ASSISTANCE Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

assistance

noun

ə-ˈsi-stən(t)s

Definition of assistance

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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 Along with approving the rate increase, the MPSC also raised the low-income assistance credit for DTE natural gas customers from $40 to $58 per month, according to a news release. — Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026 Some plans also provide identity restoration assistance and reimbursement for certain expenses related to identity theft. — Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 Personalized assistance is also available, and service animals are welcome. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 Lawmakers, medical colleges and religious leaders raised concerns over coercion, disability rights and uncertain prognoses, while supporters warned the defeat leaves dying patients traveling abroad for assistance under the current law. — Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for assistance

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Noun

Ovechkin played in all 82 games last season, posting 32 goals and 32 assists — modest by his standards, but remarkable at his age.

— Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Reese contributed nine points, six rebounds and three assists, while Bueckers added seven points and three assists.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of assist

Noun

The same investments that improve energy security can lower consumer costs, reduce emissions, strengthen industrial capacity and support growth.

— Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Modern submarine programmes involve sophisticated engineering, propulsion, sensors, communications, combat systems and long-term industrial support.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of support

Noun

Offensive coordinator Frank Reich, who has been the play caller for some historically bad offenses, is a concern, but the help Smith will get from his teammates will be night-and-day better than last season.

— Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The family has several immediate needs, including clothing, food, personal items and help with temporary living expenses, Sharp said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of help

Noun

But Dejan Kulusevski is back in full training in a boost to head coach Roberto De Zerbi, while the club boosted their forward options with the signings of Savio and Omar Marmoush from Manchester City during the window.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The average survey respondent projects a significant boost in productivity and economic growth but also a substantial disruption to workers in AI-sensitive fields.

— Scott Horsley, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of boost

Noun

De Zerbi will take encouragement from Savio’s bright debut, with the £85million recruit from Manchester City looking bright and threatening, without executing on the final action.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The YouTube videos, Griffin said, were causing third-party contact because of Myers’ encouragement.

— Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of encouragement

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