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
The driver, a 41-year-old man, allegedly hit a grandmother, a mother, and an infant in the area of Old Marlborough Road by Williams Road
The three victims were transported by Concord Fire, with assistance from Pro-EMS paramedics, to two area hospitals.
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
Per the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's Josh Snyder, the delegation's April 21 letter followed Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' own appeal to the president concerning requests for individual assistance and public assistance.
—Alex Thomas, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2025
At the gas station, officers discovered a naked woman, covered in abrasions, who was in need of immediate medical assistance, according to court documents obtained by the outlet.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
All in-tire installations include free roadside assistance and road hazard protection for four years as well as lifetime tire balance, rotation, and flat repair.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
Per the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's Josh Snyder, the delegation's April 21 letter followed Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' own appeal to the president concerning requests for individual assistance and public assistance.
—Alex Thomas, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2025
At the gas station, officers discovered a naked woman, covered in abrasions, who was in need of immediate medical assistance, according to court documents obtained by the outlet.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
All in-tire installations include free roadside assistance and road hazard protection for four years as well as lifetime tire balance, rotation, and flat repair.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistance
Noun
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Rashford has made 10 starts and seven substitute appearances since joining Villa in January, registering four goals and six assists.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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LeBron James contributed in every dimension of the game, finishing with 27 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists, three steals and three blocks.—
Dylan Hernández,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Branscomb claimed his decision to appoint Michael Ruff as the party’s executive director caused both senators to threaten to withdraw support for the party.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Apr. 2025
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Their support means everything to me and reflects the strong foundation of my campaign.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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But in the meantime, those who know her are left to ponder an illness that appears to have consumed the caring mother, in spite of her efforts to get help.—
Laura Crimaldi,
BostonGlobe.com,
13 Feb. 2023
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Police departments in Carroll County could get help from the state with funding the high cost of outfitting officers with body cameras, if a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly is passed.—
Sherry Greenfield,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Feb. 2023
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The fabric is known to be smoothing and super flattering, so expect this pair to deliver an extra boost of confidence.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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That will be enough to qualify for these profit boosts.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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There are volunteer opportunities, a teen club, and during the current conflict, the Hesed has become a hub for delivering tons of humanitarian aid, trauma care, and kinship.—
Maria Zimina,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Of the more than $175 billion in aid that the US Congress has appropriated to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion, more than $120 billion has been spent directly with US companies or on US Forces, according to conservative think tank the American Enterprise Institute.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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Katherine, an avid reader who loves James Joyce and modern poetry, tries her hand at screenwriting, with Fred’s encouragement.—
Mark Athitakis,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Not only this, his friends also came to his defense, offering words of encouragement.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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