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
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
However, the unselfish captain has led MLS in assists so far, which may still bode well for South Korea.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
Demidov paced all rookies in assists (43) and points (62).
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
Jackie Young had 18 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, and NaLyssa Smith added 12 points and 10 rebounds for Las Vegas (9-3).
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
After the win, Paige Bueckers, who scored a season-high 31 points to go with six rebounds and five assists, talked about the importance of the league and the Wings celebrating Pride amid attacks on DEI from those in government.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
Fox had 18 points and seven assists.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
Sonia Citron scored 15 of her 21 points in the second half and had eight assists, while Iriafen had 13 points and nine rebounds.
—Daily News, 30 May 2026
Dearica Hamby added 14 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
The French winger has had a fantastic season with Bayern Munich, helping the Bavarians to the Champions League semifinals and racking up an outrageous 52 goals and assists this campaign across all club competitions.
—Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
The event will feature free educational sessions, gifts, community resources and information on the free Count the Kicks app, which assists pregnant women in monitoring their baby’s movements to help ensure a healthy pregnancy.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Between them, Mykolenko and first choice right-back Jake O’Brien, a central defender by trade, managed just two Premier League assists this season, and the lack of attacking prowess from deep regularly hindered Everton’s play.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 8 June 2026
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
Noun
Leading the Swiss is defensive midfielder Granit Xhaka, whose one goal, six assists and eight yellow cards for Sunderland in the Premier League paint quite the accurate picture of how the hard-tackling, slick-passing 33-year-old makes an impact.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
However, the unselfish captain has led MLS in assists so far, which may still bode well for South Korea.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
Demidov paced all rookies in assists (43) and points (62).
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
Jackie Young had 18 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, and NaLyssa Smith added 12 points and 10 rebounds for Las Vegas (9-3).
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
After the win, Paige Bueckers, who scored a season-high 31 points to go with six rebounds and five assists, talked about the importance of the league and the Wings celebrating Pride amid attacks on DEI from those in government.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
Fox had 18 points and seven assists.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
Sonia Citron scored 15 of her 21 points in the second half and had eight assists, while Iriafen had 13 points and nine rebounds.
—Daily News, 30 May 2026
Dearica Hamby added 14 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Verb
Founded in 1975, Crisis Assistance Ministry assists families in the Charlotte area facing financial hardship.
—Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
The French winger has had a fantastic season with Bayern Munich, helping the Bavarians to the Champions League semifinals and racking up an outrageous 52 goals and assists this campaign across all club competitions.
—Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
The event will feature free educational sessions, gifts, community resources and information on the free Count the Kicks app, which assists pregnant women in monitoring their baby’s movements to help ensure a healthy pregnancy.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Between them, Mykolenko and first choice right-back Jake O’Brien, a central defender by trade, managed just two Premier League assists this season, and the lack of attacking prowess from deep regularly hindered Everton’s play.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 8 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assists
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Structural issues in the roof have forced staff to install pipe jacks as temporary supports, and Leonard acknowledged the situation is unsustainable.—
Kevin Strong,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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On the other were calls to shift resources away from policing and toward social supports and services.—
Diane Goldstein,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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While the idea that fat aids the absorption of fat-soluble nutrients is well established, the Missouri study provides additional detail specific to kale.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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Monitoring patients’ progress also aids the organization in tracking whether treatments are effective and potentially stepping in to discuss altering treatment plans with their providers if needed.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
4 Dec. 2025
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It is believed he may have been trapped in that same spot for nearly 24 hours until a passerby was finally able to hear his calls for help, West Metro Fire Rescue said.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Whether that means asking siblings for help, leaning on friends, joining a support group or seeking counseling, building a support system is essential.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 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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The funding comes from California’s Senate Bill 1 program, the gas tax passed in 2017 that helps cities and counties pay for transportation projects.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
10 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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Every small-market team would be initially guaranteed a minimum of $240 million in revenue every season (subject to requirements that funds be used to compete on the field) as well as other boosts such as draft picks and benefits for low-revenue teams active in free agency and other signings.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 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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If that happens, remove the safety clip, hold the can with both hands, and prepare to spray when the bear is roughly 30 to 40 feet away.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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In one of them he was seen hanging from the edge of a rocky cliff using his bare hands, his legs dangling toward a steep slope in a risky performance without safety equipment.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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