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
For customers frustrated by high bills, Duke recommends contacting the company to discuss payment plans or assistance programs.
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Lemaitre said Republicans often criticize FEMA right up until their home states need federal assistance on disasters that are just too big for local or state governments to effectively manage.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Rubio announced at the time a post on Substack that USAID -- which oversaw foreign aid, disaster relief and international development programs -- would no longer be providing assistance to other countries.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
The hiker, who had begun his journey on Sunday and had to spend the night on the trail, became stranded after sustaining an injury and was unable to safely exit the woods without assistance.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Lemaitre said Republicans often criticize FEMA right up until their home states need federal assistance on disasters that are just too big for local or state governments to effectively manage.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Rubio announced at the time a post on Substack that USAID -- which oversaw foreign aid, disaster relief and international development programs -- would no longer be providing assistance to other countries.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
The hiker, who had begun his journey on Sunday and had to spend the night on the trail, became stranded after sustaining an injury and was unable to safely exit the woods without assistance.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistance
Noun
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Junior forward Sophia Wollenberg posted 22 goals and 16 assists last spring.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Panarin, who received a video tribute and ovation from the crowd during the first television timeout, had 607 points (205 goals, 402 assists), ninth in Rangers history, in 482 regular-season games for the team.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Trump has alluded to this possible dearth of popular support when asked about the possibility of backing Pahlavi to lead the country if the regime collapses.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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Of The Trees plays a daytime and nighttime set both days, with support from Daily Bread.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Prep school standbys were seen across the runways for spring 2026, and are now trickling into transitional outerwear looks, with the help of a major wardrobe hero piece.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
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Forty-one minutes later, her pacemaker application disconnected from her phone, marking the precise moment an 84-year-old woman who could not walk 50 yards without help was ripped from her bed.—
Neal K. Shah,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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But the initial boost to stocks of Archer, BETA, and rival Joby Aviation was short-lived.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Now, climate change is giving these squatters a boost.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Duquesne Light has historically brought in at most 200 mutual aid trucks.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Both were given medical aid, and the male victim was transported to a local hospital.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
15 Mar. 2026
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Building a Legacy at Keystone With the encouragement of mountain communities, the presence of Black visitors can only increase.—
James Edward Mills,
Outside,
15 Mar. 2026
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And before the shoes move on, every single pair receives a handwritten note with a message of hope and encouragement.—
Abraham Nudelstejer,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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