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
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
For Los Angeles, James finished with 29 points, 13 rebounds and six assists, while Marcus Smart recorded a 21-point, 10-assist double-double.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Sengun starred in his absence with 33 points on 15-of-27 shooting, 16 rebounds, six assists and three steals in 47 minutes.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
McDaniels had 20 points and 10 rebounds, Ayo Dosunmu added 25 points and nine assists off the bench, and Donte DiVincenzo had 15 points and four steals as the surging Timberwolves built a 27-point lead in the third quarter and finished with a 68-34 advantage in points in the paint.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Evgeni Malkin has scored six goals and added five assists over the past 10 games.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Franz Wagner, who missed 48 games this year with that mystifying ankle injury, finally started looking like his old self with 18 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2026
Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
The movie is adapted from the French novel of the same name (Le mage du Kremlin, in French) by author Giuliano de Empoli and casts Paul Dano as a fictional character named Vadim Baranov, who assists Putin in his rise to the center of Russia's government.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 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
The center assists congregations through three strategies designed to boost rural synagogues.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The Griffins own and operate The Caring Place, an Allentown nonprofit that assists with food and shelter needs for people in crisis.
—Terra Sullivan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
Despite his late-game defensive lapses, Vucevic played arguably his best game of the series, finishing with 11 points, six rebounds, four assists and three blocks.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
For Los Angeles, James finished with 29 points, 13 rebounds and six assists, while Marcus Smart recorded a 21-point, 10-assist double-double.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Sengun starred in his absence with 33 points on 15-of-27 shooting, 16 rebounds, six assists and three steals in 47 minutes.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
McDaniels had 20 points and 10 rebounds, Ayo Dosunmu added 25 points and nine assists off the bench, and Donte DiVincenzo had 15 points and four steals as the surging Timberwolves built a 27-point lead in the third quarter and finished with a 68-34 advantage in points in the paint.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Evgeni Malkin has scored six goals and added five assists over the past 10 games.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Franz Wagner, who missed 48 games this year with that mystifying ankle injury, finally started looking like his old self with 18 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
The movie is adapted from the French novel of the same name (Le mage du Kremlin, in French) by author Giuliano de Empoli and casts Paul Dano as a fictional character named Vadim Baranov, who assists Putin in his rise to the center of Russia's government.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 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
The center assists congregations through three strategies designed to boost rural synagogues.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The Griffins own and operate The Caring Place, an Allentown nonprofit that assists with food and shelter needs for people in crisis.
—Terra Sullivan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assists
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As a result, educators are leaving the profession, classrooms are overcrowded, and mental health counselors and other critical supports are disappearing.—
Kevin Vick,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Disney Scoop Guy posted a video to Instagram on Thursday, April 23 from the Anaheim theme park that shows an A-frame roof and vertical supports popping up above construction walls just east of Edelweiss Snacks.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 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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Add help for Josh Allen or fill some holes on defense.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Cops have now released a photo of the suspect and are asking the public’s help identifying her and tracking her down.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 A shift in perspective today helps everything make more sense.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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For ease of watering, elevate your rain barrel so when the hose is connected to the bottom, gravity helps the water flow from the spout.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Excluding the Olympics and Super Bowl – which provided significant boosts to advertising sales – revenue for the unit was up about 13%.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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The paper also reported that several other automakers have seen similar boosts in EV sales in recent months.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility Select staterooms are designated for guests with mobility issues, and pools are equipped with chair lifts.—
Aaron Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Plus the town is less than a half-hour north of Afton Alps, a beloved Minnesota ski resort with 18 lifts and 50 runs, covering beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Holding a clutch with one or both hands also provides a polite, socially acceptable reason not to shake every hand within reach.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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After their Champions League quarter-final exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid — a title which had been the squad’s main objective — all that is left for Flick’s side now is to seemingly wait to be crowned champions of Spain for a second year in a row.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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