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
Josh Krockey, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Tyrese Maxey poured in 30 points for the 76ers, Paul George added 23 and Joel Embiid had 19 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 2 May 2026
Testa, who leads the team in goals and assists, delivered another strong performance in the regional final.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Suggs added seven rebounds and seven assists.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
The veteran forward scored 24 points on 10-of-12 shooting to go with five rebounds, three assists and a block in 27 minutes in the Knicks’ 140-89 win at State Farm Arena.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Travis Konecny has 27 goals and 41 assists for the Flyers.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Marcus Smart scored 21 points (eight in overtime) to go with 10 assists and five steals, and Rui Hachimura scored 16 of his 22 points before halftime and shot 4 for 7 from 3-point range.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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
The dimness of the shuttle gallery also assists in the immersive fantasy, both as an artistic choice and a practical one due to the shuttle’s sensitivity to light.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
The movie is adapted from the French novel of the same name (Le mage du Kremlin, in French) by author Giuliano de Empoli and casts Paul Dano as a fictional character named Vadim Baranov, who assists Putin in his rise to the center of Russia's government.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Thierry Henry’s record of 20 Premier League assists in a single season is one of the stranger accomplishments in top-flight football.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
Cameron Daniels 58 assists, 12 digs.
—Josh Krockey, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Tyrese Maxey poured in 30 points for the 76ers, Paul George added 23 and Joel Embiid had 19 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 2 May 2026
Testa, who leads the team in goals and assists, delivered another strong performance in the regional final.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Suggs added seven rebounds and seven assists.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
The veteran forward scored 24 points on 10-of-12 shooting to go with five rebounds, three assists and a block in 27 minutes in the Knicks’ 140-89 win at State Farm Arena.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Travis Konecny has 27 goals and 41 assists for the Flyers.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Marcus Smart scored 21 points (eight in overtime) to go with 10 assists and five steals, and Rui Hachimura scored 16 of his 22 points before halftime and shot 4 for 7 from 3-point range.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
The dimness of the shuttle gallery also assists in the immersive fantasy, both as an artistic choice and a practical one due to the shuttle’s sensitivity to light.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
The movie is adapted from the French novel of the same name (Le mage du Kremlin, in French) by author Giuliano de Empoli and casts Paul Dano as a fictional character named Vadim Baranov, who assists Putin in his rise to the center of Russia's government.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Thierry Henry’s record of 20 Premier League assists in a single season is one of the stranger accomplishments in top-flight football.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assists
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As a result, educators are leaving the profession, classrooms are overcrowded, and mental health counselors and other critical supports are disappearing.—
Kevin Vick,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Disney Scoop Guy posted a video to Instagram on Thursday, April 23 from the Anaheim theme park that shows an A-frame roof and vertical supports popping up above construction walls just east of Edelweiss Snacks.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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The addition of spoken word passages by local Geordie poet Cooper Robson, who drifts through balladic descriptions of community, working-class masculinity, and pickled onions, aids Knats in their explorations of their hometown.—
Archie Forde,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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Under Florida law, anyone who aids, abets or counsels someone in the commission of a crime may be considered a principal in the first degree.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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Add help for Josh Allen or fill some holes on defense.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Cops have now released a photo of the suspect and are asking the public’s help identifying her and tracking her down.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 A shift in perspective today helps everything make more sense.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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For ease of watering, elevate your rain barrel so when the hose is connected to the bottom, gravity helps the water flow from the spout.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Inflation hit hard in recent years, while prompting employee groups, especially in urban areas, to fight for wage boosts to keep pace.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Tech giants announced major revenue boosts this month, but the outlays have pushed up AI costs.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility Select staterooms are designated for guests with mobility issues, and pools are equipped with chair lifts.—
Aaron Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Plus the town is less than a half-hour north of Afton Alps, a beloved Minnesota ski resort with 18 lifts and 50 runs, covering beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Holding a clutch with one or both hands also provides a polite, socially acceptable reason not to shake every hand within reach.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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After their Champions League quarter-final exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid — a title which had been the squad’s main objective — all that is left for Flick’s side now is to seemingly wait to be crowned champions of Spain for a second year in a row.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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