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
Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Despite the fouls, Suggs made plays for his teammates on both ends, finishing with five rebounds and six assists in 22 minutes.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2026
In 23 postseason games against the Flyers, he's tallied 15 goals and 21 assists for 36 points.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
More modern, though, are the cabin’s accoutrements, including an infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, climate control, electrically adjustable seats, and select driver assists such as cruise control and a reversing camera.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
Setter Cash Summers had 58 assists and senior libero Alex Barrientos had 12 digs.
—David Delgado, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Rookie Matthew Savoie had his first hat trick, Josh Samanski, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Colton Dach also scored and Evan Bouchard had three assists.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The Griffins own and operate The Caring Place, an Allentown nonprofit that assists with food and shelter needs for people in crisis.
—Terra Sullivan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Vastnaut One assists these climbs by distributing force through both the hips and knees, helping propel the body upward more efficiently.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
The position also assists in training curriculum development, revisions, and project coordination to support the training needs of county In Home Supportive Services staff and internal Adult Program Division staff.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Airport turmoil An airport agent assists travelers with the long lines early Monday morning at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Holloway tallies assists and makes space off the dribble.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The exercise led, among other things, to the creation of an agent on Upwork’s platform, called Uma, which assists users with tasks from writing job descriptions to conducting interviews.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
When using a vehicle with level 2 automation, the driver must remain in control and attentive while the system assists with braking, acceleration or steering.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
Boys lacrosse In a nonleague contest, Matt Grafton notched five goals and four assists as Abington cruised to a 12-5 victory over Oliver Ames.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Despite the fouls, Suggs made plays for his teammates on both ends, finishing with five rebounds and six assists in 22 minutes.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2026
In 23 postseason games against the Flyers, he's tallied 15 goals and 21 assists for 36 points.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
More modern, though, are the cabin’s accoutrements, including an infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, climate control, electrically adjustable seats, and select driver assists such as cruise control and a reversing camera.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
Setter Cash Summers had 58 assists and senior libero Alex Barrientos had 12 digs.
—David Delgado, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Rookie Matthew Savoie had his first hat trick, Josh Samanski, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Colton Dach also scored and Evan Bouchard had three assists.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
The center assists congregations through three strategies designed to boost rural synagogues.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The Griffins own and operate The Caring Place, an Allentown nonprofit that assists with food and shelter needs for people in crisis.
—Terra Sullivan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Vastnaut One assists these climbs by distributing force through both the hips and knees, helping propel the body upward more efficiently.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
The position also assists in training curriculum development, revisions, and project coordination to support the training needs of county In Home Supportive Services staff and internal Adult Program Division staff.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Airport turmoil An airport agent assists travelers with the long lines early Monday morning at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Holloway tallies assists and makes space off the dribble.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The exercise led, among other things, to the creation of an agent on Upwork’s platform, called Uma, which assists users with tasks from writing job descriptions to conducting interviews.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
When using a vehicle with level 2 automation, the driver must remain in control and attentive while the system assists with braking, acceleration or steering.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assists
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Think of vertical supports, like stakes or tomato cages, as must-have space-saving tools.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
19 Apr. 2026
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As the peonies continue to grow, and then eventually bloom, the stems should grow up and through the various supports of the cage.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Apr. 2026
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This element aids the MEU with support such as medical and dental assistance, motor transport, supply, equipment maintenance and landings.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Sleep aids all work to help relax your body and improve your sleep in different ways.—
Kirstyn Hill,
Health,
13 Mar. 2026
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Her father, Joseph Coles, has repeatedly pleaded for the public's help.—
Aya Al-Hakim,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Jets need immediate pass rush help, and Reese gives them versatility from his off-ball experience paired with his pass-rush ability at Ohio State.—
Nick Harris
April 20,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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For several years now, celebrities have been singing the praises of propranolol, a beta-blocker originally designed for heart conditions which also helps with anxiety.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
22 Apr. 2026
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What keeps it from feeling too intense or drying for combination skin is the cushion of tea tree leaf water, which helps calm inflammation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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The paper also reported that several other automakers have seen similar boosts in EV sales in recent months.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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There are no must-wins in March or April, only morale boosts at the beginning of a marathon.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Unlike Honeywell, Dover has not announced plans to dramatically reshape its constellation of businesses, which spans from refrigerator doors to liquid cooling components for AI servers to car lifts at the autobody shop.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2026
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Their work influenced ski areas around the country to open their lifts to snowboarders.—
Angela Palermo
April 16,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Apr. 2026
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Football has traditionally been a conduit for protests in Iran, with the national team refusing to sing the anthem on several occasions over recent decades, including during the 2009 Green Movement and after the death of Mahsa Amini at the hands of the morality police in 2022.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Norwegian had just scored the winning goal in his team’s 2-1 victory against title rival Arsenal, a result which puts the fate of the trophy in City’s hands with just five matches left to play.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Assists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assists. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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