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 The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public’s assistance to locate a Yates Center, Kansas, woman last known to be driving from Kansas City. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 That could speed assistance but might reduce how much and how often FEMA helps. — Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 For now, the assistance has been ample, including from Dru Smith, a potential competitor for playing time. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026 Pakistan has provided training and technical assistance to Saudi forces for decades, while Turkey and Pakistan have exchanged warships and training aircraft. — Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 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
  • Wheeler had 12 points and nine assists, and Cameron Brink had 12 points.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Stewart led the Liberty with 28 points, eight rebounds, two assists and one block.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of assist
Noun
  • Not everyone has enough resources and support to turn to in real life, the 22-year-old said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The edges of your lawn and garden provide the perfect habitat for these plants, while fences and retaining walls can give support to growing poison ivy vines.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • The district is also preparing to develop a new elementary-school literacy curriculum this school year, with the help of new state funding.
    — Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Many of the students who will be returning to Georgia’s campuses this month are only able to afford school with the help of federal student loans.
    — Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of help
Noun
  • Both Kiggans and Luria come from military backgrounds, which could be a boost, given that the seat has a large veteran population due to nearby Naval Station Norfolk, the world’s largest naval base.
    — Sophia Mandt, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Launching from an aircraft can also extend the missile’s effective reach, since the bomber provides an initial boost in both altitude and speed before release.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of boost
Noun
  • The suit seeks financial compensation and wants Congress to divest US aid from the Israeli military units involved in the destruction.
    — Ava Bambuck, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Police escorted a man accused of killing Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Jane Ross and hiding her body in a suitcase to court on Wednesday after he was charged with murder and robbery.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of aid
Noun
  • Officials are asking residents to continue to pray and send words of encouragement and support to those affected by the flooding.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Spacing of races will be important as encouragement for participation in the six-race series in a five-month span.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of encouragement

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