as in supports
an act or instance of helping
with an assist from his dad, the youngster built a doghouse any canine would be proud to call home
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as in aids
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 assists
Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Bardwell scored 32 points on 11-of-18 shooting with seven rebounds and four assists in Compton Magic’s 75-71 victory over Garner Road at last Saturday’s Adidas event in Mishawaka, Indiana.
—Gary Bedore
may 22, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Hart had a career playoff-high 26 points, seven assists and just one turnover, helping the Knicks to their ninth consecutive victory.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Kelsey Plum had 16 points and seven assists for the Sparks (2-3), who were playing their first road game.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Coghlan recorded three assists in 17 games for the Hurricanes that season.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 15 May 2026
In addition, the money will go towards the Basic Needs Resource Center on campus which assists students facing food insecurity, housing instability and other similar challenges.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Detroit immediately went on a 6-0 run with three straight Jalen Duren dunks off Cade Cunningham assists and never looked back.
—Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The second app, called Beyond the Match and managed by afternoon students, assists hospitality employees.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
The challenge is coordinated by a tournament lab at NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation, which assists with crowdsourcing across the federal government.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Clover is often considered a weed, but a better way to think of a weed is a 'plant out of place,' because clover is used to improve soil quality, assists with erosion control and was previously added to lawn mixes, per the Clemson Cooperative Extension Home and Garden Information Center.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Dammon was able to obtain a grant from Trees Forever, an organization that assists with tree inventory, removal and planting.
—Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Business Wire also assists companies in sending out press releases and developing secure websites to meet the information needs of investors, analysts, financial media, bloggers, and consumers.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
Maddie Epke had four goals and two assists, and Aditi Foster added three goals.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Bardwell scored 32 points on 11-of-18 shooting with seven rebounds and four assists in Compton Magic’s 75-71 victory over Garner Road at last Saturday’s Adidas event in Mishawaka, Indiana.
—Gary Bedore
may 22, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Hart had a career playoff-high 26 points, seven assists and just one turnover, helping the Knicks to their ninth consecutive victory.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Kelsey Plum had 16 points and seven assists for the Sparks (2-3), who were playing their first road game.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Coghlan recorded three assists in 17 games for the Hurricanes that season.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Verb
And then Paul Harris (who assists Bottas across F1 weekends), who also stayed in the AirBnB in the room next door, is calling me.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 15 May 2026
In addition, the money will go towards the Basic Needs Resource Center on campus which assists students facing food insecurity, housing instability and other similar challenges.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Detroit immediately went on a 6-0 run with three straight Jalen Duren dunks off Cade Cunningham assists and never looked back.
—Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The second app, called Beyond the Match and managed by afternoon students, assists hospitality employees.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
The challenge is coordinated by a tournament lab at NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation, which assists with crowdsourcing across the federal government.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Clover is often considered a weed, but a better way to think of a weed is a 'plant out of place,' because clover is used to improve soil quality, assists with erosion control and was previously added to lawn mixes, per the Clemson Cooperative Extension Home and Garden Information Center.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Dammon was able to obtain a grant from Trees Forever, an organization that assists with tree inventory, removal and planting.
—Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Business Wire also assists companies in sending out press releases and developing secure websites to meet the information needs of investors, analysts, financial media, bloggers, and consumers.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assists
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Officials removed older metal supports to make the monument's interior fully visible, and future plans include installing the tomb's monumental double-leaf Macedonian marble door and restoring parts of the sphinx sculptures that once guarded the entrance.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Keeping productions local supports crews, businesses, and families who rely on the industry.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The Tea3 Foundation aids children, military members and animals.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
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Furthermore, the work aids nuclear forensics by establishing a mineral fingerprint to reconstruct the specific temperatures and pressures of past or unidentified nuclear events.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Age-old concerns about gambling are growing, as addiction hotlines see a dramatic increase in calls for help.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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This was not an adequate explanation, and the woman was now looking back over her shoulder, as if searching for help.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Each branch of government derives its authority from the trust placed in it by the People, and Congress has validly determined that this Act helps to maintain that trust by shining some light on the activities of the President and his aides.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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In an outbreak, the WHO helps with international coordination, technical expertise and delivering medical supplies and equipment where they’re needed.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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But that still left funding for some sizable boosts.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Using stacks of hundreds to thousands of photos taken with his camera or telescope, McCarthy produces true-color images of the moon's near side, accentuated with saturation boosts that reveal brilliant shades of blue, red, green and brown that your eyes can't normally detect.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Arapahoe Basin ski area finally closed the season out on Sunday; the last major resort still spinning lifts in the state.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Weeks became a weave of lifts, flights, games and late-night swings.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Noun
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My hands and fingers, like hers, have learned the territory and just get on with the job.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Gentle cleanse with a fragrance-free, non-stripping cleanser (use hands, lukewarm water).—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
18 May 2026
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“Assists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assists. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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