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
Mac Allister required assistance from the medical team and wore protective headwear for the remainder of the game.
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Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
The program also extends financial assistance to eligible surviving family members, including spouses, dependent children, and parents.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Rental assistance pauses this year Johnston’s administration opted to halt the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance program for the rest of the year as part of his cost-savings proposals, shifting more money to next year.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
Safeguarding beachgoers requires vigilant work and the City Council recently honored the three Laguna Beach lifeguards who, with the assistance of three teenage surfers, rescued the woman who was caught in a rip current and swept 20 yards out to sea off Treasure Island.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
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Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
The program also extends financial assistance to eligible surviving family members, including spouses, dependent children, and parents.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Rental assistance pauses this year Johnston’s administration opted to halt the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance program for the rest of the year as part of his cost-savings proposals, shifting more money to next year.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
Safeguarding beachgoers requires vigilant work and the City Council recently honored the three Laguna Beach lifeguards who, with the assistance of three teenage surfers, rescued the woman who was caught in a rip current and swept 20 yards out to sea off Treasure Island.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistance
Noun
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Thompson scored a goal and also had an assist on a pretty passing play that went from him to Zach Benson to Jiri Kulich, who finished with a one-timer.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the span of 46 minutes, there were 30 wagers from a professional sports bettor that totaled $13,759 on the under for Rozier’s points, rebounds and assists, which caused several sportsbooks to close down prop betting on his statistics.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From fuzzy open-toe slip-ons to orthopedic slides with extra arch support, there’s an affordable gift in here for everyone.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Some celebrants were building political support for the controversial Barge Canal.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
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Utility officials arrived at the rate plan with the help of Raftelis, a consulting firm.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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In a recent survey, LIMRA found that almost half of Gen Z turned to online help for financial and insurance recommendations.—
Mark Davis,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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This trend has followed a similar pattern across Europe, with Spain and Germany also seeing a boost in this system’s use after a quieter period.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Beijing’s talent-friendly move could also give it a boost amid continuing trade tensions and tech rivalries with Washington, which has imposed export controls on chips and other advanced technology that are spurring China to develop its own.—
Peter Guo,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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The changes arrived as more ranching operations close around the country, though some cattle growers say the president should also end aid to foreign beef producers.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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A lot of the new arrivals are already badly malnourished, as aid provision has largely been cut off for their homes in northern Rakhine – where the military has been accused of using hunger as a weapon of war.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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His main goal is to provide support and encouragement, especially during relapses.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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With her mother's encouragement, Nandudu dreamed of going to college and becoming a lawyer.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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