as in helping
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 assisting
Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is assisting, a spokesperson confirmed to CNN, but declined to give any details on the case.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
The Belgian winger then dribbles past Shaw, before assisting Foden, who scores with a header into the far corner.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Stark has also played a role in other city housing projects, such as expanding access to accessory dwelling units and assisting with the proposed Renter's Council.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2025
The Texas Rangers, Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and ATF are assisting with the investigation.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
While police are prohibited by law from assisting in immigration enforcement, officers have in the past been called to guarantee the safety of the public and agents.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
The Missouri State Fire Marshall is assisting in investigating the home explosion.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Instead, scenes of life at the nunnery are interspersed with childhood memories, usually involving her mother assisting people in need or her classmates mistreating vulnerable children.
—Nathaniel Moore
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
British police have arrested three people on suspicion of assisting Russian intelligence services, highlighting the threat posed to NATO allies as Russia pursues hybrid warfare against Western powers.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is assisting, a spokesperson confirmed to CNN, but declined to give any details on the case.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
The Belgian winger then dribbles past Shaw, before assisting Foden, who scores with a header into the far corner.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Stark has also played a role in other city housing projects, such as expanding access to accessory dwelling units and assisting with the proposed Renter's Council.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2025
The Texas Rangers, Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and ATF are assisting with the investigation.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
While police are prohibited by law from assisting in immigration enforcement, officers have in the past been called to guarantee the safety of the public and agents.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
The Missouri State Fire Marshall is assisting in investigating the home explosion.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Instead, scenes of life at the nunnery are interspersed with childhood memories, usually involving her mother assisting people in need or her classmates mistreating vulnerable children.
—Nathaniel Moore
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assisting
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Instead of can’t-look-away infomercials, there are viral TikToks with users claiming that the devices can, like the once-buzzy weights, give your muscles more of a workout, allegedly burning more calories and aiding weight loss.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
12 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Erica Ruth Hampton, who was working as a bartender at Born’s, is charged with aiding an offender by being an accomplice after the fact.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
12 Sep. 2025
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With vessels built today expected to operate for decades, how is Wärtsilä helping shipowners design and retrofit ships that can stay competitive and compliant through a fast-moving energy transition?—
Michaila Byrne,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Existing portfolio companies include Swap Commerce in the UK, which is helping e-commerce companies tackle resource inefficiencies, Cloover, a German financing company in the renewable energy sector, and Dawnguard, a Dutch cyber security specialist.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Sweet almond, cucumber, flaxseed, broccoli, rice bran, rose hip, and radish oils are all present to deliver high-impact antioxidant power, barrier-supporting omega fatty acids, and the healthy radiance of someone who gets their daily serving of greens.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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In 1981, Redford established the Sundance Institute at the site aimed at supporting emerging filmmakers, screenwriters, and other artists outside the mainstream Hollywood system.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Assisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assisting. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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