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
Jordan Garcia, a veteran community organizer with the Colorado branch of the American Friends Service Committee, travelled to Cedar Run, one of the Denver housing complexes that was raided, to record video and provide assistance.
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Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Senegal is seeking assistance from the IMF but misreporting of debt under the previous Macky Sall administration has put talks on hold.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The electric motor can’t exceed a power output of 750 watts and can only provide assistance when the rider is pedaling, according to the city rules.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Local officials also stressed the role of mental health assistance — or lack thereof — in Zarutska's killing.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Senegal is seeking assistance from the IMF but misreporting of debt under the previous Macky Sall administration has put talks on hold.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The electric motor can’t exceed a power output of 750 watts and can only provide assistance when the rider is pedaling, according to the city rules.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Local officials also stressed the role of mental health assistance — or lack thereof — in Zarutska's killing.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistance
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Hailie Mace, who picked up an assist on Cooper’s first-half goal, described the moment postgame.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Sky went after a veteran point guard in Vandersloot, who has won two titles and led the league in assists seven times.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Podiatrists crafted them specifically to solve the lack of arch support in most shoes.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Thank you to everyone whos been showering so much love and support for the music and movie.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Rather than rendering aid or notifying emergency personnel, Sellers told co-workers that a ‘woman fell in the parking lot’ and needed help.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Cowboys-Eagles Touchdown Scorer 50% Profit Boost Token One of the best offers available within the DraftKings Sportsbook app is the 50% profit boost token that can be used for any touchdown scorer bet before the opening kickoff of Cowboys-Eagles tomorrow night.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fort Worth’s reputation as a place to plant roots just got a boost.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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The sport is really just a pretext for a tale of cross-generational mutual aid that cares too much for its characters’ wider lives to take them too often to court.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Senior administration officials have told the Herald that the administration intends to continue supporting the Cuban people and allowing humanitarian aid to flow to the country.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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How Resources Strengthen Innovation Across Teams Ideas need encouragement and resources.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fearing immigration consequences, the woman delayed reporting the attack but eventually came forward with a family member’s encouragement.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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