ASSISTANCES Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

assistances

noun

plural of assistance

as in assists

an act or instance of helping thank you for your assistance in helping me change my flat tire

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Noun

But the combination of Isak’s goals, the quality of Gakpo’s assists and Barcelona loanee Ronald Araujo’s display in the problematic right-back spot provided positives for Liverpool, as well as the result.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
With the assist, Bethune reached 10 assists and tied the single-season record for the second time in her career (2024).

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of assists

Noun

Offensive coordinator Frank Reich, who has been the play caller for some historically bad offenses, is a concern, but the help Smith will get from his teammates will be night-and-day better than last season.

— Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The family has several immediate needs, including clothing, food, personal items and help with temporary living expenses, Sharp said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of help

Noun

The trunk lid was reinforced and features a huge, adjustable carbon fiber wing mounted on trapezoidal supports.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 10 Sep. 2026
Millions of children live in families losing access to medical care, food, tax credits, and other supports as federal and state governments roll back eligibility for immigrants with and without legal status.

— Claudia Boyd-Barrett, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of supports

Noun

Musk’s public profile and statements have driven major valuation boosts in companies like Tesla and SpaceX, but Gibney argues his claims are often out of sync with facts or evidence.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
Republicans and Democrats alike are getting boosts from being opposed to data centers.

— Patrick McNamara, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of boosts

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Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, a Republican, also opposed Mamdani's attendance, though the two shook hands there Friday.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, a Republican, also inveighed against Mamdani attending the remembrance, though the two shook hands there Friday.

— Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of hands

Noun

This supports the hypothesis that their coloration likely facilitates more efficient absorption of solar radiation and aids thermoregulation.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
Standard Medicare doesn’t cover hearing aids, so the cost falls to the family.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of aids

Noun

Many folks send encouragements toward OP mom and her son, while others put heat on the other parents for sexualizing their kids’ friendship.

— DeVonne Goode, Parents, 26 July 2026
All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.

— Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026

Definition of encouragements

Noun

Accessibility for those with mobility impairments The hotel entrance is wheelchair friendly, lifts are too, and Da Gioia beach club can be reached by boat.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
These include forehead and brow, upper body, arm and neck, thigh, and breast lifts.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 3 Sep. 2026

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