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
Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Dëmin ranks ninth among rookies in assists, eighth in assists per game, seventh in assist percentage and 10th in assist-to-turnover ratio.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Pascal Siakam scored 30 points, Andrew Nembhard had 24 points and 10 assists and the Indiana Pacers snapped a four-game losing streak by holding off the New York Knicks with a 137-134 overtime victory on Tuesday night.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Bronny James had 12 points and six assists for the Lakers.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Chazadi Wright had 20 points and a career-high 12 assists.
—John Bohnenkamp, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Max assists employees with tasks like financing, paperwork, inventory management, and fraud detection.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, which owns both franchises, will handle the broadcast production duties for hockey, while MLB assists with production distribution, beginning next season.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, after an arrest has been made, the National Guard assists with administrative processing before the Department of Corrections (DOC) holds individuals for a federal transfer.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 Feb. 2026
Supporting them is a multilingual team that assists patients throughout the entire journey, from start to finish, from consultation to post-operative care.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The store also assists residents who do not have a stable mailing address, making walk-in service especially helpful for unhoused individuals or those living in transitional housing.
—William Jones, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Allred zeroed in on her purchase of stock in Palantir Technologies, a contractor that assists immigration officials with deportations.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Discover how High Quality Portfolio assists you.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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The 20-year-old earned his first AHL All-Star nod after racking up 28 points (15 goals, 13 assists) in 28 games with the IceHogs.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Dëmin ranks ninth among rookies in assists, eighth in assists per game, seventh in assist percentage and 10th in assist-to-turnover ratio.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Pascal Siakam scored 30 points, Andrew Nembhard had 24 points and 10 assists and the Indiana Pacers snapped a four-game losing streak by holding off the New York Knicks with a 137-134 overtime victory on Tuesday night.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Bronny James had 12 points and six assists for the Lakers.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Chazadi Wright had 20 points and a career-high 12 assists.
—John Bohnenkamp, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
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The company assists with complex IRS issues like wage garnishments, bank levies, and tax liens.
—Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Max assists employees with tasks like financing, paperwork, inventory management, and fraud detection.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, which owns both franchises, will handle the broadcast production duties for hockey, while MLB assists with production distribution, beginning next season.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, after an arrest has been made, the National Guard assists with administrative processing before the Department of Corrections (DOC) holds individuals for a federal transfer.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 Feb. 2026
Supporting them is a multilingual team that assists patients throughout the entire journey, from start to finish, from consultation to post-operative care.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The store also assists residents who do not have a stable mailing address, making walk-in service especially helpful for unhoused individuals or those living in transitional housing.
—William Jones, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Allred zeroed in on her purchase of stock in Palantir Technologies, a contractor that assists immigration officials with deportations.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Discover how High Quality Portfolio assists you.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assists
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LeBaron Moten, District 60’s deputy superintendent for operational supports and programs, or Eduardo Cesario, the deputy superintendent for academic supports and programs, will soon give their recommendations to Superintendent Theresa Plascencia for final consideration.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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In January, Provost William Inboden eliminated 23 staff positions within UT’s Academic Affairs office, shuttering key supports for faculty teaching, undergraduate research, community engagement and advising.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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The tuber also provides vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant, and fiber, which aids digestion, boosts satiety, and regulates blood sugar.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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The calcium found in milk is also packaged with vitamin D, which aids in the absorption of calcium.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
19 Jan. 2026
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Rudolph had not received any help from the fund at that time, but Frenkel said the synagogue was able to give her a $10,000 grant to help fix her home.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The article comes on the heels of the weekend’s Munich Security Conference, where US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Europe to assume more responsibility for its own defense after relying for decades on Washington’s help as the backbone of its security.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Furthermore, prosecutors noted that Knox may have had access to additional county money through her service on the volunteer board of the local Crossroads Foundation, which helps women with substance use disorders.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The actress will next get a PET scan, a nuclear imaging test that helps detect diseases like cancer at a cellular level.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Familiar dishes with small boosts tend to shine the most — creamy pastas, roasted proteins, cozy vegetarian mains, chocolate-forward desserts.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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This mix has added boosts of ginger and turmeric, which are good for upset stomachs and might even ease seasickness symptoms.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2026
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Seven Springs is currently open daily and the resort's website provides real-time updates for its lifts and trails.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Jalen lifted with us, but his lifts were modified to maintain a specific weight.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Velzeboer's victory keeps the 1,000 title in Dutch hands.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Their hands hold a banner with pillars of our democracy written on it, from peace and truth to expression and equity.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Assists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assists. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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