as in assist
an act or instance of helping
thank you for your assistance in helping me change my flat tire
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Recent Examples of assistance
The company also urged anybody on TUI vacations who might be experiencing health concerns to seek medical advice and to contact its customer support team for assistance.
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Adam England, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
More than 30 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
The next jump is expected to be for consumer use, for caregiving, personal assistance, entertainment and education.
—Rebecca Fannin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The team found that places that once received more assistance tended to experience more conflict once that aid abruptly disappeared, often because those who had relied on that aid had become more vulnerable to recruitment by armed groups.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 19 May 2026
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Adam England, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
More than 30 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
The next jump is expected to be for consumer use, for caregiving, personal assistance, entertainment and education.
—Rebecca Fannin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The team found that places that once received more assistance tended to experience more conflict once that aid abruptly disappeared, often because those who had relied on that aid had become more vulnerable to recruitment by armed groups.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistance
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Shouldering an even heavier load without Boston in the paint, Clark torched the Storm defense, dropping a team-high 21 points and dishing out 10 assists along with seven rebounds.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Fever superstar Caitlin Clark led the way with game highs of 21 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds in 24 minutes.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Pratt, Bech Parker said, was the only mayoral hopeful to show support for their effort.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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The package includes airport pickup and drop-off, three nights of accommodation, daily yoga and meditation, a one-hour treatment, specialized workshops and pre- and post-retreat support.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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Age-old concerns about gambling are growing, as addiction hotlines see a dramatic increase in calls for help.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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This was not an adequate explanation, and the woman was now looking back over her shoulder, as if searching for help.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The second is the readily available and more accessible medical aesthetic industry, which received a boost during the pandemic with the normalization of treatments.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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Sandy soil is also suitable as long as it is amended with compost to improve drainage and add a nutrient boost.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
22 May 2026
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Santos plays Ruby Dela Cruz, the head of a grassroots organization serving Aeta communities, while Martin plays Angelique Dumont, a European humanitarian executive overseeing aid operations across Southeast Asia.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Italy's embassy in Colombo was providing assistance to those onboard and had contacted the Red Crescent, which offered to deploy volunteers to help provide psychological aid.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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For this year's campaign, Kemp rebuffed Senate Republican leaders' encouragement to challenge Ossoff and declined to endorse either Collins or Carter.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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There’s so much encouragement, advice, and support happening in every one.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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