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 governor’s office expects that 200,000 California students will enroll in CalFresh as a result of these changes, and expects to distribute over a quarter billion dollars in additional food assistance. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Mitchell-Namdar said Pink Aid’s mission is to provide emergency aid assistance to those struggling during treatment, whether that means paying an electric bill, rent, offering wigs or lymphedema sleeves. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 After coming across our insightful articles in the course of their online research, potential clients are often inspired to reach out for trip-planning assistance. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 The injured runner was taken to get medical assistance and Villarreal was back on her way. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 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
  • Antetokounmpo totaled 14 points, three rebounds, five assists and one block in the first half of the scrimmage.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Adaptive cruise control, speed-limit assist, lane-keeping assistance and steering assistance are all standard on the new 3 Series.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of assist
Noun
  • The actors Nael Nacer and Artemis Pebdani double as Haddad’s great-aunt and -uncle and parents, playing across a spectrum of discomfort and cautious support.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Its adaptable architecture supports missions including tactical logistics, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, casualty evacuation, communications support and other mission-critical applications.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • With the press world’s help, Omar Jamal was anointed as the authoritative voice on all political issues concerning Minnesota’s Somali community and the Somali population at large in America.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The driver of a car died early Sunday despite intense rescue efforts that began when a police officer spotted the crash and immediately called for help, police said.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of help
Noun
  • Confidence has been given a boost as reports said exports from the Middle East – excluding Iran – were pushing back towards pre-war levels.
    — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Illinois offers a 35 percent credit for qualified in-state production spending, plus an additional 5 percent on resident wages outside the Chicago area (Wood River qualifies for that boost) and a further 5 percent for certified green productions.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of boost
Noun
  • Mitchell-Namdar said Pink Aid’s mission is to provide emergency aid assistance to those struggling during treatment, whether that means paying an electric bill, rent, offering wigs or lymphedema sleeves.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Cress agreed with Sacramento County prosecutors, who argued Kaur did not get out of her sport utility vehicle to check on the unconscious Lopez after striking his motorcycle or attempt to render aid.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of aid
Noun
  • Sharing stories, experiences, and encouragement creates safe spaces for survivors to begin navigating their own lives.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
  • His work shows how discipline, resilience and encouragement can help young people find their footing.
    — The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of encouragement

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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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