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
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Julie Hall floored 20 kills, pairing with Madison Blanchet’s 31 assists to guide Central Catholic (10-2) to a 3-0 victory over Lowell.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Studnicka, a second-round pick by the Boston Bruins in 2017, has played 107 career games in the NHL with 16 points (six goals, 10 assists) to his name but spent all of last season in the American Hockey League playing for the Ontario Reign, the Los Angeles Kings’ affiliate.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Matthew Phillips deposited two goals while Troy Terry produced two primary assists.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
Kahleah Copper paced Phoenix with 22 points in the Game 1 loss while Alyssa Thomas added 18 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
This could lead to CCLs like a bot that creates more effective malware or assists in designing biological weapons.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
What began as an effort to help one man grew into a foundation that assists athletes with physical disabilities around the world compete in 105 different sports, ranging from baseball for the blind to para-Nordic skilling, Babbitt said.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Accessibly priced with a staggering amount of options, the store assists by pointing out pieces made popular by K-Pop stars.
—Ali Wunderman, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Smith began exploring the possibility of teaching English abroad and worked with Xplore Asia, an organization that assists individuals in obtaining their TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification to work and study abroad.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
The robot assists with practical hotel functions such as check-ins, room service, and service requests like extra towels.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
For instance, a study on GitHub Copilot, an AI that assists programmers, found that developers using the tool completed tasks 55% faster than developers not using the tool.
—Thanh Pham, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
As the Technology Lead of ITCater, Aravind assists businesses in addressing such challenges squarely through remedial measures on talent gaps across SAP, Salesforce, and Cloud/ERP implementations.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Walkinshaw not only assists Democrats by narrowing the majority but also will likely be one more signature to add to the discharge petition to force a vote on a bipartisan bill to release the Jeffrey Epstein files.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2025
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The veteran Gray helped lift her teammates in Tuesday night’s semifinal elimination game against the Indiana Fever, finishing with 17 points, six assists and five stocks (steals + blocks) despite a second-half injury scare.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Julie Hall floored 20 kills, pairing with Madison Blanchet’s 31 assists to guide Central Catholic (10-2) to a 3-0 victory over Lowell.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Studnicka, a second-round pick by the Boston Bruins in 2017, has played 107 career games in the NHL with 16 points (six goals, 10 assists) to his name but spent all of last season in the American Hockey League playing for the Ontario Reign, the Los Angeles Kings’ affiliate.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Matthew Phillips deposited two goals while Troy Terry produced two primary assists.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
Kahleah Copper paced Phoenix with 22 points in the Game 1 loss while Alyssa Thomas added 18 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
This could lead to CCLs like a bot that creates more effective malware or assists in designing biological weapons.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
An online toolkit for educators that assists them in working with students who have individual education plans.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
What began as an effort to help one man grew into a foundation that assists athletes with physical disabilities around the world compete in 105 different sports, ranging from baseball for the blind to para-Nordic skilling, Babbitt said.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Accessibly priced with a staggering amount of options, the store assists by pointing out pieces made popular by K-Pop stars.
—Ali Wunderman, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Smith began exploring the possibility of teaching English abroad and worked with Xplore Asia, an organization that assists individuals in obtaining their TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification to work and study abroad.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
The robot assists with practical hotel functions such as check-ins, room service, and service requests like extra towels.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
For instance, a study on GitHub Copilot, an AI that assists programmers, found that developers using the tool completed tasks 55% faster than developers not using the tool.
—Thanh Pham, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
As the Technology Lead of ITCater, Aravind assists businesses in addressing such challenges squarely through remedial measures on talent gaps across SAP, Salesforce, and Cloud/ERP implementations.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Walkinshaw not only assists Democrats by narrowing the majority but also will likely be one more signature to add to the discharge petition to force a vote on a bipartisan bill to release the Jeffrey Epstein files.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assists
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Head Start programs with grant cycles that begin in October will likely experience disruptions in the short term, according to First Focus on Children, a bipartisan advocacy nonprofit focused on supports for women and children.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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This includes the Texas Family First pilot program, which received $23 million in state funding to continue the program aimed at preventing children from entering foster care through supports such as mental health and behavioral health services.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Major League Soccer is promoting Charles Altchek, considered by many to be a potential future commissioner, to oversee the group that aids clubs in their business efforts.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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For a 12th year, nine cities on the tour will partner with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, a non-profit organization that aids pediatric patients through entertainment and/or educational initiatives.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
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When the federal government reached an agreement with Alabama officials last October to address destructive flooding in the predominantly Black Shiloh community, residents thought their calls for help had finally been answered.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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While there are reasons to be optimistic about the future, there are still quite a few areas that badly need help.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the high-quality protein in lean chicken helps to repair tissue and muscle.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Dog day care provides a safe environment that helps establish a consistent routine.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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This lightweight, non-comedogenic serum smooths frizz, boosts shine, and shields against heat styling up to 450ºF—all without clogging pores or causing irritation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Across the education system, from pre-k to college, smaller class sizes have been a wish for students and teachers alike with numerous studies finding more individualized learning boosts test scores and attendance.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Idaho’s largest ski resort has 2,900 acres of skiable terrain, 10 lifts, and 92 trails for winter recreation, as well as 40-plus miles of mountain biking and hiking trails when the snow melts and wildflowers bloom.—
Laura Beausire,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Earlier Tesla statements suggested high maximum lifts (150 pounds or 68 kg) under ideal conditions.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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The land changed hands as developers pitched grand ideas to no avail.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Switzerland, like Germany, built its 20th-century industrial economy on training and valuing all types of workers—those that work with their hands and those that work at a desk.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Assists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assists. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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