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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 Along with approving the rate increase, the MPSC also raised the low-income assistance credit for DTE natural gas customers from $40 to $58 per month, according to a news release. — Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026 Some plans also provide identity restoration assistance and reimbursement for certain expenses related to identity theft. — Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 Personalized assistance is also available, and service animals are welcome. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 Lawmakers, medical colleges and religious leaders raised concerns over coercion, disability rights and uncertain prognoses, while supporters warned the defeat leaves dying patients traveling abroad for assistance under the current law. — Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 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
  • The Canadian forward has been one of the biggest reasons for the Royals’ surprising success this season, producing 10 assists — tied for the best mark in league history with six matches remaining.
    — Karan Lodha, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Cavan Sullivan — who is 16 years old — has now posted 6 goals and 11 assists with the Union in MLS play this season.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of assist
Noun
  • The same investments that improve energy security can lower consumer costs, reduce emissions, strengthen industrial capacity and support growth.
    — Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Modern submarine programmes involve sophisticated engineering, propulsion, sensors, communications, combat systems and long-term industrial support.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • Offensive coordinator Frank Reich, who has been the play caller for some historically bad offenses, is a concern, but the help Smith will get from his teammates will be night-and-day better than last season.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The family has several immediate needs, including clothing, food, personal items and help with temporary living expenses, Sharp said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of help
Noun
  • Consumer spending, which accounts for about two-thirds of the US economy, has trended lower in recent months as the boost from bigger tax returns faded and higher energy costs took a bite out of people’s paychecks.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Wadewitz added that the freight carrier may get an additional boost from its planned transcontinental merger.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of boost
Noun
  • Chinese authorities this year proposed mutual aid elder care services to cover 70% of regions by 2030.
    — HUIYEE CHIEW AND LYRIC LI THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Tour Edge used a titanium face fused with a stainless steel head and put weight low and deep to help launch the ball and aid in forgiveness.
    — Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of aid
Noun
  • De Zerbi will take encouragement from Savio’s bright debut, with the £85million recruit from Manchester City looking bright and threatening, without executing on the final action.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The YouTube videos, Griffin said, were causing third-party contact because of Myers’ encouragement.
    — Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of encouragement

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