assistance

noun

ə-ˈsi-stən(t)s How to pronounce assistance (audio)
Definition of assistancenext
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 After lunging for the ball, Sonnett fell to the ground, grabbed her left knee and motioned to Gotham’s bench for medical assistance. — Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 31 July 2026 There are chef’s helpers milling about, ready to answer questions or offer some assistance. — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Although the White House stopped providing Ukraine with many types of assistance, the United States has continued to supply vital intelligence to Kyiv and enforce sanctions against Russia. — Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026 Now, Putin is providing assistance to Iran in the form of munitions, money, and intelligence, effectively prolonging the war. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for assistance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistance
  1. assist
  2. support
  3. help
  4. boost
  5. aid
  6. encouragement
Noun
  • Charged has offered a fair bit of electronic aids on board, starting with ABS, traction control, hill hold (hill start assist), and hill descent assist.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 July 2026
  • Croix Bethune has been leading the Current’s attack all season and set a new single-season club assist record (seven) by setting up rookie winger Amelia White for her first NWSL goal in the 20th minute.
    — PJ Green July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of assist
Noun
  • Furthermore, based on Warsh’s recent public comments, the task forces’ eventual findings could potentially provide support for an even more dovish agenda.
    — David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Now in the back half of summer break, the couple are calling for additional support to keep their program funded until the beginning of the school year.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • The new project, which is being developed with the help of Jackson’s son Marlon, is set to debut on BLK Prime.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Of immediate concern was getting enough help to remove the massive tarp after Saturday’s rain.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of help
Noun
  • Both Kiggans and Luria come from military backgrounds, which could be a boost, given that the seat has a large veteran population due to nearby Naval Station Norfolk, the world’s largest naval base.
    — Sophia Mandt, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Launching from an aircraft can also extend the missile’s effective reach, since the bomber provides an initial boost in both altitude and speed before release.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of boost
Noun
  • The suit seeks financial compensation and wants Congress to divest US aid from the Israeli military units involved in the destruction.
    — Ava Bambuck, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Police escorted a man accused of killing Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Jane Ross and hiding her body in a suitcase to court on Wednesday after he was charged with murder and robbery.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of aid
Noun
  • Al Ahli, who are set to lose their manager Matthias Jaissle to Newcastle United, had shortlisted Slot as a potential replacement, but are unlikely to receive any encouragement.
    — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • But his avuncular encouragement of Tony in what could be absolute folly brings real heart to this section — until calamity intrudes.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
Definition of encouragement

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