as in aided
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 assisted
The American Red Cross assisted residents displaced from that building.
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Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Troopers, assisted by the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office and the Fort Worth Police Department, located the suspect nearby and took him into custody without incident.
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Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
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
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office Detective Bureau and Drone Unit also assisted on the call.
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
What are the family’s preferences regarding long-term care, home care or assisted living?
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John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Law enforcement closed the westbound traffic lanes for about 13 hours as emergency responders assisted those involved and cleared the accident scene, the release said.
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Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
28 June 2026
Those people have been assisted by the American Red Cross.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
After completing the most recent debt campaign, Trinity hosted a special ceremony, assisted by kids from a local Scouting group.
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Noam Levey,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Troopers, assisted by the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office and the Fort Worth Police Department, located the suspect nearby and took him into custody without incident.
—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
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.
—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office Detective Bureau and Drone Unit also assisted on the call.
—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
What are the family’s preferences regarding long-term care, home care or assisted living?
—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Law enforcement closed the westbound traffic lanes for about 13 hours as emergency responders assisted those involved and cleared the accident scene, the release said.
—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
28 June 2026
Those people have been assisted by the American Red Cross.
—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
After completing the most recent debt campaign, Trinity hosted a special ceremony, assisted by kids from a local Scouting group.
—
Noam Levey,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assisted
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But the hopes for a civilian transition did not last long—in October 2021 the civilian government was ousted by a coup led by SAF commander General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, again aided by Hemedti, who still led the RSF.
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Barrasso’s whip operation on the war powers vote was aided by Vice President JD Vance, the top peace negotiator for Iran.
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China has helped cushion the global oil shock, seen its clean energy tech exports surge and framed the war in Iran as another example in which Chinese leadership could supersede the US in ending global conflicts.
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State workers continue to push against the return-to-office order and for telework, which Service Employees International Union Local 1000 President Anica Walls said has helped reduce traffic.
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“Assisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assisted. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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