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 Tito now writes, uses a keyboard without assistance and even speaks some words. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2026 The White House has also defended tighter work requirements as a way to reduce reliance on benefits and to preserve assistance for those who need it most. — Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2026 To date, the Department of State is providing more than $780 million in direct assistance as well as an additional $350 million in critical humanitarian assistance. — Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 13 Nov. 2026 The couple survives on her monthly pension of 3,200 Cuban pesos, a little more than $3, and assistance from Quisicuaba. — Andrea Rodríguez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 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
  • Byram has one assist in six games this season, averaging 24 minutes, 42 seconds of ice time and while leading the top power-play unit.
    — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Trent Perry finished with 11 points and 11 assists for his first double-double.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of assist
Noun
  • So the players, coaches and support personnel deplaned and the team’s bus driver — who had already started the return trip to Lawrence — turned around and came back to Topeka.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2026
  • The letter argues that Democrats' midterm victories reflected support for policies including Medicare for All and higher taxes on the wealthy, and says Schumer is not the right person to advance those priorities.
    — Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • The Chiefs have been on the hunt this month for help at wide receiver, a search that only intensifies with Xavier Worthy leaving the game in the fourth quarter with a hamstring injury.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Los Angeles police are seeking help in locating a hit-and-run driver who allegedly struck and killed a 7-year-old boy and severely injured his father in South LA on Wednesday.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of help
Noun
  • The $846 million compensation boost includes merit increases, incentives, pay-range adjustments, and other workforce investments.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Fabrizio previously urged Republicans to campaign on lowering prescription drug prices, finding in an April 2025 poll that the issue could give GOP candidates in toss-up districts a 20-point boost.
    — Gabe Kaminsky, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of boost
Noun
  • While Pentagon funding is the most obvious must for some Republicans, others would push to include measures to address the cost of living, elections, farm aid, and more.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • He’s charged with two counts of leaving the scene of an accident, failure to render aid, and failure to obey a traffic control signal.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of aid
Noun
  • The couple shared a hug and a kiss before Lydia offered her husband some encouragement before the first start of his career.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Eidevall eventually approached Ascanio and spent several minutes speaking with her, offering words of encouragement following the disappointing loss.
    — Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of encouragement

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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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