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
These workers include those in tax processing, criminal investigations, IT maintenance, and taxpayer assistance.
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
Usually, this does not include lodging, transportation, or post-operative assistance.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Unless Congress resolves the stalemate quickly, millions of mothers and young children may soon be without access to vital food assistance.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Under a shutdown, federal workers would miss paychecks, families could see delays in food assistance, and air travel might slow as airport screeners and air traffic controllers are asked to work without pay.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
Usually, this does not include lodging, transportation, or post-operative assistance.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Unless Congress resolves the stalemate quickly, millions of mothers and young children may soon be without access to vital food assistance.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Under a shutdown, federal workers would miss paychecks, families could see delays in food assistance, and air travel might slow as airport screeners and air traffic controllers are asked to work without pay.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistance
Noun
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Just as with the first goal, Zubimendi won’t be credited with an assist, but his vision and ability put Arsenal in dangerous areas.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Messi dished out a trio of assists as the South Florida side pummeled the New England Revolution, 4-1, at a rainy Chase Stadium.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Stanching the hemorrhage of voter support requires some bold moves and tangible achievements.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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Clean and sleek, they can be worn while sightseeing, thanks to their next-level support and cushioning, but are classy enough to be worn out to dinner.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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When the federal government reached an agreement with Alabama officials last October to address destructive flooding in the predominantly Black Shiloh community, residents thought their calls for help had finally been answered.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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While there are reasons to be optimistic about the future, there are still quite a few areas that badly need help.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Page’s wealth received a boost after a major antitrust case in 2024, when the Department of Justice asked Google to sell its Chrome browser to curb market dominance.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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The rind can also be blended into smoothies for an extra nutrient boost.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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Will food aid continue under SNAP and WIC?—
Terry Moseley,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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In return, Israel would halt its offensive and withdraw from much of the territory, release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and allow an influx of humanitarian aid and eventual reconstruction.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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The recent sighting provided encouragement to conservationists.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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Redd offered encouragement and resources, including money for a hotel room.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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