crash.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 14 June 2026
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Noun
Natasha Mack had 11 points and 12 rebounds, while Alyssa Thomas had 10 points and 12 assists.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Hart is the heart, the muscle, the 3-points, 15-rebounds, 6-assists, 4-steals guy—that’s his actual stat line in the Game 1 Finals victory—unafraid to bang the timely three–pointer when the opposition is begging him to fire away.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 14 June 2026
Verb
My dog in training is learning how to alert me to specific medical conditions and respond to assist me.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 14 June 2026
The Minnesota State Patrol is assisting in the investigation into the crash.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assist
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Ecumenical Hunger Program did administer a Family Sustainability Program that was started during COVID that provided financial assistance to families in need in our community.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Families that have been priced out of the market are able to use Habitat’s below-market interest rate loans and down payment assistance.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Players are asked to protect Prythian from the villainous King of Hybern by traveling across the kingdom's seven courts (aka the game board) to acquire properties, powers and more to aid in the war.—
Kirsten Acuna,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Recent rescue numbers could’ve been even higher, Yacenda said, but lifeguards have been aided by colder water and the fact that some schools are still in session — meaning crowds have been smaller.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The Knicks are taking their victory lap with help from Jimmy Fallon.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who stabbed another man during a fight on a CTA Blue Line train earlier this month.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The aircraft, a long-haul B-52 Stratofortress, crashed after taking off on a test mission in support of a radar modernization program, the military base previously said.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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And Operations Manager David Temple adds that guests find support, security, and stability.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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And with SoFi Stadium in Inglewood hosting World Cup matches just 13 miles away, business owners are hoping the economic boost lasts long after the final whistle.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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SpaceX made its record-breaking stock market debut today, opening trading at $150, getting a boost after pricing its shares at $135.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
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“Assist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assist. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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