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 Wisconsin State Patrol assisted with a vehicle inspection to identify any potential mechanical issues.
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Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Girelli, who assisted on Huff’s goal, was one of several new players Coates brought in after last year’s team only won four games.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
After Aaronson opened the scoring in the 12th minute, former Rapid Calvin Harris assisted Shapi Suleymanov for the equalizer in the 44th on a run in behind that caught Jackson Travis sleeping.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Edelman also assisted on the club's first goal by Hartel.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Utah State sharpened its game, the Aztecs erred too often, on both offense and defense, and the Aggies — yes, assisted by an officiating mistake that led to a pair of free throws — ran away to a 72-63 victory.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Fire crews from Nampa and Middleton, along with two truck companies and two battalion chiefs, assisted in the response.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 14 Mar. 2026
Andrey Kalchenko, the business’s co-owner, said the data from the program assisted the business in identifying how upgrades in modern avionics are increasing, as well as its demand.
—Emma Hall
march 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Kasper scored a big goal (assisted by Finnie) two nights earlier in Florida, and had another good opportunity in the slot Thursday.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Girelli, who assisted on Huff’s goal, was one of several new players Coates brought in after last year’s team only won four games.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
After Aaronson opened the scoring in the 12th minute, former Rapid Calvin Harris assisted Shapi Suleymanov for the equalizer in the 44th on a run in behind that caught Jackson Travis sleeping.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Edelman also assisted on the club's first goal by Hartel.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Utah State sharpened its game, the Aztecs erred too often, on both offense and defense, and the Aggies — yes, assisted by an officiating mistake that led to a pair of free throws — ran away to a 72-63 victory.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Fire crews from Nampa and Middleton, along with two truck companies and two battalion chiefs, assisted in the response.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 14 Mar. 2026
Andrey Kalchenko, the business’s co-owner, said the data from the program assisted the business in identifying how upgrades in modern avionics are increasing, as well as its demand.
—Emma Hall
march 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Kasper scored a big goal (assisted by Finnie) two nights earlier in Florida, and had another good opportunity in the slot Thursday.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assisted
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Richardson extended condolences on behalf of the city and thanked multiple organizations that aided Lake Station police and fire departments in the search.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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These noises could have aided with communication, helping the animals sync up for the birthing effort.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Along with margins not in the speaker’s favor, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), who helped do much of the heavy lifting during the first reconciliation process, publicly expressed doubt that another reconciliation bill can be passed.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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Stunts helped launch Ladies Rides events in South Florida in 2024, drawing dozens of women at a time.—
Brenda Miranda,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Assisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assisted. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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