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 Operating inside Loehmann’s Plaza Shopping Center, the business provides hands-on math assistance and learning for students in grades K-12. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026 On Monday, home-plate umpire Manny Gonzalez exited the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Diego Padres with heat exhaustion, needing assistance to leave the field. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Special thanks to Rachel Koning Beals for research assistance with this article. — David Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026 May include roadside assistance, rental-car reimbursement and other benefits. — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 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
  • Ovechkin played in all 82 games last season, posting 32 goals and 32 assists — modest by his standards, but remarkable at his age.
    — Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Reese contributed nine points, six rebounds and three assists, while Bueckers added seven points and three assists.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 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
  • But Dejan Kulusevski is back in full training in a boost to head coach Roberto De Zerbi, while the club boosted their forward options with the signings of Savio and Omar Marmoush from Manchester City during the window.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The average survey respondent projects a significant boost in productivity and economic growth but also a substantial disruption to workers in AI-sensitive fields.
    — Scott Horsley, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of boost
Noun
  • Growing up in Jericho, New York, Glenn would make first-aid kits to take to neighborhood football games, ready in case someone got hurt.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • AfD opposes aid to the country and advocates lifting sanctions against Russia.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 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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