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
DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS’gain was also assisted by a new vinyl pressing that become widely available during the tracking week, helping the album’s sales for the week jump 732% to 61,000.
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Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 15 Feb. 2026
The Southington Fire Department said that mutual aid assisted with manpower, specialty equipment, rope rescue operations and patient packaging for removal from the woods.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Kansas City police assisted with blocking off parts of Westport Road so the runners could jog in peace.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
Godwin is well known in the space, having assisted law enforcement nationwide leading to the removal of hundreds of criminals from the streets.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Returning on her sixth studio album, To Whom It May Concern, the Philadelphia native brings in immeasurable wisdom, blossoming into the effortless positivity and authenticity of past albums—the kind that has assisted multiple generations on their respective healing journeys.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
The State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) invested millions to foster democratic progress in Albania and assisted in combating Albania’s struggles with corruption and strengthening its weak institutions.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Attilio Lombardo, assisted by Tomas Brolin, had seven games in charge.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Having stabilized his ship in orbit around the black hole, Dr Hans Reinhardt (a bizarre, OTT performance from Maximilian Schell) now plans to fly into it, assisted by an unquestioning crew of automatons with a very dark origin story.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 15 Feb. 2026
The Southington Fire Department said that mutual aid assisted with manpower, specialty equipment, rope rescue operations and patient packaging for removal from the woods.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Kansas City police assisted with blocking off parts of Westport Road so the runners could jog in peace.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
Godwin is well known in the space, having assisted law enforcement nationwide leading to the removal of hundreds of criminals from the streets.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Returning on her sixth studio album, To Whom It May Concern, the Philadelphia native brings in immeasurable wisdom, blossoming into the effortless positivity and authenticity of past albums—the kind that has assisted multiple generations on their respective healing journeys.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
The State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) invested millions to foster democratic progress in Albania and assisted in combating Albania’s struggles with corruption and strengthening its weak institutions.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Attilio Lombardo, assisted by Tomas Brolin, had seven games in charge.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Having stabilized his ship in orbit around the black hole, Dr Hans Reinhardt (a bizarre, OTT performance from Maximilian Schell) now plans to fly into it, assisted by an unquestioning crew of automatons with a very dark origin story.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assisted
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The indictment further claims that Hamas earned millions of dollars from cigarette smuggling throughout the war, and that Zini’s shipments could have aided the enemy.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Albritton said the current state of the market has been aided by Florida getting through the 2025 hurricane season without a direct hit.—
Jim Turner,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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With Jackson’s death Tuesday, leaders across the region reflected on a legacy that helped shape a generation of local activism and public service — none more so than Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, a close friend for more than five decades.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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All of those showed against the Dragons, standing out in an otherwise team effort that helped Milton outshoot Duxbury 26-16 and lead for all but two minutes of play.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Assisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assisted. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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