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
China’s contributions through its Belt and Road Initiative, as well as Brazil’s assistance, indicate that Cuba’s reliance on foreign powers for energy will likely continue.
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Luisa Blanco, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
Though detailed specifications are not out, the humanoid is being developed for applications ranging from security and surveillance in urban spaces, campuses, and service complexes to domestic assistance tasks requiring precise object handling.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Accessibility All rooms have stairways, but two rooms are accessible with assistance.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
This led to an operation, with assistance from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, resulting in the arrests.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
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Luisa Blanco, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
Though detailed specifications are not out, the humanoid is being developed for applications ranging from security and surveillance in urban spaces, campuses, and service complexes to domestic assistance tasks requiring precise object handling.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Accessibility All rooms have stairways, but two rooms are accessible with assistance.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
This led to an operation, with assistance from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, resulting in the arrests.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistance
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Sunday marked his eighth match with a goal and an assist, tying Clint Dempsey for second-most all-time, according to a USMNT spokesperson.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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Waymo uses custom chips, while Chinese electric car giant BYD last week joined Nio and Xpeng in revealing their own semiconductors for driver-assist systems.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Her agency offers various programs like caregiver support and meal services, along with opportunities to exercise the mind.—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Israel invaded Lebanon in March in pursuit of Hezbollah, which fired across the border in support of Tehran.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Da Frisella is a godsend for children, for help-yourself please-all bowls of pasta and plenty of coloring activities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Other recent call-ups, like Nick Sogard and Mickey Gasper, have also given the lineup a boost.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Dell said Thursday that its server unit had gotten a massive boost from widening AI adoption, challenging analysts’ assessment that demand for the business was already reflected in the stock price.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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While DeGette has focused her comments on the need for humanitarian aid, Kiros has more directly criticized Israel and questioned its legitimacy as a state.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Sergei Shoigu, Russia's former defense minister and now secretary of its Security Council, also rejected Zelenskyy’s claim, describing it as a scare tactic to attract more Western aid for Kyiv.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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Bazarte gave El Grande Americano II encouragement from the front row.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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On it, the two trade not just verses but a series of escalating, truly incendiary guitar solos, Springsteen watching Morello intently and nodding encouragement and approval, before Morello handing the reins back to Springsteen.—
Caryn Rose,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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