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
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2026
Miles Iribarne, who replaced point guard Collin Tjin for the second game in a row because of an illness, had 13 points and seven assists for the Wolverines.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
Multiple agencies assisted with the response, according to the release.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Noun
For the game, Hyland finished with 17 points, seven rebounds and five assists off the bench.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2026
Miles Iribarne, who replaced point guard Collin Tjin for the second game in a row because of an illness, had 13 points and seven assists for the Wolverines.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
The addition of dryer balls will ensure garments remain separated in the machine, which will also assist with airflow.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
Multiple agencies assisted with the response, according to the release.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assist
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During the speech, the mayor also announced 100 free watch parties during the World Cup throughout the city, $14 million in rental assistance for Angelenos and the relaunch of the city’s House Our Vets program, which helps veterans find stable housing.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Through the online application, eligible Californians can apply, while those who prefer in-person assistance can now drop by the new walk-in site for enrollment or document submission support.—
William Jones,
Sacbee.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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She was also charged with concealing and aiding a fugitive, but that charge was later dropped.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Choose Iowa gives food banks more options A state program bringing together farmers and consumers also has played a role in aiding food banks.—
F. Amanda Tugade,
Des Moines Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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Schroeder and Pepper note that while girls are often socialized to name feelings, seek help, and build collaborative relationships, boys receive far fewer tools for navigating stress, conflict, and uncertainty.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The district attorney’s office asked Lynn Martin, who was now in juvenile custody, for help in identifying clients of hers who may have been involved in underage prostitution or pornography rings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Savannah Guthrie, who temporarily stepped away from her NBC duties, including plans to co-host the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics, issued a plea through social media asking for prayers and public support as the search continues.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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Many of Minaj’s online attacks have been over the governor’s support of transgender children.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The return of the NHL players after their absence from the last two Winter Games ought to provide a significant boost, but the inclusion of one of player in particular checks a unique box.—
Dave Campbell,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Stimulus measures tied to the One Big Beautiful spending bill passed last year are expected to provide a boost to income tax rebates that will help individuals, along with deregulation and expensing provisions aimed at businesses.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Assist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assist. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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