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
Terry Collins, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Nagle was assisting a teacher when her nose was broken by a student in August 2023.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
These individuals act as bridges, advocating AI’s practical benefits and assisting team members in navigating any operational challenges.
—Dimitar Dimitrov, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This could mean robots assisting you with chores, supporting eldercare or even helping in medical environments sooner than expected.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Simoncic was assisting in the pursuit by deploying stop sticks, police said.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Soliman moved to the United States in 2014 after escaping torture and persecution from the Egyptian government for his work assisting journalists to cover pro-democracy movements, his supporters have said.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
The victim killed in the crash will be identified by the Morgan County Coroner’s Office, which is assisting in the investigation, according to the news release.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
The advisers students choose are tasked with assisting them through the hearing and cross examination.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order to prevent city police from assisting federal agents.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Nagle was assisting a teacher when her nose was broken by a student in August 2023.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
These individuals act as bridges, advocating AI’s practical benefits and assisting team members in navigating any operational challenges.
—Dimitar Dimitrov, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This could mean robots assisting you with chores, supporting eldercare or even helping in medical environments sooner than expected.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Simoncic was assisting in the pursuit by deploying stop sticks, police said.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Soliman moved to the United States in 2014 after escaping torture and persecution from the Egyptian government for his work assisting journalists to cover pro-democracy movements, his supporters have said.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
The victim killed in the crash will be identified by the Morgan County Coroner’s Office, which is assisting in the investigation, according to the news release.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
The advisers students choose are tasked with assisting them through the hearing and cross examination.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assisting
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Trump officials said the prosecution was politically motivated and hindered Adams from aiding in the administration's immigration enforcement plans.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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This includes a coordinated donation to the Secret Witness program, which offers rewards for tips aiding the investigation.—
Stepheny Price , Julia Bonavita , Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Part of the presentation focused on helping people overcome their fear of being ostracized for having plants seen as too wild.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the box office hits, Disney has also had an important presence on Broadway, helping to clean up Times Square and bolster the image of Broadway and New York City as a family-friendly destination.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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For decades, the CDC has been the backbone of global health partnerships, supporting Africa in the fight against HIV/AIDS, malaria, Ebola and now COVID-19.—
Stan Chu Ilo,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Assisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assisting. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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