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 Sam can’t help offering his assistance, can’t help confiding about Michael, can’t help making dinner together and eventually working in the wine bar. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026 The driver of the Nissan – a relative of the Mazda driver – pulled in behind the Mazda to give assistance. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026 Braking hardware comes from ByBre, comprising a 320-mm front disc and a 240-mm rear rotor, with cornering ABS providing additional assistance. — New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2026 The city will provide just under $2 million in development assistance from the Central Area TIF Fund for eligible redevelopment costs. — Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 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
  • Doncic, of course, was at the center of it all, scoring 40 points to go with nine rebounds, seven assists and six turnovers.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Four Horned Frogs finished in double figures including Jadyn Wooten (10 points, eight assists) and Camille Williams (12 points).
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of assist
Noun
  • The program aims to strengthen the military’s ability to gather information and support operations from orbit.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • And although Senate Democrats are in the majority, Senate Republicans can still use the filibuster to block almost every bill that lacks bipartisan support.
    — Thomas Kahn, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • And with more help and a better supporting cast, the results likely would have been more favorable.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Financial help, including premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions, is now restricted for many groups of people who were previously eligible.
    — Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of help
Noun
  • Bass said the Convention Center will give the city an economic boost and argued that the police raises kept the city from losing a much larger number of officers during her time in office.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • According to data from the Associated Press, Democrats have flipped eight House seats held by Republicans compared with two flips by the GOP, giving them a boost in the legislative body.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of boost
Noun
  • Monday's attacks on a shelter and former school with bunker-busting bombs came as people were lined up for aid in Komyshuvakha, a village in the Zaporizhzhia region.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The strikes come after Russia's deadly attack on an aid distribution site on Monday in a village in southern Ukraine, which killed 31 people.
    — Katlyn Ma, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of aid
Noun
  • The couple shared a hug and a kiss before Lydia offered her husband some encouragement before the first start of his career.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Eidevall eventually approached Ascanio and spent several minutes speaking with her, offering words of encouragement following the disappointing loss.
    — Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of encouragement

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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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