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
Cost-effective robotic assistance could prove welcome for Japan’s airports, which have struggled with a worsening human labor shortage.
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ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
While Spirit’s assistance could come any day now, the broader request from the Association of Value Airlines will need approval from Congress.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
In addition to providing shelter, the agency also offers support services, case management and other assistance to individuals and families facing homelessness.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Democratic legislators had embraced a House Republican proposal to shift payments to hospitals outside of the budget and spending cap system, which would allow for more assistance than Lamont had proposed.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
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ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
While Spirit’s assistance could come any day now, the broader request from the Association of Value Airlines will need approval from Congress.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
In addition to providing shelter, the agency also offers support services, case management and other assistance to individuals and families facing homelessness.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Democratic legislators had embraced a House Republican proposal to shift payments to hospitals outside of the budget and spending cap system, which would allow for more assistance than Lamont had proposed.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistance
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Embiid totaled only 14 points on 3-of-11 shooting with four rebounds and an assist in 25 minutes.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Goncalves received the secondary assist, skating in from the top of the left circle to free up D’Astous for a shot attempt from the point.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Many fans came to show their support for the third-year forward, whom the Sky traded to the Dream on April 6 for two future first-round draft picks.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Her son receives special services for a disability at Lake Center Elementary, and home routines are harder without this support.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cops are asking the public’s help finding Maykoll Lanuza Morales, wanted for the slaying inside a Richmond Hill apartment building last month.—
Sheetal Banchariya,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Wachsmann got some help from his defense in that game — specifically by his third baseman on a bunt play and on a gapper that the center fielder ran down — but was otherwise unhittable.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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Lumentum , up a staggering 158% this year, could also get a post-earnings boost.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Even more favorable financing terms with suppliers, or not having to pay to license foreign intellectual property, gives them a real boost, according to analysts.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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Bolívar, indeed, had taken aid from Haiti.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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With Western military aid and innovations from Ukraine’s now-thriving domestic defense industry, Kyiv has weakened Russia’s economy and military.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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How To Get Blanket Flower To Bloom Blanket flowers are prolific bloomers and typically require very little encouragement to set flowers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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Teachers are meant to be people that students can trust and seek out for mentorship, guidance, and encouragement.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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