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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
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
In Illinois, all communities are required to follow the TRUST Act, a state law that limits local law enforcement from assisting in the enforcement of federal civil immigration law.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
California’s sanctuary policies largely bar local police and corrections officials from conducting or assisting federal authorities in immigration enforcement, which state leaders say is not their responsibility and could undermine community trust in local police.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 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
Shaw said the East Bay Paratransit program, which is responsible for assisting disabled residents within three-quarters of a mile from transit routes, receives 69% of its operational budget from AC Transit and 31% from BART.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
The Texas Department of Public Safety said on Tuesday that the Texas Rangers are assisting the Department of State Health and Services (DSHS) in an investigation regarding complaints of neglect by the camp during the floods.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 7 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
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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
In Illinois, all communities are required to follow the TRUST Act, a state law that limits local law enforcement from assisting in the enforcement of federal civil immigration law.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
California’s sanctuary policies largely bar local police and corrections officials from conducting or assisting federal authorities in immigration enforcement, which state leaders say is not their responsibility and could undermine community trust in local police.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 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
Shaw said the East Bay Paratransit program, which is responsible for assisting disabled residents within three-quarters of a mile from transit routes, receives 69% of its operational budget from AC Transit and 31% from BART.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
The Texas Department of Public Safety said on Tuesday that the Texas Rangers are assisting the Department of State Health and Services (DSHS) in an investigation regarding complaints of neglect by the camp during the floods.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 7 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assisting
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The meeting opened with a public comment period where several residents and activists chided Snelling and the Police Department and accused them of aiding and defending federal immigration authorities during the monthslong enforcement effort.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Health benefits of chicken include providing complete protein and aiding muscle growth.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
1 Apr. 2026
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At the time, advocates told WCCO the approach focuses on harm reduction and helping both communities and users stay safer while working toward recovery.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Her hospital has recently started a menopause support group led by doctors and, at the request of participants, an upcoming session will focus on helping women navigate through the marketing onslaught.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 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 13 Apr. 2026.
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