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
Ian Harrison, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
French guard Marine Johannes was equally unstoppable, knocking down five 3-pointers to finish with 17 points on top of five rebounds, three assists and three steals.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Senior Gia Papa scored five goals and supplied two assists to steer Dighton-Rehoboth (8-3) past Case 15-2 in the South Coast Conference.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Breanna Stewart led all scorers with 31 points while recording 10 rebounds, two assists and three blocks.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Bobby Brink has four assists over the last 10 games.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Nolan had three goals and three assists for Woodbridge (20-2), who had a 14-game winning streak entering Thursday.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Senior Nick Testa had a team-high three goals and six assists to help lift the host Scots past Pine Crest 15-7 in a 1A regional final on Friday night.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The second app, called Beyond the Match and managed by afternoon students, assists hospitality employees.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
The challenge is coordinated by a tournament lab at NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation, which assists with crowdsourcing across the federal government.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 May 2026
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
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
Noun
The Tempo shot 5-for-25 from 3-point range and finished with 10 assists on 17 baskets.
—Ian Harrison, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
French guard Marine Johannes was equally unstoppable, knocking down five 3-pointers to finish with 17 points on top of five rebounds, three assists and three steals.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Senior Gia Papa scored five goals and supplied two assists to steer Dighton-Rehoboth (8-3) past Case 15-2 in the South Coast Conference.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Breanna Stewart led all scorers with 31 points while recording 10 rebounds, two assists and three blocks.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Bobby Brink has four assists over the last 10 games.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Nolan had three goals and three assists for Woodbridge (20-2), who had a 14-game winning streak entering Thursday.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Senior Nick Testa had a team-high three goals and six assists to help lift the host Scots past Pine Crest 15-7 in a 1A regional final on Friday night.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Verb
Detroit immediately went on a 6-0 run with three straight Jalen Duren dunks off Cade Cunningham assists and never looked back.
—Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The second app, called Beyond the Match and managed by afternoon students, assists hospitality employees.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
The challenge is coordinated by a tournament lab at NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation, which assists with crowdsourcing across the federal government.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 May 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assists
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The roughly 4,470-square-foot residence in the exclusive Haven Hill neighborhood is engineered with a steel structure that cantilevers over the hillside without visible corner supports.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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The district has had to evaluate all areas of spending and make challenging decisions in an effort to maintain overall fiscal stability while preserving core academic programming and student supports.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
8 May 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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When asking the state for budget help, the Mamdani administration suggested that the NYC Passthrough Entity tax credit should be cut from 100 percent to 75 percent, with the city keeping the other 25 percent.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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With the help of the nurses in the NICU, including Issabel Kenkel, the couple was able to say their vows while sitting in chairs next to each other with their newborns in their arms.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Schools as a grassroots power base also helps explain why the people of Minneapolis were able to mount a disciplined and effective defense against ICE when its agents began kidnapping their children on their way to and from school.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Player of the Week Senior outside hitter Declan Garvey helps Lincoln-Way Central go 6-1 while also being named to the all-tournament team at the Lincoln-Way East Invitational.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The downloadable content includes two operator skins, weapon blueprints, charms and other cosmetic items, along with experience boosts.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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One dose of the vaccine is 93% effective at preventing measles; a second dose boosts effectiveness even further — to 97%, according to the CDC.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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After half an hour of mat stretches, Mira and two other students climbed onto Swedish ladders, hung with their backs to the wall, and did a set of leg lifts, tapping their feet against their heads.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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For two weeks, the Williams brothers are working high above the street, using lifts, brushes and paint to revive the historic artwork.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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The review followed a 2022 report that highlighted the excavation of a Lenape burial site whose ownership was later returned to Native American hands, the outlet reported.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Another adjustment on set was with his daughter played by Toscano tending to follow his hands as Insolera communicated using sign language, rather than look into his eyes.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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