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 team leapt to a 2-0 lead early in the first half thanks to the majesty and refreshing return-to-form of Christian Pulisic, who assisted on the first goal and finished off the second.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Federal agents and local law enforcement met the aircraft upon arrival and assisted with the investigation.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The La Crescent Police Department and Houston County deputies also assisted at the scene.
—Rachel Mergen, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Just hours before responding to the Dorchester house fire, Kilduff, a 24-year veteran of the force and third-generation firefighter, assisted in a technical rescue, saving a man trapped in an MBTA elevator shaft.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
White said fire units from Riverside County, San Bernardino County and Ontario Fire have assisted in putting down the flames.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and neighboring Brooklyn Park Police Department assisted in the response.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The office was assisted by the Minooka Fire Protection District, Troy Fire Protection District and Channahon Fire Protection District.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The Nampa Police Department, Nampa Fire Department and Canyon County Paramedics assisted Idaho State Police at the scene.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 24 May 2026
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Federal agents and local law enforcement met the aircraft upon arrival and assisted with the investigation.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The La Crescent Police Department and Houston County deputies also assisted at the scene.
—Rachel Mergen, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Just hours before responding to the Dorchester house fire, Kilduff, a 24-year veteran of the force and third-generation firefighter, assisted in a technical rescue, saving a man trapped in an MBTA elevator shaft.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
White said fire units from Riverside County, San Bernardino County and Ontario Fire have assisted in putting down the flames.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and neighboring Brooklyn Park Police Department assisted in the response.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The office was assisted by the Minooka Fire Protection District, Troy Fire Protection District and Channahon Fire Protection District.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The Nampa Police Department, Nampa Fire Department and Canyon County Paramedics assisted Idaho State Police at the scene.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assisted
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That result was aided by $444 million in sales tied to the November acquisition of data software firm Informatica.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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The expectation of near-parity with 2024-25 has been aided by both commercial and matchday revenues just about keeping pace with a year ago.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Lopez’s three-run home run helped the Trojans beat Texas A&M 7-1 to reach the NCAA super regionals for the first time in 21 years.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Greek immigrants helped shape the city’s food scene by opening diners, sandwich shops and Italian restaurants as Charlotte grew.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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“Assisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assisted. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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