as in aided
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end
you can assist families in need by donating old clothes in good condition
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Recent Examples of assisted
The Northwest Avalanche Center’s representatives assisted at the scene.
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Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Lopez was assisted by her longtime stylist Mariel Haenn, who has also worked with Heidi Klum and Hailee Steinfeld.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Quinn Hughes assisted on all three Wild goals and Filip .
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Some models introduced basic automation features, such as programmable schedules or assisted navigation.
—Hummingbird, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Now mostly retired, Whitten spent decades coordinating search-and-rescue efforts—and assisted in numerous recoveries—in California.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
From October 2024 to September 2025 there were more than 650 search and rescue missions which saved 342 lives and assisted more than 1,700.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The Illinois Attorney General’s Office and the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office assisted in the investigation.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Sullivan also assisted on the Americans’ opening goal, a 30th-minute finish tucked away by Charlotte FC homegrown Nimfasha Berchimas.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Lopez was assisted by her longtime stylist Mariel Haenn, who has also worked with Heidi Klum and Hailee Steinfeld.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Quinn Hughes assisted on all three Wild goals and Filip .
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Some models introduced basic automation features, such as programmable schedules or assisted navigation.
—Hummingbird, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Now mostly retired, Whitten spent decades coordinating search-and-rescue efforts—and assisted in numerous recoveries—in California.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
From October 2024 to September 2025 there were more than 650 search and rescue missions which saved 342 lives and assisted more than 1,700.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The Illinois Attorney General’s Office and the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office assisted in the investigation.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Sullivan also assisted on the Americans’ opening goal, a 30th-minute finish tucked away by Charlotte FC homegrown Nimfasha Berchimas.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assisted
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International artists are increasingly adding multiple Indian cities to their tour schedules, aided by digital platforms that make their work more accessible to fan bases across the country.—
Shreya Ghosal,Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Rubelli fabrics on walls and furniture positively glow, aided by dazzling Murano chandeliers that take your breath away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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When down 0-40 in the third game of the match after an exchange of breaks, Rybakina was able to serve her way out of trouble, helped by a first of 11 aces.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The auction result has helped stabilize sentiment in the super-long sector, but strategists say volatility is likely to persist until after the February 8 election is over.—
Mia Glass,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Assisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assisted. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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