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
But even in the Northeast, where federal assistance with energy costs helps large proportions of the population, higher percentages of households had trouble affording energy costs.
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Diana Hernández, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
The company has since been testing vehicles in the city with human assistance.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Three occupants were displaced by the fire and are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross, fire officials said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
They are meant to guide others through the dying process with dignity, comfort, education and other assistance.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
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Diana Hernández, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
The company has since been testing vehicles in the city with human assistance.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Three occupants were displaced by the fire and are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross, fire officials said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
They are meant to guide others through the dying process with dignity, comfort, education and other assistance.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistance
Noun
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Mikael Backlund has 17 goals and 25 assists for the Flames.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Jonathan Drouin and Dalibor Dvorsky each had an assist on the goal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The positions include 11 elementary school counselors, 17 exceptional service education counselors, 16 social workers, 21 clerical support assistants and 40 district management positions, according to a document provided by the school district.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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All of it goes to charities ranging from youth support services to cancer treatment.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Chicago police are seeking the public's help to identify a young girl who was found alone in West Garfield Park early Tuesday morning.—
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The scholarship was the help Melody Blair, 55, needed to go back to school for an associate’s in health information management.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Hawks’ bench received a significant boost when Atlanta traded Porzingis to the Warriors for Kuminga.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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In June and early July, six matches for the FIFA World Cup are scheduled to be played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, events that could provide a further boost for South Bay hotels.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The group announced the new mutual aid market on social media, citing community concerns over rising costs as the motivation behind the move.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Gang violence gripping Port-au-Prince disrupts aid delivery and goods transportation, leaving families in the Western Hemisphere’s poorest country with impossible survival choices as the economy contracts for the seventh year.—
Evens Sanon,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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That includes writing a letter of encouragement to a friend whose child was born with a heart defect.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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There is genuine encouragement for others to achieve their goals, and support is available at every turn.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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