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
Prior to his Premier League move, Datro Fofana scored 24 goals and assisted a further eight in 65 appearances for Molde, who play in the Eliteserien, Norway’s top-flight.
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Leon Imber, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Dickinson then scored a power-play goal, assisted by Graf, with six seconds left in the second period to draw the Sharks within one goal.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
In the film, Davenport investigates assisted dying and uncovers how ableism, policy and systemic failures can make death seem like the only option.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Nearly two dozen local agencies assisted with the operation to help the injured hiker, according to the LCSO.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Authorities confirmed that Robinson’s roommate also assisted law enforcement by showing investigators Discord messages that included him and Robinson.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The Colorado Search and Rescue Association assisted in the incident, with communication from the Colorado National Guard, to conduct a helicopter hoist of the man from the glacier.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Van Ness assisted on a sack and had a tackle for a loss.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Between January 1 and April 15, 2025, there were 14 VSD partner sites, and through April 19, 2025, the VSD sites assisted 218 taxpayers.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Leon Imber, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Dickinson then scored a power-play goal, assisted by Graf, with six seconds left in the second period to draw the Sharks within one goal.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
In the film, Davenport investigates assisted dying and uncovers how ableism, policy and systemic failures can make death seem like the only option.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Nearly two dozen local agencies assisted with the operation to help the injured hiker, according to the LCSO.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Authorities confirmed that Robinson’s roommate also assisted law enforcement by showing investigators Discord messages that included him and Robinson.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The Colorado Search and Rescue Association assisted in the incident, with communication from the Colorado National Guard, to conduct a helicopter hoist of the man from the glacier.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Van Ness assisted on a sack and had a tackle for a loss.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Between January 1 and April 15, 2025, there were 14 VSD partner sites, and through April 19, 2025, the VSD sites assisted 218 taxpayers.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assisted
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The team was aided by architectural firm Elysian Group, who also oversaw contracting and landscaping work.—
Juliet Izon,
Architectural Digest,
17 Sep. 2025
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In his ’70s heyday, few actors possessed Redford’s star wattage, aided considerably by his tousled blond locks, granite jaw and million-dollar smile.—
Steve Chagollan,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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Hopefully, Jeanty can put together the best performance of his career and helped lead the Raiders to a win and a 2-1 record.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Sekem has helped 30,000 smallholder farmers adopt sustainable agriculture principles, such as crop rotation, that improve water retention, helping protect the soil for future generations.—
Eduardo Garcia,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Assisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assisted. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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