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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
Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Chinese diplomats and the foreign ministry say that their outreach in the region is aimed at building friendship and assisting countries with poverty alleviation, agricultural and economic development, and law and order.
—Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Historically, observers were also charged with registering voters at polling stations and local registrars’ offices with the specific goal of assisting disenfranchised minorities.
—Allison Mashell Mitchell, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
During school breaks, while other children spent their days outdoors, Jovy found himself inside the bank’s modest office learning to operate a typewriter and assisting with simple accounting tasks.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The Porter County Coroner’s Office is assisting.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Under Oregon's sanctuary law, local police are prohibited from assisting with federal immigration enforcement.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
The Red Cross is assisting affected residents.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
The case spans across two other states, including Iowa and Minnesota, and federal agents are assisting local and state law enforcement in the investigation.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Mar. 2026
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The Welcoming City Ordinance in Chicago prohibits police from participating in civil immigration enforcement operations or assisting ICE.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Chinese diplomats and the foreign ministry say that their outreach in the region is aimed at building friendship and assisting countries with poverty alleviation, agricultural and economic development, and law and order.
—Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Historically, observers were also charged with registering voters at polling stations and local registrars’ offices with the specific goal of assisting disenfranchised minorities.
—Allison Mashell Mitchell, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
During school breaks, while other children spent their days outdoors, Jovy found himself inside the bank’s modest office learning to operate a typewriter and assisting with simple accounting tasks.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The Porter County Coroner’s Office is assisting.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Under Oregon's sanctuary law, local police are prohibited from assisting with federal immigration enforcement.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
The Red Cross is assisting affected residents.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
The case spans across two other states, including Iowa and Minnesota, and federal agents are assisting local and state law enforcement in the investigation.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assisting
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Naboso was developed by a podiatrist and uses texture on all products to stimulate the feet, improving overall foot awareness, foot strength and aiding in recovery.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Metaphorical thinking enhances learning by linking new concepts to familiar patterns, fostering creative problem-solving among non-experts, and aiding memory retention through vivid imagery, while expanding one's metaphor store through diverse topics can boost creativity in specialized fields.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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While none of this amounts to conscious communication, the hidden network allows plants to share resources and information, helping forests survive as interconnected communities.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Vastnaut One assists these climbs by distributing force through both the hips and knees, helping propel the body upward more efficiently.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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His wife spent 10 years as a paraprofessional at Liggett Trail Early Childhood Center, supporting children with developmental disabilities.—
Joseph Hernandez
March 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The goggles, the GPS address and the laptop — all of it was strong evidence supporting the bizarre story Denise and Aaron had been telling all along.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Assisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assisting. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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