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
Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2026
Miles Byrd had 10 points, six rebounds, six assists and two steals in just 23 minutes – and the Aztecs were +24 points with him on the floor.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Anna Russell, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Former United defender Jonny Evans also returned to assist Fletcher.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Mark Mitchell added 20 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2026
Miles Byrd had 10 points, six rebounds, six assists and two steals in just 23 minutes – and the Aztecs were +24 points with him on the floor.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
David and Evelyn Lasry, who run the printmaking house Two Palms, in New York, and who had printed the works and brought them over, were there to assist.
—Anna Russell, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Former United defender Jonny Evans also returned to assist Fletcher.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assist
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The shelter operates near capacity, with residents typically staying three to six months while receiving wraparound services including documentation assistance, employment support and housing placement.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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With assistance from other authorities, the maritime law enforcement agency said an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter was dispatched from Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen to perform shoreline and offshore searches north of Aguadilla.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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But aiding Capote with his work was different.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Maduro was aided substantially by Cuban intelligence officers, who helped root out threats to his rule.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday, Mayor Barbara Lee and police leaders credited the city’s violence intervention program, as well as surveillance technology and help from the California Highway Patrol, with driving much of the decline.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Two of the patients sustained minor injuries, one of whom declined medical help.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Andy Baker-White, the senior director of state health policy for the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, said the bipartisan support for bills targeting food dyes and ultraprocessed food struck him as unusual.—
Alan Greenblatt,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The perfectly chunky, almost-statement shoes feature a lightweight midsole, shock-absorbing arch support, and a deep heel cup designed to keep your foot stable as you strut.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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The city was already buzzing Friday night with both Bears and Packers fans, as the return of the NFL's oldest rivalry is a boost to spirits and business.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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To be sure, how much of a boost beneficiaries see depends on the size of their current benefits.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Assist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assist. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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