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
Benefits include coverage for tire and windshield (from road hazards), key fob replacement, roadside assistance and 30-day cancellation policy.
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Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Among other steps that could have swift results is a plan to preserve a rental assistance program for nearly 400,000 rural homeowners and a measure to streamline the leasing process for families using vouchers, Gonzalez Rice said.
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Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
This story was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Several people were also displaced and are receiving assistance from the Red Cross.
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Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for assistance
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Among other steps that could have swift results is a plan to preserve a rental assistance program for nearly 400,000 rural homeowners and a measure to streamline the leasing process for families using vouchers, Gonzalez Rice said.
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Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
This story was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Several people were also displaced and are receiving assistance from the Red Cross.
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Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for assistance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistance
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Thomas’ career began with a highlight-reel outfield assist in his MLB debut last June.
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Lost amid the chaos was another dominant performance from Caitlin Clark, who finished with 24 points and nine assists to help Indiana secure the win.
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Overall, half of Americans (50%) support displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms, including 83% of White evangelicals and 72% of Republicans.
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Trailing 3-1 in the third, Ohtani provided his own run support, singling to center to score Alex Freeland from second after the Dodgers infielder had led off with a double.
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Relatives of a woman discovered dead by her son with her neck slashed in the lobby of her Brooklyn apartment building are appealing to the public for help with funeral expenses.
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Beyond mortgage-rate buydowns and closing-cost help, Wolf said some are stacking giveaways—free appliances, design-studio credits, even a swimming pool—to grab buyers’ attention.
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He's made a huge impact, obviously, and given Senegal a boost of energy.
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Canada, the first World Cup host to play a game outside its borders, could get a boost if Alphonso Davies, its best player, can play after missing the team’s first three games.
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Elmo Fire Department Elmo, an unincorporated community in Kaufman County, requested mutual aid from College Mound and Wills Point due to the number of vehicles involved and additional minor crashes in the eastbound lanes.
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After the crash, a civilian vessel in the area came to the aid of the three victims and transported them to Bridge Bay Marina.
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To his family, Clive was Dad and Granddaddy, the steady presence at the center of our lives, the source of wisdom, strength, encouragement, and unconditional love.
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Moreover, what moves women forward is action rather than encouragement.
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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