assistance
noun
as·sis·tance
ə-ˈsi-stən(t)s 
Examples of assistance in a Sentence
Any assistance you can give me would be appreciated.
I'll be happy to provide you with whatever assistance you may need.
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This came after the Fayetteville Police Department received a call for assistance from Arkansas Highway Police, a division of the state Department of Transportation, to apprehend a fleeing suspect June 17.
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Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2025
There are a handful of organizations that are still providing some type of assistance.
—Kaity Kline, NPR, 18 Sep. 2025
Comparisons with other humanoid robots While many humanoid robots are designed for communication or assistance, a growing number are demonstrating athletic and acrobatic feats.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
Meta is pushing a tiered family of AI glasses that range from camera‑ and audio‑first models to a new pair with an integrated transparent display, all centered on hands‑free capture, Meta AI assistance, and voice or wristband control.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
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Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2025
There are a handful of organizations that are still providing some type of assistance.
—Kaity Kline, NPR, 18 Sep. 2025
Comparisons with other humanoid robots While many humanoid robots are designed for communication or assistance, a growing number are demonstrating athletic and acrobatic feats.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
Meta is pushing a tiered family of AI glasses that range from camera‑ and audio‑first models to a new pair with an integrated transparent display, all centered on hands‑free capture, Meta AI assistance, and voice or wristband control.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assistance. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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assistance
noun
as·sis·tance
ə-ˈsis-tən(t)s
: the act of assisting
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: the help given
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