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
For immediate emotional or behavioral health support, individuals can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which provides 24/7 confidential assistance.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
The Des Moines Police Department is seeking community assistance in locating a missing juvenile.
—Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026
The signal must come within roughly two seconds of the call, preventing any outside assistance.
—Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
In an interview published Monday by Axios, Zelenskyy said Ukraine had provided Middle Eastern partners with information about Russian support for Iran, including potential targeting assistance.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
The Des Moines Police Department is seeking community assistance in locating a missing juvenile.
—Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026
The signal must come within roughly two seconds of the call, preventing any outside assistance.
—Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
In an interview published Monday by Axios, Zelenskyy said Ukraine had provided Middle Eastern partners with information about Russian support for Iran, including potential targeting assistance.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistance
Noun
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In 73 career regular-season games with the Sirens and Ottawa Charge, Roese has accumulated 25 points (3 goals, 22 assists).—
Twin Cities,
Twin Cities,
31 Mar. 2026
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Harmon was the biggest playmaker, leading the Longhorns with 13 assists.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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The resolution was led by Ghana and received 123 votes in support and 3 against.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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An Egyptian official involved in the mediation efforts said the proposal also includes restrictions on Iran's support for armed groups.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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With the help of journalist Gerrick Kennedy, the memoir details Brandy's meteoric rise to fame as a young teen while volleying ambition, exhaustion and self-doubt, moving through a predatory and tormenting industry and being misunderstood in the public eye.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Close partnerships of any sort aren’t always split 50/50, of course — everyone, including you, needs a little extra help sometimes.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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With their visit comes a boost to other parts of the city.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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In a client note, Fishman said the introduction of an ad tier in 2022 has provided a boost to the company by increasing its options.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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One of the two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid that had previously gone missing arrives at the port of Havana on March 28, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Noem's contract review policy disproportionately hindered FEMA, which awards massive contracts and funds disaster aid projects that frequently exceed $100,000.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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Paddack noted how Sandy Alcantara came to him in the dugout and gave him words of encouragement.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Giants never led in the series, so Vitello didn’t get to deploy his bullpen in a late-game situation with a lead to protect, but the early returns from the relievers are reason for encouragement.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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