as in assist
an act or instance of helping
thank you for your assistance in helping me change my flat tire
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Recent Examples of assistance
El-Sayed wants to stop all military assistance while McMorrow has pushed for a two-state solution.
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ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Paramedics coordinated with the pair en route, meeting near the intersection of North Lewis and Las Posas roads to provide medical assistance, according to Dowd.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Nearly every step of westward expansion involved government assistance.
—Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
WolfVoice, the new mother to whom Pipe provided doula assistance, is a full-time college student.
—Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Paramedics coordinated with the pair en route, meeting near the intersection of North Lewis and Las Posas roads to provide medical assistance, according to Dowd.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Nearly every step of westward expansion involved government assistance.
—Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
WolfVoice, the new mother to whom Pipe provided doula assistance, is a full-time college student.
—Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for assistance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistance
Noun
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Connor Bedard earned his 200th career point with an assist on Donato’s first-period goal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Brunson led New York with 30 points and 13 assists, and Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points, 12 rebounds and six assists.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The festival is funded in part by the city of Charlotte, with additional support from the Hispanic Federation.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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With French support all but evaporated, organizers scramble for alternative sources.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With the help of 7-foot-3 center Aday Mara, the defense amassed eight or more blocks in the first four games of the tournament — the first time that's happened since blocks became an official stat in the 1980s.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Hyaluronic acid and collagen help visibly hydrate and plump skin, smoothing the appearance of lines, crow’s feet and crepey texture for a flawless makeup look.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Basically, this treatment entails using a sample of your own blood to create a more concentrated version that’s rich in growth factors — then, that version is injected into your scalp to give your hair follicles a boost.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The next morning, the in-tent coffee machine provided a necessary boost to start the day after a good night’s sleep.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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The suspect was then detained and officers provided medical aid.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Companion plants in the bean or legume family further aid plants by feeding the soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Soft encouragement wraps around your rough edges.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Dozens of friends and supporters held a march for peace near the Coral Springs Museum of Art, gathering with words of encouragement and calls to condemn the violence.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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