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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

Jackson LaCombe had three assists for the Ducks and Lukas Dostal made 27 saves. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 Thanks to 11 boards from Khamenia, who finished with eight points, two steals and two assists on 2-for-8 shooting, the Huskies finished with a 40-34 advantage on the glass. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026

Verb

Officers responded to a call to assist EMS at the scene, officials said. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026 More than $2 million was in payroll, going towards the people showing up to work on concert days to help assist fans or produce the show. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for assist

Recent Examples of Synonyms for assist

Noun

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation, with assistance from the FAA.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
The doc tells the story of how more than 5,000 American lawyers, judges and legal experts became involved with CEELI, which was a pro bono initiative that provided technical legal assistance to former Soviet Bloc countries.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of assistance

Verb

Edwards previously pleaded guilty to aiding in the preparation of a false tax return on March 25, court records show.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026
About 60 search and rescue volunteers, aided by helicopters, drones and dogs, searched for the two men.

— Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of aid

Noun

And with more help and a better supporting cast, the results likely would have been more favorable.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Financial help, including premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions, is now restricted for many groups of people who were previously eligible.

— Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of help

Noun

Industry support When Corral’s exit from Movistar Plus was announced last year, there was an outpouring of anger, grief and concern from Spain’s creative community that is rarely afforded to a commissioning executive.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026
As the disease progresses, muscles deteriorate, limiting the ability to hold one’s head upright, sit without support, raise arms or even breathe.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of support

Noun

The initial spending surge is climbing but losing steam as AI capex growth as a share of GDP slows, the boost from last year’s tax depreciation incentives fades, and the stock-market wealth effect cools.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
Her sisters Ellie and Powell make up the rest of the trio, and the group has seen a massive boost in popularity over the past couple of years.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026