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
Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Guard Charlie Adams had 22 points, five rebounds and four assists to lead the way for Cleveland (13-8 overall, 4-0 league), with 12 of his points coming in the third quarter.
—Jack Gillespie, Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
Tyrese Maxey scored six of his 36 points in overtime, Joel Embiid had 32 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists and the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Houston Rockets 128-122 on Thursday night.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
James finished with 23 points, five rebounds and six assists, Rui Hachimura added 12 points and Smart had 10 as the Lakers dropped to 5-6 in their last 11 games.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
The guard sprayed the ball around the court for six assists.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The French forward hit two 3-pointers to total 13 points and four assists in 19 minutes.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Rodman scored five goals with two assists in 15 games (nine starts) this past season.
—CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Lyric Caldwell added 10 points and 2 assists for Centennial.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Yasmeen Ahmad, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Her father assists her in making door hangers with a QR code that directs people to her Digital Cookie website.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
She’d later be found in contempt of court for violating her rehabilitation contract with Florida Lawyers Assistance, an organization that assists lawyers with mental health and addiction issues.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
Ted Danson stars as the Good Place’s architect, and D’Arcy Carden is a treat as Janet, an AI-esque (woman-presenting) entity who assists the residents.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Jan. 2026
Dual citizenship Henley & Partners is one of a number of companies that assists high-net-worth individuals in attaining dual citizenship around the globe.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
Sometimes the Fire and Rescue Department assists a farmer/fellow firefighter rescue a cow that had fallen through the ice.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
This role assists with event and daily parking logistics, coordinates staffing, monitors traffic flow, and helps maintain vendor relationships and customer service standards.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026
The toll increases will be used to repay the debt service under Act 44, which assists funding statewide road maintenance.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
Junior guard Ty-Laur Johnson went 12-for-18 from the floor and finished with a career-high 28 points plus seven assists and three steals.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Guard Charlie Adams had 22 points, five rebounds and four assists to lead the way for Cleveland (13-8 overall, 4-0 league), with 12 of his points coming in the third quarter.
—Jack Gillespie, Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
Tyrese Maxey scored six of his 36 points in overtime, Joel Embiid had 32 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists and the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Houston Rockets 128-122 on Thursday night.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
James finished with 23 points, five rebounds and six assists, Rui Hachimura added 12 points and Smart had 10 as the Lakers dropped to 5-6 in their last 11 games.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
The guard sprayed the ball around the court for six assists.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The French forward hit two 3-pointers to total 13 points and four assists in 19 minutes.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Rodman scored five goals with two assists in 15 games (nine starts) this past season.
—CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Lyric Caldwell added 10 points and 2 assists for Centennial.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
Initially, humans do the work while AI assists.
—Yasmeen Ahmad, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Her father assists her in making door hangers with a QR code that directs people to her Digital Cookie website.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
She’d later be found in contempt of court for violating her rehabilitation contract with Florida Lawyers Assistance, an organization that assists lawyers with mental health and addiction issues.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
Ted Danson stars as the Good Place’s architect, and D’Arcy Carden is a treat as Janet, an AI-esque (woman-presenting) entity who assists the residents.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Jan. 2026
Dual citizenship Henley & Partners is one of a number of companies that assists high-net-worth individuals in attaining dual citizenship around the globe.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
Sometimes the Fire and Rescue Department assists a farmer/fellow firefighter rescue a cow that had fallen through the ice.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
This role assists with event and daily parking logistics, coordinates staffing, monitors traffic flow, and helps maintain vendor relationships and customer service standards.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026
The toll increases will be used to repay the debt service under Act 44, which assists funding statewide road maintenance.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assists
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Her son, Daniel, is on the autism spectrum, and Keane recalled a debate in the early 2010s over whether to increase funding for mental health supports.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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This refers to a series of policies in Mississippi that were focused on improving childhood literacy, including student supports, a focus on phonics, tutoring, accountability metrics and teacher training programs.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
22 Jan. 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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An appropriate portfolio aids you in capitalizing on gains and mitigating losses from individual stock declines.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Schroeder and Pepper note that while girls are often socialized to name feelings, seek help, and build collaborative relationships, boys receive far fewer tools for navigating stress, conflict, and uncertainty.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The district attorney’s office asked Lynn Martin, who was now in juvenile custody, for help in identifying clients of hers who may have been involved in underage prostitution or pornography rings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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To make PSCs, the perovskite film has to be heated, which helps the perovskite crystals grow.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Providing a ‘this-or-that’ approach helps reduce decision fatigue.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 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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With no lifts spinning at this ungodly hour, Ski Utah had permission to drive a van up a Brian Head service road to the top of a short feeder run called Blackfoot Access.—
Tim Neville,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2026
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With lip lifts, less is always more.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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Richard and Moody tried their hands at Butler-style pullup jumpers, and Hield handled the ball a tad more than Kerr would have probably liked.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Using your hands, mix until combined (don’t be gentle; mixing well will help the meatballs hold their shape when formed).—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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