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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
Samuel O’Neal 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
Firefighters from the Riverside and Ontario fire departments were also assisting with the firefight.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Now, a group of local merchants are going to be assisting with coordination and support for the parade, alongside the Geneva Chamber of Commerce and city, according to a press release.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Officials said the latest crash forced a two-way lane shutdown on Interstate 70, as photos released by the authorities showed emergency crews assisting drivers at the scene.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The Texas Rangers are still searching for remaining flood victims in Kerr County and assisting the Texas Department of State Health Services in an investigation into complaints of neglect during the floods, according to Sheridan Nolen, a spokesperson for the Texas Department of Public Safety.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Police body camera video played during the proceedings showed the women assisting Arielle Konig, whose face was covered in blood.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Towns returned the favor, assisting on three Brunson baskets — each coming in the fourth quarter, when the game tightened and every possession mattered more.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
At Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, agents were no longer assisting as of Monday, a spokesperson confirmed.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
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Williams is described by Fort Worth ISD as a school improvement leader who has a long history of creating academic growth, assisting principals and creating education systems across a number of different campuses.
—Samuel O’Neal 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
Firefighters from the Riverside and Ontario fire departments were also assisting with the firefight.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Now, a group of local merchants are going to be assisting with coordination and support for the parade, alongside the Geneva Chamber of Commerce and city, according to a press release.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Officials said the latest crash forced a two-way lane shutdown on Interstate 70, as photos released by the authorities showed emergency crews assisting drivers at the scene.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The Texas Rangers are still searching for remaining flood victims in Kerr County and assisting the Texas Department of State Health Services in an investigation into complaints of neglect during the floods, according to Sheridan Nolen, a spokesperson for the Texas Department of Public Safety.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Police body camera video played during the proceedings showed the women assisting Arielle Konig, whose face was covered in blood.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Towns returned the favor, assisting on three Brunson baskets — each coming in the fourth quarter, when the game tightened and every possession mattered more.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
At Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, agents were no longer assisting as of Monday, a spokesperson confirmed.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assisting
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Liman’s decision dropped Lively’s claims of harassment, defamation and conspiracy, meaning the trial will now center on alleged breach of contract and retaliation by Wayfarer and aiding and abetting retaliation by the PR firm working for Baldoni.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2026
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Umami is a long-lasting sensation that stays on your tongue after eating, curbing appetite and aiding in digestion.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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And right now, the Eric Dane story isn’t much helping.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
14 Apr. 2026
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All of the proceeds raised from the event went to supporting Altman's family.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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By his third hosting gig in 2014, he was joined onstage during his monologue by Leonardo DiCaprio, his co-star in the searing satire The Wolf of Wall Street, a Martin Scorsese picture that netted Hill his second Oscar nomination for best supporting actor after Moneyball just three years earlier.—
Josh Spiegel,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Assisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assisting. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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