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
Benefits include coverage for tire and windshield (from road hazards), key fob replacement, roadside assistance and 30-day cancellation policy.
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Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 23 June 2026
Among other steps that could have swift results is a plan to preserve a rental assistance program for nearly 400,000 rural homeowners and a measure to streamline the leasing process for families using vouchers, Gonzalez Rice said.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
This story was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
—Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Several people were also displaced and are receiving assistance from the Red Cross.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
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Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 23 June 2026
Among other steps that could have swift results is a plan to preserve a rental assistance program for nearly 400,000 rural homeowners and a measure to streamline the leasing process for families using vouchers, Gonzalez Rice said.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
This story was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
—Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Several people were also displaced and are receiving assistance from the Red Cross.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistance
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Thomas’ career began with a highlight-reel outfield assist in his MLB debut last June.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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Lost amid the chaos was another dominant performance from Caitlin Clark, who finished with 24 points and nine assists to help Indiana secure the win.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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The aircraft, a long-haul B-52 Stratofortress, crashed after taking off on a test mission in support of a radar modernization program, the military base previously said.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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And Operations Manager David Temple adds that guests find support, security, and stability.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Relatives of a woman discovered dead by her son with her neck slashed in the lobby of her Brooklyn apartment building are appealing to the public for help with funeral expenses.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
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Beyond mortgage-rate buydowns and closing-cost help, Wolf said some are stacking giveaways—free appliances, design-studio credits, even a swimming pool—to grab buyers’ attention.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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Advertisement Economic relief for Iran The deal’s financial relief for Iran, while a concern for some American lawmakers, could actually be a boost for the global economy, analysts say.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
19 June 2026
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Charcoal lends an extra purifying boost, while hydrolyzed keratin smooths frizz and softens hair after cleansing.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
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Elmo Fire Department Elmo, an unincorporated community in Kaufman County, requested mutual aid from College Mound and Wills Point due to the number of vehicles involved and additional minor crashes in the eastbound lanes.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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After the crash, a civilian vessel in the area came to the aid of the three victims and transported them to Bridge Bay Marina.—
Velvet Wu
June 21,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
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To his family, Clive was Dad and Granddaddy, the steady presence at the center of our lives, the source of wisdom, strength, encouragement, and unconditional love.—
Dan Hyman,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
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Moreover, what moves women forward is action rather than encouragement.—
Savanah F.S. Bray,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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