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
Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
This time, the Wisconsin native went 3-for-3 on first-quarter threes, all off assists from Brown.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Noah Cates has scored five goals with three assists over the past 10 games.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Matvei Michkov had a goal and two assists and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
The position also assists in training curriculum development, revisions, and project coordination to support the training needs of county In Home Supportive Services staff and internal Adult Program Division staff.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Airport turmoil An airport agent assists travelers with the long lines early Monday morning at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Holloway tallies assists and makes space off the dribble.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Last weekend, Smith set the Big Ten Tournament assists record while helping Purdue beat Michigan for the championship.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
The exercise led, among other things, to the creation of an agent on Upwork’s platform, called Uma, which assists users with tasks from writing job descriptions to conducting interviews.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
When using a vehicle with level 2 automation, the driver must remain in control and attentive while the system assists with braking, acceleration or steering.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Thomas Susman, who helped craft the 1974 FOIA amendments and currently assists the American Bar Association, wrote in 2005 that increasing delays and backlogs threatened FOIA’s intended purpose.
—David Cuillier, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
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Raynaud had 28 points, nine rebounds and four assists for the Kings (21-57) a day after he was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
This time, the Wisconsin native went 3-for-3 on first-quarter threes, all off assists from Brown.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Noah Cates has scored five goals with three assists over the past 10 games.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Matvei Michkov had a goal and two assists and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Vastnaut One assists these climbs by distributing force through both the hips and knees, helping propel the body upward more efficiently.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
The position also assists in training curriculum development, revisions, and project coordination to support the training needs of county In Home Supportive Services staff and internal Adult Program Division staff.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Airport turmoil An airport agent assists travelers with the long lines early Monday morning at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Holloway tallies assists and makes space off the dribble.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Last weekend, Smith set the Big Ten Tournament assists record while helping Purdue beat Michigan for the championship.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
The exercise led, among other things, to the creation of an agent on Upwork’s platform, called Uma, which assists users with tasks from writing job descriptions to conducting interviews.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
When using a vehicle with level 2 automation, the driver must remain in control and attentive while the system assists with braking, acceleration or steering.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Thomas Susman, who helped craft the 1974 FOIA amendments and currently assists the American Bar Association, wrote in 2005 that increasing delays and backlogs threatened FOIA’s intended purpose.
—David Cuillier, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assists
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Olathe Schools shifted $44 million from its general fund to cover special education costs last year — a strain the superintendent says now forces staff reductions, leading to larger class sizes and fewer supports for every student, not just those with special needs.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Students enrolled in public schools can also benefit from scholarships that help pay for tutoring, specialized services, learning technology, transportation or other educational supports.—
Claudia Nachtigal,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2026
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This element aids the MEU with support such as medical and dental assistance, motor transport, supply, equipment maintenance and landings.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Sleep aids all work to help relax your body and improve your sleep in different ways.—
Kirstyn Hill,
Health,
13 Mar. 2026
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With the help of 7-foot-3 center Aday Mara, the defense amassed eight or more blocks in the first four games of the tournament — the first time that's happened since blocks became an official stat in the 1980s.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Hyaluronic acid and collagen help visibly hydrate and plump skin, smoothing the appearance of lines, crow’s feet and crepey texture for a flawless makeup look.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Prior to the vote, local officials and other local leaders took no chances and got involved in a campaign that included social media ads and mailers to voters to communicate how the revenue benefits the city and helps cover an array of services.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Moisturizer Moisturizer hydrates your skin and helps maintain the skin barrier.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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There are no must-wins in March or April, only morale boosts at the beginning of a marathon.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Then, just start making your trades to put your profit boosts to work and unlock your bonuses.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Skiers on the last day of the season were still able to make it from the top of the lift down to the base with skis underfoot, without the need of downloading on the lifts.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Outdoors, the backyard holds an infinity pool and spa, along with a barbecue pavilion, and out front, a subterranean garage with lifts can accommodate up to 20 cars.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
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The durable and velvety soft tanning mitt is designed to keep self tanner off your palms and hands.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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But replays showed the ball was still in his hands as time expired.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Assists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assists. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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