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
This hardware foundation supports advanced driver assistance and future autonomous functions, setting the G7 apart from other mid-size electric SUVs.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
The program provides free school meals and medical screenings, child care, and support and job assistance for parents.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren posted on Facebook an update of where people could get assistance and said the tornado touched down north of Montezuma Creek near Highway 262, Milepost 13.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, AZCentral.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The mayor added that the Don Kaeo Municipality would provide full assistance to Prasert's family following the tragedy.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
The program provides free school meals and medical screenings, child care, and support and job assistance for parents.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren posted on Facebook an update of where people could get assistance and said the tornado touched down north of Montezuma Creek near Highway 262, Milepost 13.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, AZCentral.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The mayor added that the Don Kaeo Municipality would provide full assistance to Prasert's family following the tragedy.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistance
Noun
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Two goals and an assist from the Argentine were enough to secure back-to-back wins for Miami and put it on the brink of a place in the playoffs and still within a chance of retaining the Supporters’ Shield.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Field hockey Sabrina Tibbert netted four goals, and Avery Acquaviva scored twice and dished two assists as Lincoln-Sudbury coasted to a 9-1 nonleague win over Needham.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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As he was driven away, Matthews raised a thumbs-up to the crowd, drawing an ovation from USC fans and a huddle of his Spartans teammates, who circled together in support before returning to the sideline.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Rock for First Responders benefit concert; another year of showing their support for the event, which raises money for essential equipment and mental health programs for Santa Barbara’s first responders.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
21 Sep. 2025
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His authorities again became a flashpoint last week, when the House voted to repeal two decades-old war powers laws relating to the 1991 and 2003 invasions of Iraq, this time with the help of Republicans.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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He was arrested following a 33-hour manhunt after his parents recognized surveillance images of the suspect released by police and convinced him, with the help of a family friend, to turn himself in.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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That latest judicial victory gave a boost to shares.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Crypto could even get a boost, as some Americans could opt for riskier assets to earn a greater yield.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Other antioxidants in corn aid good vision.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Trump added that the federal government will start distributing less federal aid for disaster recovery and that the funding will come directly from the president's office, rather than through FEMA.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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While the movement has yet to gain traction on this side of the pond, Americans have needed little outside encouragement to get in on the secondhand shopping trend, both online, led by marketplaces like ThredUp and The Real Real, and in thrift stores.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Pym was in need of encouragement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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