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

Tordin now leads the NWSL in goal contributions (seven goals, eight assists), just ahead of Rodman and Sanchez.

— Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
In six seasons at Dortmund, Reyna amassed 19 goals and 18 assists in 147 games.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The district is also preparing to develop a new elementary-school literacy curriculum this school year, with the help of new state funding.

— Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2026
Many of the students who will be returning to Georgia’s campuses this month are only able to afford school with the help of federal student loans.

— Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of help

Noun

Transportation issues, costs of services and a lack of care options make accessing information on dementia, caregiving and specialized supports for memory care particularly difficult for rural communities.

— Eric Cerino, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
The local nonprofit supports families affected by homicide and violent crime.

— Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of supports

Noun

That includes boosts from socialist Donavan McKinney, who is running for Michigan’s 13th District, and Will Lawrence, who cross-endorsed with el Sayed and is running for Michigan’s 7th District.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026
While the Big Data + Panel tide raised pretty much every boat in the sports-TV waters, the year-to-year boosts notched by the likes of the NBA, NFL and NHL were likely a one-time phenomenon.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of boosts

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On Thursday, Clancy loudly sobbed, shuddered and covered her face with her hands as a medical examiner testified about Callan’s autopsy.

— Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Those workers understand what a white-collar reader mostly does not, which is that the moment your knowledge leaves your hands is the moment your leverage leaves with it.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of hands

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Healthcare and elder care have generated particular concern because many Haitians worked as home health aids and certified nursing assistants caring for patients and elderly residents.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
Steadman and Myers allegedly made several purchases at pharmacies for sleeping aids and other prescription medication in the days leading up to the deaths, according to Rabbitt.

— Matt Foster, ABC News, 4 Aug. 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

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More showers, however, will redevelop into the afternoon as the heat of the day builds and a warm front lifts north through the region.

— Bill Kelly, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Now, finally, the boldest experimenters can take advantage of walls that move at the touch of a button, precision lifts, rooms that shrink and expand, projected images that can be glued to moving surfaces.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026

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