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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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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And this also aids in a potential transition.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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Now a botanist and apothecary, Cadfael aids the local sheriff in solving all manner of crimes committed in and near Shrewsbury Abbey during England’s 15-year civil war known now as the Anarchy.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 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
Verb
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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
Noun
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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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