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
Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Gray and Howard each chipped in 17 and 16 points, respectively, with Howard finishing with six assists.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Despite playing only two seasons as a forward, Burke is tied for second in program history with 53 career goals, is third with 148 career points and is fifth with 42 career assists.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Miles set a record for the most points generated through 15 games, calculated by adding points and points from assists together, with 485.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
The 28-year-old Terry had 19 goals and 38 assists during the regular season before getting the first playoff experience of his nine-year NHL career last spring.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Her seven points and two assists in the period were followed by loud cheers from the Chase Center crowd as Golden State’s momentum got bigger with each play that Chen made.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Demidov paced all rookies in assists (43) and points (62).
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
Jackie Young had 18 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, and NaLyssa Smith added 12 points and 10 rebounds for Las Vegas (9-3).
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
The French winger has had a fantastic season with Bayern Munich, helping the Bavarians to the Champions League semifinals and racking up an outrageous 52 goals and assists this campaign across all club competitions.
—Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
The event will feature free educational sessions, gifts, community resources and information on the free Count the Kicks app, which assists pregnant women in monitoring their baby’s movements to help ensure a healthy pregnancy.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Between them, Mykolenko and first choice right-back Jake O’Brien, a central defender by trade, managed just two Premier League assists this season, and the lack of attacking prowess from deep regularly hindered Everton’s play.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 8 June 2026
The engine likely also assists in generating onboard power of 1 kilowatt (1 kW).
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Where Learning Meets the Workforce An instructor assists a student with Swift programming in Miami Dade College’s hands-on learning environment.
—Miami Dade College, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
This assists you in understanding others during in-person conversations.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
That’s why Julie Melnick, founder of SkySquad, which assists at the check-in counter all the way to the luggage carousel, advises senior clients to pack a blanket.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Clark looked flashy rocking her brand-new signature Nike kicks, dropping 26 points and seven assists.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Gray and Howard each chipped in 17 and 16 points, respectively, with Howard finishing with six assists.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Despite playing only two seasons as a forward, Burke is tied for second in program history with 53 career goals, is third with 148 career points and is fifth with 42 career assists.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Miles set a record for the most points generated through 15 games, calculated by adding points and points from assists together, with 485.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
The 28-year-old Terry had 19 goals and 38 assists during the regular season before getting the first playoff experience of his nine-year NHL career last spring.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Her seven points and two assists in the period were followed by loud cheers from the Chase Center crowd as Golden State’s momentum got bigger with each play that Chen made.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Demidov paced all rookies in assists (43) and points (62).
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
Jackie Young had 18 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, and NaLyssa Smith added 12 points and 10 rebounds for Las Vegas (9-3).
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
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Founded in 1975, Crisis Assistance Ministry assists families in the Charlotte area facing financial hardship.
—Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
The French winger has had a fantastic season with Bayern Munich, helping the Bavarians to the Champions League semifinals and racking up an outrageous 52 goals and assists this campaign across all club competitions.
—Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
The event will feature free educational sessions, gifts, community resources and information on the free Count the Kicks app, which assists pregnant women in monitoring their baby’s movements to help ensure a healthy pregnancy.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Between them, Mykolenko and first choice right-back Jake O’Brien, a central defender by trade, managed just two Premier League assists this season, and the lack of attacking prowess from deep regularly hindered Everton’s play.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 8 June 2026
The engine likely also assists in generating onboard power of 1 kilowatt (1 kW).
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Where Learning Meets the Workforce An instructor assists a student with Swift programming in Miami Dade College’s hands-on learning environment.
—Miami Dade College, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
This assists you in understanding others during in-person conversations.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
That’s why Julie Melnick, founder of SkySquad, which assists at the check-in counter all the way to the luggage carousel, advises senior clients to pack a blanket.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assists
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Structural issues in the roof have forced staff to install pipe jacks as temporary supports, and Leonard acknowledged the situation is unsustainable.—
Kevin Strong,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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If the county reinforces only the bridge but leaves the stream banks unstable, high-velocity water that caused the initial damage may continue to wash away the ground around the new supports.—
Sofia Montoya-Deck,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
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At the time, Aguilar had a job with Misericordia, which aids people with disabilities.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
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Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) are now developing an onboard drone that aids rescues without human intervention.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 June 2026
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The Knicks are taking their victory lap with help from Jimmy Fallon.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who stabbed another man during a fight on a CTA Blue Line train earlier this month.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The physical connection is calming and helps bridge the gap between their world and yours.—
Kira Willey,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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Don't worry about potential wardrobe malfunctions, as the skirt comes with a lining that helps prevent any possible see-through moments.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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On a similar point, the most recent Art Basel & UBS Art Market Report noted major boosts to the Old Masters and Impressionism markets.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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Pre-tournament friendlies provided boosts.—
The Athletic Soccer Experts,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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Showery Wednesday, severe storm risk Thursday in Maryland Showers will return to the forecast, especially Wednesday morning, as a warm front lifts in our direction.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Summer is for hiking, mountain biking, scenic lifts, and zip lining, while winter offers one of the longest ski seasons with trails for every level, plus snowboarding, tubing, and snowshoeing.—
Lauren Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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If that happens, remove the safety clip, hold the can with both hands, and prepare to spray when the bear is roughly 30 to 40 feet away.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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While Zendaya, 29, sported a simple gold band on her ring finger, Holland's hands were bare.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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