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
The United States government offered more than 18 metric tons of Title II food assistance to Haiti, the official said.
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Mariam Khan, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2025
Additionally, some households may qualify for assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps cover heating and cooling costs.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Nov. 2025
Food assistance is also at risk.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Braun encouraged those who need more immediate assistance to visit their local food bank or call 2-1-1.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025
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Mariam Khan, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2025
Additionally, some households may qualify for assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps cover heating and cooling costs.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Nov. 2025
Food assistance is also at risk.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Braun encouraged those who need more immediate assistance to visit their local food bank or call 2-1-1.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistance
Noun
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Daniels, who finished with 10 points, eight rebounds and a career-high 13 assists, was a big key to how the Hawks were able to outplay the Lakers on both ends of the floor.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Fears shot 0 of 7 from the field, scoring four points on six free-throw attempts, but tallied nine assists.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Ensuring officials have the mental and technological support for making big decisions in big matches with big consequences?—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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All face charges of providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization, and additional juvenile cases may be under seal.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The issues began when Asuka constantly offered Sky help in her WWE Women's World Championship matches.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Those looking for a little bit — or a lot — of help hosting their Thanksgiving feast don't need to look far in the Indianapolis area, where several local and chain restaurants offer carry-out packages to embellish or fully furnish the Turkey Day spread.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The return of that duo would provide a huge boost for an offense that looked overmatched in its last matchup against a contender, a 24-9 Week 7 loss in Detroit.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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For customers upgrading from DSL or cable, Brightspeed Fiber offers a major boost in reliability and upload speeds without the complexity of traditional service agreements.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Not only do these packing cubes from BAGSMART aid in organization, but the compression technology works wonders to cut down on bulk.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Good Samaritans called 911 and aid was given to Jaramillo before he was taken to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The program provides support and encouragement to those who are struggling with grief.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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With his mother’s encouragement, Galloway appealed his case to UCLA, and met with an admissions officer.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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