as in assistance
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 to aid
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 assist
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
James scored his first career playoff points, totaling 12 during eight postseason appearances last season, with seven assists.
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Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
They were assisted by one member of the climbing party who had descended to help carry rescue equipment, according to the Forest Service.
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Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
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Petar Sucic has one goal and one assist for Croatia in World Cup matches.
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Data Skrive,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
James scored his first career playoff points, totaling 12 during eight postseason appearances last season, with seven assists.
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Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Verb
Fable 5 included guardrails that prevented the AI system from assisting with a wide range of cybersecurity- and biology-related tasks.
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Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
They were assisted by one member of the climbing party who had descended to help carry rescue equipment, according to the Forest Service.
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Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assist
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Despite government assurances, humanitarian groups warn that the scale of assistance still falls short of the need.
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For instance, in addition to covering repairs, Endurance plans come with perks like 24/7 roadside assistance, windshield repair, fob replacement and rental car reimbursement.
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Sportswear giant Nike posted quarterly earnings that topped forecasts, aided by an expected refund of nearly $986 million in tariffs.
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The death toll includes thousands of children, in addition to aid workers and journalists.
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For anonymous, confidential help, people can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224.
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After the match, Knight laid out both Usos with help from Solo Sikoa.
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Corlys, one of few characters on the show who has survived long enough to ask for a favor in return for his service, shares his plan with Rhaenyra, asking her earnestly for public support from the crown.
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Ukraine is expected to be central in Ankara, with debate focused on long-term military support, Kyiv’s own defense industry and what NATO can learn from the country after more than four years of full-scale war.
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Local business owners welcomed the boost in business as Dodgers fans filled restaurants, hotels and entertainment districts throughout Sacramento and West Sacramento.
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But while the sportswear giant remains the category leader by revenue, and the company is enjoying a FIFA World Cup boost for its soccer jersey sales, the momentum has shifted decisively away from Beaverton, Oregon.
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“Assist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assist. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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