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
South Metro Fire Rescue South Metro Fire Rescue received assistance from Aurora Fire and the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office.
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Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The death remains under investigation by the Inspector General with assistance from the Connecticut State Police Major Crime Squad.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Ten staff positions will be added for adoption assistance and six positions will serve as foster program specialists.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
What do those changes to foreign assistance mean for the fight against HIV and AIDS around the world?
—April 20, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The death remains under investigation by the Inspector General with assistance from the Connecticut State Police Major Crime Squad.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Ten staff positions will be added for adoption assistance and six positions will serve as foster program specialists.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
What do those changes to foreign assistance mean for the fight against HIV and AIDS around the world?
—April 20, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistance
Noun
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Ryan Glassman 5 kills, 12 assists, 5 digs.—
Josh Krockey,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Get Rantanen going Rantanen’s counting numbers are solid in the series — a goal and four assists in four games.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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On the streets, large crowds representing the country’s hard-line factions have rallied daily in support of the regime and against any agreement with Washington that would place Iran in a position of defeat.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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And there is talk about subsequent budget reconciliation bills before the end of this Congress, which could provide additional opportunities for Republicans to pursue tax and spending priorities that otherwise are unlikely to garner Democratic support.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Add help for Josh Allen or fill some holes on defense.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Cops have now released a photo of the suspect and are asking the public’s help identifying her and tracking her down.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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But the wide receivers room was in dire need of a boost.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The factors that have helped consumers keep their heads above water in the face of tariff price rises and oil inflation, to name a few—such as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and tax refunds—aren’t frequent boosts to spending.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The federal voucher program, known in government language as Section 8, already had been seriously short of funds, with thousands of people on a yearslong waiting list to receive aid.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Due to the extent of the fire and the need for water, the fire department called a mutual aid box alarm to send in help from other Illinois and Wisconsin fire departments.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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In the aftermath, Pollard’s inbox filled with criticisms, encouragement and recommendations.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Arizona’s rapid low-density residential development sprawl is driven by its rabid encouragement of ever more population growth.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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