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
Daily News, 30 May 2026
Dearica Hamby added 14 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Dreyer has six goals, nine assists and an MLS-leading 44 key passes, proof that the top end of San Diego’s front line still plays at a Supporters’ Shield-contender level.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Fudd started the second half with the Wings’ first bucket, her second 3-pointer of the game, and kept the aggression going, finishing the game with 9-of-15 shooting with three rebounds and two assists.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Senesi joined Bournemouth in 2022 and has made 128 appearances across the four seasons, registering six goals and ten assists.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Northwestern didn’t disappoint, led by Taylor, who had four goals and four assists.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
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
All-action Luis Milla of Getafe has more La Liga assists (nine) than anyone not playing for Madrid or Barca.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 22 May 2026
After surviving and recovering his armor, Fett assists Din before returning to Jabba’s Palace and taking over the late Hutt’s former operations.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
Beyond restoring original features of courthouses, the program assists counties in bringing old buildings up to modern standards.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Many longtime guests are familiar with Wanda Bauder, who has worked there for about 20 years and now assists at the concierge desk.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Noun
Cameron Brink tied her season high with 16 points (14 in the first half), and Dearica Hamby added 14 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals as the Sparks won for the fourth time in their past five games.
—Daily News, 30 May 2026
Dearica Hamby added 14 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Dreyer has six goals, nine assists and an MLS-leading 44 key passes, proof that the top end of San Diego’s front line still plays at a Supporters’ Shield-contender level.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Fudd started the second half with the Wings’ first bucket, her second 3-pointer of the game, and kept the aggression going, finishing the game with 9-of-15 shooting with three rebounds and two assists.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Senesi joined Bournemouth in 2022 and has made 128 appearances across the four seasons, registering six goals and ten assists.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Northwestern didn’t disappoint, led by Taylor, who had four goals and four assists.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Verb
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
All-action Luis Milla of Getafe has more La Liga assists (nine) than anyone not playing for Madrid or Barca.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 22 May 2026
After surviving and recovering his armor, Fett assists Din before returning to Jabba’s Palace and taking over the late Hutt’s former operations.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
Beyond restoring original features of courthouses, the program assists counties in bringing old buildings up to modern standards.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Many longtime guests are familiar with Wanda Bauder, who has worked there for about 20 years and now assists at the concierge desk.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assists
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Also, concerns of declining mental health of children are real, and challenges of supporting children with special needs are being amplified with removal of social safety net supports.—
Nina Bandelj,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Install stakes, cages, wire grids, or other supports before the blooms open.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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Regular watering also aids nutrient uptake, prevents water stress that can stall development, and results in a bigger harvest.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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The Tea3 Foundation aids children, military members and animals.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
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One, a pediatric ER doctor, wrapped his arm in a makeshift tourniquet and stuffed the wound to staunch the bleeding while others called for help.—
Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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If a marine mammal appears to be in distress, the public is advised to stay away, don't approach, and call for help.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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The collaboration comes after Ephea was incubated by Kering’s Material Innovation Lab in Milan, which identifies, evolves, and helps to operationalize hundreds of alternative materials, with the hope of embedding them into brand collections.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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The head is brown to black and has several ivory to yellowish spots, which helps separate it from its native counterpart, the smoke-tree sharpshooter.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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For astronomers like Key, scouring the skies for brief boosts in starlight is still the best hope for finding PBHs.—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
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Along with the digital ad tax, Ventura and others are advocating for closing corporate tax loopholes, among other revenue boosts to the state from the wealthy.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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The deal won’t become official until the PWHL’s trade freeze lifts on June 16, a day before the draft.—
John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Persistent headaches, scratchy throats and that foggy, fatigued feeling that never quite lifts may not be a virus or seasonal pollen.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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The telegram’s design is joyful and vivid, featuring illustrations of tiny hands tossing multi-colored hats and flowers into the air in a gesture of congratulation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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The violin in Baerwald’s hands was the one his German-Jewish grandfather played as a Japanese prisoner of war in the Bandō camp at Tokushima during World War I.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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