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
Prior to his Premier League move, Datro Fofana scored 24 goals and assisted a further eight in 65 appearances for Molde, who play in the Eliteserien, Norway’s top-flight.
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Leon Imber, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Dickinson then scored a power-play goal, assisted by Graf, with six seconds left in the second period to draw the Sharks within one goal.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
In the film, Davenport investigates assisted dying and uncovers how ableism, policy and systemic failures can make death seem like the only option.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Nearly two dozen local agencies assisted with the operation to help the injured hiker, according to the LCSO.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Authorities confirmed that Robinson’s roommate also assisted law enforcement by showing investigators Discord messages that included him and Robinson.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The Colorado Search and Rescue Association assisted in the incident, with communication from the Colorado National Guard, to conduct a helicopter hoist of the man from the glacier.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Van Ness assisted on a sack and had a tackle for a loss.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Between January 1 and April 15, 2025, there were 14 VSD partner sites, and through April 19, 2025, the VSD sites assisted 218 taxpayers.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Leon Imber, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Dickinson then scored a power-play goal, assisted by Graf, with six seconds left in the second period to draw the Sharks within one goal.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
In the film, Davenport investigates assisted dying and uncovers how ableism, policy and systemic failures can make death seem like the only option.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Nearly two dozen local agencies assisted with the operation to help the injured hiker, according to the LCSO.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Authorities confirmed that Robinson’s roommate also assisted law enforcement by showing investigators Discord messages that included him and Robinson.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The Colorado Search and Rescue Association assisted in the incident, with communication from the Colorado National Guard, to conduct a helicopter hoist of the man from the glacier.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Van Ness assisted on a sack and had a tackle for a loss.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Between January 1 and April 15, 2025, there were 14 VSD partner sites, and through April 19, 2025, the VSD sites assisted 218 taxpayers.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assisted
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The Star further reported that firefighters at the scene did not have advanced life saving equipment on scene, which might have aided in their resuscitation efforts.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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This was aided by structural cost reductions of around £120 million, as M&S continued to simplify its store operations and support centres while investing in automation and efficiencies.—
John Choong,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Supporters argue the task force helped modernize parts of the justice system and address racial disparities.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kirk helped Trump's presidential campaigns attract young voters.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Assisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assisted. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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