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 According to residents, the governor of La Guaira state, José Alejandro Terán, has visited the neighborhood only twice, but the assistance has not been felt. — Julimar Valentina Rivas Perez, NBC news, 24 July 2026 Crucial to rebuilding the country and its broken healthcare system will be international assistance. — Alfie Pannell, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 Henrico County, Virginia is home to the first county housing trust funded entirely by data center revenue – $60 million for teachers, nurses, and factory workers who just miss traditional housing assistance. — Melody Birmingham, Fortune, 23 July 2026 Wells’ aunt, Heather Booth, said on GoFundMe page that Wells has a small life insurance policy that covered a part of the funeral service and burial, but the family is asking for assistance to fund the rest of the service. — Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 23 July 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
  • Forward Alyssa Thomas dominated with 19 points, 11 rebounds, 15 assists and three steals, while guard Kahleah Copper poured in 21 points on 10-for-16 shooting to lead the Mercury precisely as Sparks coach Lynne Roberts expected.
    — Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • Miles broke multiple single-season school records, including assists per game, points scored, assists and single-game assists.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Definition of assist
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  • Around the same time, the city rescinded support for the Interstate 77 South toll lane project.
    — DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
  • The problem arrives when the tools become the practice rather than a support for it.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • With the help of partner Travis Bullard, Stefan Scarks and family officially opened the property in 2021.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Without the help of their partners and volunteers, Kanbe’s Markets wouldn’t be achievable.
    — Zuri Primos July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Definition of help
Noun
  • Starting next year, the deal adds Peacock to YouTube Premium, the ad-free tier of YouTube's core product, a move Front Office Sports says could deliver a subscriber boost in the millions to the newly profitable streamer.
    — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Someone already getting enough zinc from their diet is unlikely to see a boost.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of boost
Noun
  • While Viking sagas mention rhythmic chants to aid oarsmen, the dramatic, coordinated movements seen today bear little resemblance to actual Viking rowing techniques.
    — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The two governments are promising aid packages to help people who have lost homes or businesses.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of aid
Noun
  • For those future divorcees, Lau has some encouragement from the other side.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • Disney also introduced a first-of-its-kind red carpet activation at the film’s Los Angeles premiere, where cast members and guests stopped at a life-size interactive lily pad to write messages of encouragement for children in hospitals.
    — Naomi Jeffries, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
Definition of encouragement

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