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as in helping
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 assisting
Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Several Icons work alongside newcomers, assisting with citizenship applications and teaching music and language classes that preserve their community's cultural heritage.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Luka Doncic was scoring baskets, assisting them and, even after the San Antonio Spurs tried to blitz him to force the basketball out of the Lakers superstar’s hands, Doncic was drawing plays too.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Portland police are assisting, a department spokesperson said.
—Trevor Ault, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
Almost 30 families have been displaced, with the American Red Cross assisting those who have been affected.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Following the crash, Davis could allegedly be seen in the video stumbling toward the Camry and assisting others in removing someone from the car, the warrant affidavit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
White was her pimp, records say, finding men and providing Colbert with security while assisting in theft from victims.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Fairley had previously taken an active role in advocating against the settlement’s roster limits, writing to Congress and assisting a number of Liberty athletes in filing objections.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Footage from local television stations showed Portland police assisting the FBI at the scene.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Several Icons work alongside newcomers, assisting with citizenship applications and teaching music and language classes that preserve their community's cultural heritage.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Luka Doncic was scoring baskets, assisting them and, even after the San Antonio Spurs tried to blitz him to force the basketball out of the Lakers superstar’s hands, Doncic was drawing plays too.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Portland police are assisting, a department spokesperson said.
—Trevor Ault, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
Almost 30 families have been displaced, with the American Red Cross assisting those who have been affected.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Following the crash, Davis could allegedly be seen in the video stumbling toward the Camry and assisting others in removing someone from the car, the warrant affidavit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
White was her pimp, records say, finding men and providing Colbert with security while assisting in theft from victims.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Fairley had previously taken an active role in advocating against the settlement’s roster limits, writing to Congress and assisting a number of Liberty athletes in filing objections.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assisting
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Jaramillo was honored at a September 2023 Coral Gables Commission meeting for his efforts in identifying and aiding in the arrest of a man accused of stealing Amazon delivery packages.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, the prebiotic fiber in butternut squash supports the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, aiding in a healthy microbiome (community of microbes).—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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At the same time, the bond-building treatment creates a protective barrier around each strand, helping to restore damaged hair and improve its integrity over time.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Eight of her 11 rebounds were on offense, helping the Longhorns to outscore Auburn 58-18 in the paint.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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If your money wasn’t involved in supporting the Dallas Cowboys show, all of it may be funny, instead of just flat, sad, and a bad joke.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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The companies said the robotaxi is designed to deliver a premium passenger experience while supporting large-scale autonomous deployment.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Assisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assisting. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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